Sagle, Idaho — Encoder Products Company (EPC) has announced a technology partnership with TWK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH to provide SIL2/SIL3 safety-rated encoders to the North American market.
This collaboration combines EPC’s North American engineering and support infrastructure with TWK’s established, safety-certified encoder technology. The resulting encoder offerings are compliant with functional safety requirements and designed for use in systems that must meet IEC 61508 and IEC 61158 safety standards.
Product Features:
- Functional Safety Certification: Devices offered under this partnership include models certified for SIL2 and SIL3 applications.
- Applications: Intended for use in safe position monitoring, speed monitoring, and emergency stop systems.
- Use Cases: These encoders are suitable for motion feedback systems in:
- Mobile machinery
- Robotics
- Packaging equipment
- Heavy industrial automation systems
The safety-rated encoder models will be available through EPC’s existing sales and support channels in North America. EPC will provide technical assistance and customization capabilities for local implementation.
TWK-ELEKTRONIK, based in Germany, brings experience in developing sensor solutions with functional safety certifications. EPC, headquartered in Idaho, specializes in rotary encoders and motion sensing devices for industrial automation.
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