A demanding industry for machinery and machine components, timber products manufacturing machinery often requires robust encoders. Mobile timber processors, loaders, hoists, de-barkers, conveyors, saws, and planers all involve high-powered, high-intensity motion in order to transport and process logs and timber products. In almost every operation, some form of rotary motion is required. Among the various sensor technology options available, such as transducers or proximity switches, encoders provide feedback due to their precision.
Encoders used in timber products applications generally require housings and environmental ratings consistent with the presence of shock, vibration, moisture, dust, debris, and oil. Whenever possible, an industrial housing should be used.
