August 1, 2006 - Custom manufactured rotary encoder collars with targets on the face or O.D. for adding speed sensing capability to rotating shafts up to 10” dia. are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts.Stafford Custom Rotary Encoder Collars feature steel targets on the face or O.D. to provide pickup signals for variable reluctance sensors and can add speed sensing capability to any rotating shaft.
Offered in custom sizes to fit shafts from 1/2" up to 10” O.D., they can be made in one- or two-piece clamp-type styles and incorporate a wide range of target patterns. Suitable for use with all popular sensors, Stafford Custom Rotary Encoder Collars are machined from aluminum and can incorporate round, square, or threaded bores and can be anodized to match existing equipment.
Designed to operate in the presence of oils and coolants, they can also be supplied with sensor mounting assemblies to match application requirements.Stafford Custom Rotary Encoder Collars are priced according to configuration and quantity. A standard encoder product line featuring 11 common sizes is also offered. Literature and pricing are available upon request.
