Tape Extension Position Sensor with Stainless Steel Tape

Moosinning, April 2012 - ASM Sensors has expanded its newest product line of tape extension position sensors, POSITAPE® with the introduction of the WB25 series. The POSITAPE® family was developed for applications that require the use of cable pulleys due space limitations.The measurement ranges of the WB25 series are 12m, 15m, 20m and 25m all in very compact housings.

The highly flexible measurement tape is constructed out of a high-tech stainless steel material that is 10 mm wide with only a 0.08 mm thickness. Due to its very smooth surface, the risk of icing is reduced. An integral tape dust wiper automatically cleans the tape each time that it is being retracted into the housing.

The WB25 series has a standard IP64 enclosure rating with an option for an IP67 rating and is available with the typical analog outputs: 0.5-10V, 0.5-4.5 and 4-20 mA. For the digital output versions, CANopen, CAN SAE J1939 and SSI protocols are available. The linearity of WB25 series sensor is +/- 0.05% of full scale.

The angular sensing element consists of a magnetic encoder which translates the linear motion into an electrical signal. This highly reliable magnetic encoder is very shock and vibration resistant which allows it to function in demanding environmental conditions. The rugged construction of the WB25 series provides for a long-life even under harsh operating conditions such as those found in off-highway vehicles and construction equipment. The space saving stainless tape design provides a small housing foot print with long measurement ranges.

Further technical details are available at: http://www.asm-sensor.com/asm/pdf/pro/wb25_it.pdf

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We develop, manufacture and market mechatronic Position Sensors for use in industrial applications. One of our other fields of business is the sale of sensor and measuring technology products from well-known partners. Thanks to our wealth of expertise, amassed over several decades, we have attained a leading role in the field of position measurement and have set industry standards. We provide well-known national and international companies with top-quality, high-tech products.

Our customers include companies from all sectors of industry, such as mechanical and plant engineering, automotive production, aeronautics, medical engineering, the steel industry, wood processing, commercial vehicles, the foodstuffs industry and warehousing technology. Our innovative products enable us to help automate processes, test systems and components and increase safety in the workplace.

With around 80 employees at ASM's headquarters in Moosinning near Munich, and at sales offices throughout Germany, France and the UK, we manufacture both series-produced products and customized solutions.