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PCA are experts in supplying incremental encoders within a very short time frame and stock a range of magnetic programmable encoders. Advantages of Magnetic Programmable Encoders These feature the Wiegand sensor technology. Not only does this enable the encoder to detect the location of magnets rotating within, it also generates a small amount of power to energise itself. This negates the need for complex gear arrangements and batteries often found in similar featured encoders. This makes the encoder extremely reliable, and very affordable. Programmable encoders can be custom configured to

PCA Encoder's is proud to be Australia’s distributor of POSITAL encoders. Advantages of Programmable Encoders For many years, PCA Encoders had the advantage over most other Australian encoder suppliers, as we would assemble and test encoders in our Sydney facility, and deliver encoders within days of an order being placed. Whereas other encoder suppliers, who could not possibly keep every encoder variation on the shelf, had to import stock from overseas, which usually took weeks. Local assembly and testing of encoders is still done by PCA in our Sydney workshop, but mainly for specialist types

POSITAL’s through-hollow-shaft incremental encoders are designed to be installed with the machine shaft passing through the sensor. These encoders can be used to monitor rotary motion on many types of industrial machinery, including servomotors, material-handling equipment, and printing presses. Learn more about Posital Encoders here. They are a cost-effective, space-saving solution that can be easily installed between the motor body and other components mounted on the shaft. They are easily installed directly on the shaft. There is no need for extra coupling, and no shaft alignment is

It can be very frustrating and costly if you need to replace a faulty incremental encoder but must wait for one to be brought in from overseas. PCA Encoders can help. In many cases we can offer a replacement incremental encoders from stock, or with a very short delivery time. We can offer alternative models to these well-known encoder brands: Kuebler Bauemer Sick Omron Hengstler BMI Sensors Pepperl & Fuchs Lika Koyo Wachendorff Siemens Dynapar Lenord & Bauer Siko Turck Schneider Electric Autonics Rockwell US Digital E.P.C In order to identify an alternative encoder, simply email PCA Encoders

Magnetic encoders offer a range of benefits compared to other types of encoders. One of the key advantages of magnetic encoders is their compact size, made possible by the technology they use. This feature makes them well-suited for applications with limited mounting space. Learn more about Posital Encoders here In addition, magnetic encoders are highly reliable due to their simple electronic design, which eliminates the need for mechanical gearing or batteries found in previous-generation absolute encoders. With no moving parts, magnetic encoders have a longer lifespan and require less

PCA offers a broad selection of optical encoders from Global Encoder Solutions Group (GES Group).Optical encoders provide several advantages over other encoder types, and it's essential to choose the technology that best fits your application. In a previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of magnetic encoders, which you can read by clicking on the following link: Advantages of Magnetic Encoders. In this post, we'll focus on the advantages of optical encoders. HIGH RESOLUTION Optical technology offers the highest resolutions, making it the ideal choice for applications that require a high

PCA Encoders offers a select range of POSITAL absolute EtherCAT encoders in Australia. This is good news for anyone finding it difficult to find a supplier of EtherCAT encoders locally. This may certainly be the case for users of many of the commonly used PLCs and drives, who will be pleased to know that there is a reliable supplier of EtherCAT encoders in Australia. POSITAL are members of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) and have developed their own range of EtherCAT absolute encoders. Advantages of POSITAL EtherCAT Encoders Real-time EtherCAT is argued to be the fastest industrial

All hollow shaft type encoders are designed to fully support their own weight on the driving shaft. A simple torsion arm is required to prevent the encoder housing from turning. This arm must only stop rotational movement of the body, in all other directions, a degree of flexibility must be maintained to provide for any run out between the shaft, equipment frame and the encoder housing. The arm is fixed between a hole provided in the outer edge of the encoder housing and a stationary section of the equipment frame. Some hollow encoders are provided with a groove in the front face, this is to

PCA encoders are designed for a wide range of installations, from general industry to very heavy duty sites as found in food processing and on the decks of ships at sea. To ensure you receive optimal life from our encoders, there are a number of precautions that must be followed. Encoder Mechanical Hendling Precautions Do not drop the encoder because if it falls on the shaft, internal damage can occur. Do not apply excessive force on the shaft when fitting your driving system. All driving devices must slide freely on the shaft and be anchored by grub screws and/or the key-way where provided

Let's start off by discussing what an encoder is. What is a Shaft Encoder? A Shaft Encoder is an electromechanical transducer that converts a rotary position into an electronic signal suitable for providing input data to a vast range of electronic control devices. Shaft Encoders are used for a variety of mechanical applications. The following are just a few examples: Measuring the length of raw material during a winding process, then again when the material is cut to size for final use. Determining angular positions when synchronising machine movements, such as those found in packaging