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Featured Application
The "Sherman Tank" of Encoders Saves the Day
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The Company
A leading manufacturer of systems for the lumber industry
that combine high technology with an experienced operator
to produce up to 15% more lumber from each log, and to better
control product quality.
The Problem
Due to the demanding environment in which the equipment is
installed, this company was having trouble finding the right
combination of price, performance, and capability. They had
tried several vendors without success and were facing a delivery
deadline for their newest system. To cite just one example
of the type of problems they were facing, the installation
positioning of one of the required encoders caused it to be
used as a step to reach certain parts of the saw during routine
maintenance. As a result, in addition to the normal environment
of a sawmill - heat, dust, humidity, etc. - they needed an
encoder that could serve as a ladder!
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The Solution
After a series of discussions with the company to carefully define
all of their requirements, EPC recommended the Model 716 enhanced
cube in an HD-10 housing. Because of its rugged construction, the
HD-10 is known by nearly all of its users as the "Sherman Tank",
and proved to be ideally suited for this demanding application.
EPC modified the housing to allow the connector to exit on the side
rather than the top to prevent the maintenance personnel from accidentally
damaging the cable when they used the encoder as a ladder. This
modification also preserved the optimal mounting methodology and
position, helping remove any doubt about the encoder's suitability
to survive and not be a source of failure. In addition, the HD-10's
isolated bearing design helped ensure its ability to withstand the
vibration introduced by the sawing operation.
The 716 passed all of the customer's tests with flying colors,
and has become their standard encoder for this system. In addition,
because of EPC's prompt follow-up, and because of their willingness
to work with this company to arrive at a solution that exactly fit
their requirements, EPC is their first choice for all of their encoder
needs.
EPC Product(s) Used
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Ultra
Heavy Duty
The HD 10 Ultra Heavy Duty encoder is designed for applications
with severe shaft loading conditions. An internally mounted
Cube housing is used the same as the Heavy Duty housing.
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