Leine Linde Introduces M500 Encoders for Challenging Machine Environments

The new Leine Linde M500 encoders are now available through Heidenhain. These bearingless inductive encoders offer machine manufactures and owners increased motion control performance in extreme environments and often in a smaller, lighter size. The new M500 models utilize Heidenhain’s inductive scanning technology that makes them immune to contamination and electrical and magnetic fields. The inductive scanning also can be used to extend average encoder lifetimes, as well as reduce encoder size while maintaining performance and environmental robustness. This new series also offers clever new features to simplify mounting. Common applications for these extreme-use encoders include for use in motors, crane automation, pulp and paper processes and wind energy.