January 15, 2020
Warehouse automation systems have progressed dramatically over the last decade thanks to improvements in software, actuation, sensing, communication and control technology. AGVs have benefited greatly from these advances, and as a result are being applied to a broadening range of applications. AGVs have defined paths or areas within which they...
August 29, 2019
Quantum Devices recently released a technical comparison of our QM35 and QML35 modular optical encoders: Download Printer-Friendly Version How the QM35 and QML35 Stack up Against the Competition Quantum Devices QM35 and QML35 optical encoders are high performance, low profile bearingless encoders ideal for high volume OEM applications and priced...
July 29, 2019
Featured in CISION/PRWeb Quantum Devices, Inc. is announcing a new step forward in miniaturization of commutating/incremental, optical encoder technology. The new QM22 series of incremental encoders offers a super compact 22mm diameter and a 12.4 mm thickness. Ideal for high volume OEM applications and fits on a NEMA 11 BLDC...
July 1, 2019
A transmissive rotary encoder, also known as a shaft encoder, is an optical, electromechanical device that is used to measure and control rotational motion in a very broad range of industries and applications. Internal sensors detect interruptions in a light source and send corresponding analog or digital signals to system...
January 3, 2019
As outlined in a previous post, our HR12 optical encoder is a popular choice for HEDS replacement. We also have found that the HR12 serves as a great HEDM replacement. Our HR12 rotary encoder boasts a wide range of line count options from 24 to 20,000 PPR as well as many...
September 19, 2018
Quantum Devices offers a full range of transmissive incremental encoders. Our rotary encoders are used in industrial and commercial motion control, including medical equipment, industrial automation, and automated guided vehicles (AGV). Our full incremental encoder line card is now available online. This is a helpful resource for comparing the configuration options available...
February 24, 2016
Quantum Devices Inc. has a mounting option that allows for IP66 sealing of the QR145 Incremental Encoder. There are two o-rings in the clam shell design; one o-ring seals the encoder to the mounting surface (usually a motor) and the other o-ring seals the end bell housing that covers the...
February 3, 2016
We have always been able to come up with a suitable replacement for Renco encoders, but our customers are making us aware that we need to point that out. For those who don’t know, Renco, after being absorbed by Heidenhain, made the decision to eliminate much of their encoder product...
November 20, 2013
The QDH20 Industrial Rotary Encoder is an IP66 sealed encoder made for the rugged duty of an industrial application. Due to the huge array of configuration options, this optical encoder has over 200,000 possible ways that it can be configured. While this is certainly an advantage to an end user...
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