Converting Machinery

In converting machinery, encoders provide feedback for speed, direction, and distance. High-speed, precisely controlled operations such as spooling, laminating, folding, seaming, gluing, die-cutting, cut-to-length and others are typical applications for rotary encoders.

Motion Feedback in the Converting Industry

The converting industry typically uses encoders for the following functions:

• Motor Feedback – Drive motors for converting machinery
• Conveying – Feeders for converting machinery, cut-to-length machinery
• Registration Mark Timing – Die cutters, stampers, auto-stacking equipment
• Web Tensioning – Laminate film converting, coating, slitters, re-winders