High-Resolution Encoders in Heavy Industry

Posted by Alejandro Casso on Oct 3, 2025 7:34:21 AM

 

In modern industrial automation, precision isn’t an option, it’s essential. Whether you're operating a crane in a steel mill, managing high-speed rollers in a paper plant, or synchronizing conveyors in a manufacturing facility, the demand for tighter tolerances and smarter control systems continues to grow. Encoders are found at the heart of these systems. Encoders are devices that convert mechanical motion into digital signals for real-time feedback and control.

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Absolute Encoders: A Must-Have to Achieve Precision Motion Control

Posted by Brian Winter | View all of Brian's blogs on Aug 29, 2025 8:54:05 AM

 

When it comes to accurate measurements, precision has a massive role to play. Well, one of the most effective devices to offer you precision motion control is the rotary absolute encoder. With resolutions that go up to 25-bit, absolute encoders offer incredibly accurate angular measurements. And that’s the degree of precision, automation, robotics, and semiconductor manufacturing industries need.

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Topics: Absolute Encoders

What type of connector do I need to attach an encoder to my system?

Posted by Brian Winter | View all of Brian's blogs on Nov 1, 2021 3:27:18 PM

There are many different connectors available for use on encoders. The most popular are the 10 pin MS connector and the 10 pin Industrial Connector. Both offer excellent performance but have their strong points in certain applications.

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Reliable Encoders for Critical Applications

Posted by Brian Winter | View all of Brian's blogs on Sep 8, 2021 10:22:40 AM

Do you need a reliable encoder for a critical application? All Avtron™ Encoders are built to the same rugged standards with respect to the electronics inside. Mechanically, however, there are some differences. 70% of encoder failures are mechanical, consisting primarily of bearing and coupling failures. Eliminate failures with these designs:

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Topics: Encoders, Critical Applications

Selecting Absolute Encoders for Stamping Applications

Posted by Brian Winter | View all of Brian's blogs on Aug 31, 2021 5:34:38 PM

Selecting an absolute encoder for any application can be difficult.  There are many mechanical and electronic parameters.  The part number possibilities can be in the millions.

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Topics: Absolute Encoders

How to Retrofit Encoders on Old Motors

Posted by Brian Winter | View all of Brian's blogs on May 24, 2021 3:35:24 PM

If you need to retrofit encoders onto old motors that presently have analog tachogenerators mounted on them, what should you use?

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Topics: Retrofit Encoders, tachogenerators, Encoders

Magnetic Encoder Advantages in Metals Industry Applications

Posted by Dave Woodward | View all of Dave's blogs on Jun 7, 2017 11:51:54 AM

This blog will discuss why magnetic encoders overcome limitations and provide superior reliability in metals applications.

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Topics: Metals

Why Optical Encoders Fail in Metals Industry Applications

Posted by Dave Woodward | View all of Dave's blogs on Apr 3, 2017 2:25:19 PM

This blog will introduce various metals industry encoder applications and discuss typical challenges.  These challenges can be grouped into Environmental Challenges and Mechanical Duty Challenges.

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Topics: Metals

Metals Encoder Application Challenges

Posted by Dave Woodward | View all of Dave's blogs on Mar 2, 2017 11:39:55 AM

This blog will introduce various metals industry encoder applications and the environmental and mechanical challenges they present.

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Topics: Metals

Understanding Metals Industry Position Feedback Devices

Posted by Dave Woodward | View all of Dave's blogs on Feb 16, 2016 10:46:52 AM

Understanding Metals Industry Position Feedback Devices

This blog will introduce the three main types of position feedback devices from a historical perspective and discuss their uses in metals processes.

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Topics: Metals

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