What products does Hirotronix supply?

Hirotronix supplies industrial automation sensors, machine safety systems, operator controls, level measurement systems, and automation components.

Where is Hirotronix located?

Hirotronix is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Does Hirotronix provide worldwide service?

Yes, Hirotronix supplies automation and sensor solutions worldwide.

ELGO Magnetic Tape MB20 | AB20

Brand

ELGO

Part number

MB20 | AB20

Order number

MB20+1 variants, see Ordering information

Incremental or absolute coded

magnetic tape layoutA the cover tape is used for the mechanical protection of the magnetic tape and is glued onto the magnetic plastictape after installation

Download datasheet (PDF)Ask an engineer

Price and lead time on request — add this part to your quote list and we will reply with pricing and availability.

Brand	ELGO
Order number	MB20, AB20

magnetic tape layoutA the cover tape is used for the mechanical protection of the magnetic tape and is glued onto the magnetic plastictape after installation

B magnetic tape band made of plastic

C magnetic conductable stainless steel tape protects from mechanical damages and is a magnetic short circuit

Technical data

Mechanical data

Linear extension (relative)	?L = L x ? x ??, L = measuring length in meters, ?? = relative change of temperature in °K, based on 20 °C room temperature
Coefficient of extension ?	16 x 10 –6 1/K
Bending radius	min. 150 mm
Available widths	10 mm ± 0,2 mm, 20 mm ± 0,3 mm, 5 mm ± 0,1 mm (on request), 2 mm ± 0,1 mm (on request)
Thickness	1.8 mm ± 0,1 mm (tape layout R), 1.5 mm ± 0,1 mm (tape layout A)
Max. available length	incremental: standard roll 32 m (up to 70 m on request)absolute: up to 600 m (others on request)

Mechanical data

Pole length	see type designation
Number of tracks	see type designation
Influence of external magnets	external magnetic fields must not exceed 64 mT (640 Oe; 52kA/m) at the surface of the magnetic tape. Higher values will damage or destroy the magnetic tape code.Magnetic fields > 1 mT at the measuring system has negative influences on the accuracy of the system

Environmental conditions

Working temperature range	0 … 70 °C
Operating temperature range	-20 … 85 °C
Storage temperature	-40 … 95 °C
Operating height	max. 2000 m above N.N.
Humidity	max. 80 %, not-condensing
Protection class	IP67