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April 2025 - Lika Draw Wire Encoders

We are please to announce the launch of the Lika Draw Wire Encoders!

Lika Draw-Wire EncodersAlso known as string encoders or string potentiometers, Lika draw wire linear measurement devices use a steel cable wrapped on a spring-loaded reel to measure distance.

 

  • The reel is connected to a rotary encoder or potentiometer that can provide very accurate feedback on how far the steel cable has been extended.

 

  • Lika draw wire encoders provide encoder (quadrature) or 0-10V or 4-20mA analog outputs and are available in pull-lengths from 2 to 10 meters.

 

They are a good solution when the operational space is constricted, or the environmental conditions are severe.

 

  • The body of the encoder can be mounted in a safe place, easily accessible, and adequately protected, while the measuring wire requires minimum space and can be subjected to harsher conditions.

  • They can also replace traditional encoders in some cases.

 

  • Typical applications include linear measuring, vertical lift measurement, cylinder stroke measurement, or any application where accurate, inexpensive, and easy-to-install measurement of a linear distance is required.

 

Please check out the Lika Draw Wire Encoders offering on our webstore for more details.