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Dunkermotoren's AFS58 Safety Encoder Offers Reliable Positioning for Demanding Applications

23 March, 2026
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The AFS58 safety encoder combines functional safety, rugged engineering and effortless integration into a dependable solution tailored for the BG66, BG75 and BG95 motor series.

March 23, 2026 — When applications must stop safely, start accurately and operate with long-term reliability, every pulse matters. The new AFS58 safety encoder combines functional safety, rugged engineering and effortless integration into a dependable solution tailored for the BG66, BG75 and BG95 motor series.

Featuring a Sin/Cos signal, 2,048 ppr incremental resolution and a robust design, the AFS58 absolute encoder with a diameter of 58 mm only, is built for the toughest industrial environments. Standardized M12 connectors and a 5 volt supply simplify installation into existing systems.

Reliable safety. Easy integration. Maximum confidence.

The AFS58 expands the Dunkermotoren portfolio with a functionally safe Sin/Cos encoder certified up to SIL2 and Performance Level d. Its combination of high measurement quality, a clearly defined interface, and compact design ensures safe detection of position, speed or direction — wherever reliable axis monitoring is essential.

Your key benefits:

  • Meets top-tier functional safety standards up to SIL2 and PL d
  • 2,048 ppr Sin/Cos signals for precise measurement data
  • High signal quality with finely interpolated position feedback
  • Plug-and-play thanks to standardized connectors
  • Rugged design withstands continuous industrial operation
  • Perfect fit for BG66, BG75, and BG95 motor series

About Dunkermotoren GmbH

Dunkermotoren GmbH, headquartered in Bonndorf in the Black Forest, is a global leader in intelligent, integrated drive solutions. As part of AMETEK, the company develops and manufactures motors, gearboxes, encoders and controllers for demanding applications across industrial automation, medical technology, robotics, and many other sectors.

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