The new BEI Duncan incremental encoder family complements BEI Kimco’s already extensive product offering of brushless DC motors, controllers, drives, and linear and rotary voice coil actuators, positioning BEI Kimco as a total system solution provider of servo control products.  The new encoder family completes Kimco’s already extensive product offering of brushless DC motors, controllers, drives, and linear and rotary voice coil actuators, positioning Kimco as a total system solution provider of servo control products.

The encoder product line includes a complete selection of industry-standard modular and kit-based incremental encoders and enclosed shaft encoders offering 200 to 1024 PPR resolution. Characterized by their patented press-on hub and disk assembly design, BEI Duncan’s popular InstaMount Series Encoders feature quick, simple installation with interface harnessing and cable interconnections, making them ideally suited for high-volume OEM applications. Kit series encoders offer set-screw mounting and are adjustable to accurately configure concurrent air gap and electronics alignment, providing excellent solutions for servo, stepper motor and other OEM applications in a wide range of industries including defense, aerospace, medical, automotive, semiconductor/electronics, office automation, optics, and factory automation.

The incremental encoder line is a natural complement to our existing line of brushless DC motors, controllers, and linear and rotary voice coil actuators, allowing us to go to market with a comprehensive product range. With this new product addition, we are more capable than ever of meeting virtually any application requirement as a single source supplier while providing quicker response and increased cost-effective system solutions for the customer.

Founded in 1974, Kimco Magnetics is one of the original pioneers to commercialize products made from rare earth magnet materials. Acquired in 1984 by BEI Sensors & Systems, Kimco has merged leading-edge capabilities and cost-effective manufacturing know-how with highly personalized applications expertise. This combination has propelled BEI Kimco into market dominance for brushless DC motors and linear and rotary actuators, controllers and drives, providing customers with total servo control at affordable prices.