New ATEX Rotary Encoders with Sturdy Hollow Shaft
SCHAUMBURG, IL (March 2014) – HEIDENHAIN unveils a new line of rotary encoders for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX). Many industries -- such as oil and gas, printing, and silage -- operate in such environments. The ExN 400 encoders feature a 12mm blind hollow shaft in the new, sturdy design with increased wall thickness.
The ExN 400 encoders are resistant to shock up to 1500 m/s2 (for 2ms) and vibration up to 100 m/s2. These IP 66 ATEX encoders handle shaft speeds up to 6000 rpm in a temperature range from -20°C to +60°C.
The HEIDENHAIN ATEX encoder family already includes