en.Wedoany.com Reported - Industrial automation products distributor AutomationDirect announced in June 2026 the official launch of the Wachendorff 58V and 36J series encoders. Both products feature IP67 and IP69K protection ratings and are designed for washdown environments involving high pressure and high temperature. The 58V encoder is also resistant to acidic and alkaline cleaning agents as well as salt spray, making it suitable for industrial scenarios requiring frequent deep cleaning, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
The Wachendorff 58V and 36J series encoders offer fixed resolution options ranging from 60 to 5000 PPR (pulses per revolution). For output types, they support universal, open collector, or line driver outputs, facilitating compatibility with different control systems. In terms of mechanical performance, the 36J encoder has a shaft load capacity of up to 300 Newtons, while the 58V model supports 100 Newtons. Regarding service life, the 36J series is rated for 30 billion revolutions, and the 58V series for 10 billion revolutions.
Additionally, these two encoders can be combined with measuring wheels and spring-loaded pivot arms to form a complete measuring wheel system. For measuring wheels, AutomationDirect offers the MR series, available in two circumference specifications of 200 mm and 500 mm, with multiple contact surface options. The spring-loaded brackets come in clockwise, counterclockwise, and linear sliding versions, all including mounting hardware. This combination solution is suitable for applications requiring linear measurement or speed feedback, such as in the packaging, textile, and material processing industries.
AutomationDirect is a US-based direct distributor of industrial automation products, covering programmable logic controllers, sensors, motor drives, and encoders. Wachendorff is a manufacturer of industrial encoders and measurement systems headquartered in Germany, founded in 1978, specializing in providing reliable rotary and linear measurement solutions for demanding industrial environments. The launch of these two encoders further expands AutomationDirect's product portfolio in the harsh environment sensor segment, offering high-protection-level measurement solutions for industrial applications requiring frequent washdown.
