NorthStar Heavy Duty Encoders and Resolvers

The newest generation of NorthStar series magnetic encoders and heavy duty resolvers offer improved performance at an unbeatable price (formerly Lakeshore encoders).The RIM Tach NexGen family of encoders (digital tachometers) featuring the largest non-contact air gap on the market and are available with three distinct mounting styles to accommodate variances in shaft concentricity. The R56 and RF25 heavy resolvers are ideal replacements for Reliance Automax resolvers and offer extreme accuracy and reliability.

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NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 8500 NexGen Encoder  (RT8)

Modern mill processes require more forgiving installations to accommodate for variations in shaft concentricities, C-face bracket fits and higher resolutions to meet the demands of today's high performance drives. The NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 8500 NexGen digital tachometer (encoder) has the mill-duty rugged design your applications demand.

• Improved performance and lower costs over previous generation

• Largest non-contact sensing gap (70 thousandths) on market
• Higher resolutions to 2048 (4096 coming soon!)
• Active LED with troubleshooting diagnostics
• Protective magnetic wheel edge guard
• KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills, Vector Motor

NorthStar R56 Heavy Duty Resolver

The NorthStar Series R56 Resolver foot mount/C-Face heavy duty resolver is ideal for pulp, paper and steel mill environments and designed to be a suitable replacement for current resolvers used in the Reliance Automax distributed control system. Based on the Size 21 frameless resolver, the R56 offers reliable feedback at a lower cost and faster delivery time, averaging 10 days. A 10-pin latching connector and mating end offer easy installation and superior environmental protection.

• Suitable replacement for Reliance Automax resolvers
• Fast lead time averaging 10 days
• View our Tamagawa Reliance crossover guide 
• Cost efficient design uses proven resolver technology
• 10 pin latching connected and IP65 rated protection
• KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills

NorthStar RF25 Heavy Duty Resolver

The NorthStar Series RF25 Resolver is a heavy duty resolver designed to withstand extreme abuse with a rugged housing, IP65 rating and ability to withstand 200g shock and 40g vibration. The RF25 is a suitable replacement for resolvers currently used in the Reliance Automax distributed control system and is available with an average lead time of 10 days.

• Suitable replacement for Reliance Automax resolvers
• Fast lead time averaging 10 days
• View our Tamagawa Reliance crossover guide 
• Withstands 200g shock and 40g vibration
• KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills

NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 6200 NexGen Encoder  (RT6)

The NorthStar Series RIM Tach 6200 NexGen Encoder is the latest upgrade to the industry-leading NorthStar product portfolio of digital tachometers (encoders). This new design continues the RIM Tach tradition with stainless steel sensor modules and ductile cast iron housings. The sensor modules use a new rugged magnetic technology that delivers a 70-thousandths air gap...the largest sensing gap in the industry.

• Suitable replacement for Reliance Automax resolvers
• Fast lead time averaging 10 days
• View our Tamagawa Reliance crossover guide 
• Withstands 200g shock and 40g vibration
• KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills

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