Demanding “systems” applications like process industries (paper, steel, textile, film etc), material handling (cranes, hoists, conveyors etc), precise positioning (medical tables, metal cutting, and elevator) and other industries like Oil & Gas and Energy require the use of closed loop Vector Motors.

 

 

By incorporating encoders, Vector Motors provide precise speed, torque and position control over a much wider speed range thereby maximizing the performance of the motor. Typically mounted on the non-drive end of the motor on either a simple stub shaft, NEMA C-face flange or coupled to the shaft, the encoders come in a wide variety of styles, materials and resolutions to accommodate any motor design and customer application.

 

Originally founded as Lakeshore, NorthStar brand encoders earned recognition as a “pioneer” in delivering innovative and extremely reliable encoder feedback solutions to the AC, DC and PM Vector Motor market. Pre-engineered designs to fit standard NEMA flanges of 4.5”, 8.5” and 12.5” bring precision, efficiency, and reliability to these mission-critical applications.