EBE sensors + motion in Germany has revised its handwheel HR100 for precise machine control using innovative magnetic detent and new Hall-Effect sensor technology. The new design offers significant advantages over conventional models with ball-spring detent.
Production plants and industrial machines, such as CNC machines, are in constant use and must function, otherwise production comes to a halt. This is where the newly revised handwheel comes into its own. It has 100 detent positions based on Hall sensors and promises an exceptionally long service life compared to conventional systems. While mechanical systems lose precision over time due to wear, the Hall sensors remain precise and reliable throughout their entire service life. The newly designed magnetic detent is also not subject to mechanical abrasion, which not only increases durability but also reduces maintenance costs.
In contrast to optical or mechanical scanning systems, the use of the latest Hall sensor-based scanning also guarantees consistently good input precision, even under difficult conditions such as vibration or shock. This is particularly advantageous in industrial environments where machines are often exposed to harsh environmental conditions. The noise immunity of the Hall technology contributes to consistently high accuracy and reliability also.
EBE engineers have developed two versions. One variant is specially designed for installation in control panels with a selectable detent torque, where precise and reliable control directly at the machine interface is required. The other version has been optimized in terms of weight for use in manual control panels to ensure flexible and ergonomic handling even in mobile applications.
The company EBE Elektro-Bau-Elemente GmbH (brand name: EBE sensors + motion), based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart, develops and manufactures OEM products in the fields of sensor technology, components for HMI-interfaces as well as actuator and mechatronics technology. The focus is on capacitive and inductive sensors based on technologies developed in-house and mechatronic solutions for industry, appliances, medicine and mobility. See www.ebe.de.
