Laserlab, Inc.
Linear and Rotary Optical Encoders
Laserlab manufactures custom optical encoder strips (codestrips)
and wheels (codewheels) to your specifications
Linear codestrips
Linear codestrips are also called encoder scales. These strips are ideal for low-cost
linear feedback applications where accurate position feedback is needed. A linear encoder
provides direct position feedback and eliminates the position errors that occur when using
a rotary encoder linked to a motor with leadscrew.
Rotary codewheels
Rotary codewheels are also called encoder discs or disks. They provide a low-cost way to
get feedback in rotary or linear applications when used in conjunction with a lead screw.
They are more compact and easier to mount than linear codestrips but only provide indirect
feedback in linear applications.
Materials
Transparent Polyester
- Made from tough, clear, 7 mil (0.007") thick polyester
- Fully RoHS compliant; contains no lead or other restricted material
- Line counts to 1000/inch for linear encoders
- pulse counts to 4000/inch in digital quadrature (no interpolation)
- 0.5 mil (0.0005") minimum line/space width
- Operating/Storage temperature range of -40°C to +70°C
- Linear encoders to 38" long standard, larger sizes available
- Fast turnaround
Stainless Steel
- Made from full-hard type 304 Stainless Steel
- Fully RoHS compliant; contains no lead or other restricted material
- Chemically etched for freedom from stress and distortion
- Line counts to 150/inch for linear encoders
- Available in thicknesses from 2 mils (0.002") to 20 mils (0.020")
- Linear encoders to 14" long standard, larger sizes available
- 3 mil (0.003") minimum line/space width using 2 mil (0.002") thick material
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Last modified on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 2:30 PM