Experts in Nanometer Accuracy

80µ Rotary Steel Scales

Overview

80µm stainless steel rotary scales complement high resolution optical reflective read head encoder modules. Nanometer photolithography creates accurate and repeatable patterns.

Production scales match the encoder, physical, environmental, and performance requirements. Coatings are processed for specific wavelengths matched to requirements. For applications requiring best accuracies over long lengths or over temperature range, glass compositions with very low CTE are available.

Specifications
Scale Material Specification
Glass ScaleStandardExtended Length
Base Material

Soda-Lime Glass

Length

Up to 160mm

>160 to 700mm

Length Tolerances

±0.1mm

±0.2mm

Width

As specified

(3mm or 6mm are often used)

As Specified

Width Tolerances

±0.05mm

±0.1mm

Thickness Range

0.3 to 1.1

1.0 to 6.0mm

Thickness Tolerances

±0.05mm

±0.05mm

Pitch (total tolerance)

± 2.0µm

Pitch (local tolerance)

±1.0 µm

Coatings and Pattern Specifications
ParameterReferenceMinimumTypicalMaximumUnit
Pitch/Period AccuracyLocal  ±1µm
Total  ±2µm
Chrome reflective layerStandard505460%
Augmented606570%
Enhanced(620-650 nm)889398%
Chrome anti-reflective layer @ 620-650nmAR <25%
Documents
Datasheets
pdf
VC America Electronics Scale Datasheet

Key Features

  • Built to Order
  • Reduce manufacturing issues
    • Highest Quality and Extremely low defects
    • UV Curable coatings available
  • Maximize Performance of any Encoder
    • Improve Accuracy with Ultra Precision Sub-Micron Photolithography
    • Optimize Contrast Ratio with Coating process options
  • Thin Stainless Steel

RS8

80µ Rotary Steel Scales
Availability:

In stock

SKU:
RS8
Scale Material:
Stainless Steel

Options

As low as: $66.44

Compliance

Life Cycle:
Active
Certification 1
Certification 1

More Information

Product Name 80µ Rotary Steel Scales
Life Cycle Active
Inner Diameter (mm) 4.000000
Outer Diameter (mm) 26.000000
CPR (Counts Per Revolution) 865-500
Pitch (µm) 80
Thickness (mm) 0.700000
Compatible Encoder SME-08ASx, SME-08BDx
Coating Reflective metal with anti-reflective
Scale Material Stainless Steel
Index Count 1
Index Position(s) Main Track
Index Location Main Track