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News Release from: SICK (UK) | Subject: DKV60
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 September 2005
Measuring wheel encoder goes on and on
Using novel Mini-Disc technology, the new DKV60 from Sick (UK) is an extremely robust measuring wheel encoder that can help guarantee continuous material flow.
Using novel Mini-Disc technology, the new DKV60 from Sick (UK) is an extremely robust measuring wheel encoder that can help guarantee continuous material flow It does so by either monitoring the speed of conveyors or by tracking the position of a product as it moves along a conveyor
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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With a wide choice of linear resolutions, from 0.025 to 10mm, in 5 or 10-30V versions, the compact and economical DKV60 offers users a fully integrated solution to conveying needs.
Applications include cut-to-length machines, steel and sheet processing machinery, storage and conveying systems, label printing and applying machines, sorting systems, textile machinery and inkjet printers, to name but a few.
Not only can the DKV60 be fitted directly to the conveyor belt without the need for any mechanical accessories, saving installation space, but it can also be used with two different wheel materials for different applications.
The integral mounting plate, manufactured from sprung steel, ensures that a constant force is applied, keeping the wheel and conveyor in contact at all times, thereby ensuring reliable operation in the presence of machine vibration and fluctuations in the belt material.
Highly resistant to shock and vibration, it features an IP65 protection rating and a choice of TTL or HTL electrical interfaces.
Maximum operating speed is 5m/s, bearing lifetime is a staggering 2 billion revolutions and the unit's working temperature range is -10 to +60C.
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