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The IH520 Series is a slim, incremental hollow-shaft encoder built for compact robotics and motion control systems where space is tight and continuous operation is required. It offers a low axial profile, flange mounting, and a hollow-shaft design to simplify installation while delivering precise motion feedback.

For your compact designs, which matters most in an encoder: ultra-low profile, hollow-shaft passthrough, or mounting flexibility—and why?

Introducing the New Slim Hollow Shaft Encoder for Compact Robotics and Motion Control Applications

This article was originally posted on manufacturingtomorrow.com.
The new IH520 Series is a slim incremental hollow shaft encoder designed to provide precise motion feedback in compact robotics and motion control applications that have limited space and require continuous operation. This encoder features a low axial profile, flange mounting, and a hollow shaft design for easy installation.

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mdelgado_ctrls 2 months ago
On packaging machines the hollow-bore helps, but I worry about slip and alignment - what are the permissible axial/radial shaft tolerances, clamping torque, and max runout for the IH520? Do you have a washdown variant (IP67/IP69K, stainless, caustic-rated seals, M12) and an index channel + status LED to speed homing/diagnostics in incremental setups?
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