Encoders are an important part of manufacturing. In fact, they’re so important that they have their own category on the MWA website. (Yes, they made the cut.)
But what exactly is an encoder?
In the world of motion, an encoder is a sensor that translates physical motion into electrical data. That data can then be used to determine things like the speed, acceleration, position, or direction of a component on your machine.
And that seems pretty critical, right?
After all, manufacturing equipment has a lot going on. Things are moving, turning, counting, positioning, and generally trying to get their jobs done. In other words, an encoder is a little bit like the machine’s motion detective. It’s constantly keeping tabs on what’s moving, how fast it’s moving, and where it is.
And now, MWA has welcomed Kübler to our line card.
Welcome to the Wolf Pack, Kübler!
Founded in Germany in 1960, Kübler (pronounced KOO-bler) specializes in solutions for measurement, transmission, and evaluation. While encoders are a big part of the Kübler lineup, they’re far from the only thing this company brings to the table.
Kübler offers solutions designed to help manufacturers measure and monitor everything from speed and position to movement and machine data.
That includes a broad range of products such as incremental and absolute encoders, motor feedback systems, linear measuring systems, inclinometers, slip rings, signal converters, counters, displays, and more.
So, whether your application needs to know how fast something is spinning, exactly where something is positioned, or how much something has moved, Kübler has solutions designed to help you get the information you need.
Measurement, Transmission & Evaluation
While encoders may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Kübler, the company’s product portfolio goes well beyond measurement.
Kübler organizes its solutions around three key areas: measurement, transmission, and evaluation.
Measurement is where encoders, motor feedback systems, linear measuring systems, and inclinometers come into play. These products help capture information about motion, speed, position, and other machine conditions.
Transmission helps move power, signals, and data where they need to go. Kübler’s lineup includes slip rings, signal converters, cables, connectors, and other transmission solutions designed for industrial applications.
Then there’s evaluation. Once you’ve collected all that valuable machine data, you need a way to use it. Kübler offers displays, counters, process devices, and other solutions that help operators and control systems interpret and work with that information.
Think of it as a three-step process:
Measure what’s happening. Transmit the information. Put it to work.
Do These Applications Sound Familiar?
Kübler products can play a role in a wide range of industrial applications, including factory automation, drive technology, packaging, elevators, mobile automation, and more.
For MWA customers, that means another option for applications involving motors, VFDs, conveyors, positioning, motion control, and machine monitoring.
And because every application has its own set of requirements, choosing the right encoder or measurement solution isn’t always as simple as picking the first one that looks right on paper.
That’s where having an experienced automation partner can help.
We’re excited to add Kübler to the MWA lineup and give our customers another resource for motion, measurement, and feedback applications.
From knowing how fast a motor is turning to knowing exactly where a machine component is positioned, automation depends on information. Kübler provides the tools to capture that information, transmit it, and turn it into something useful.
So, welcome to the Wolf Pack, Kübler!
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