FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sagle, Idaho — October 28, 2026 — Encoder Products Company (EPC), a leading manufacturer and supplier of motion feedback solutions, announces the addition of Waycon draw wire sensors to its growing portfolio of linear measurement products. The partnership expands EPC’s draw wire portfolio from a limited offering to one of the most comprehensive linear measurement selections in the company’s history, substantially increasing EPC’s ability to support applications requiring accurate position measurement across long distances, limited installation spaces, and demanding operating environments.
The expanded portfolio enables OEMs, machine builders, and system integrators to address a broader range of motion control challenges while sourcing both rotary and linear feedback solutions from a single trusted supplier. Customers continue to benefit from EPC’s technical expertise, responsive support, and streamline purchasing experience across a wider range of position sensing technologies.
Draw wire sensors convert linear movement into position feedback. As the wire extends and retracts with a moving component, an integrated measurement system tracks movement, providing position information for machine control, monitoring, and automation.
Expanded Solutions for Linear Position Measurement
The new product offering includes several Waycon draw wire sensor series, providing options for different measurement ranges, installation requirements, and operating environments.
Featured products include:
- ACX30 and ACX50: Compact draw wire sensors designed for linear position measurement in applications where installation space is limited.
- ACH60 and ACH120: Draw wire solutions for applications requiring additional measurement range and industrial durability.
- ACX Series: Draw-wire sensors offering additional configurations and measurement capabilities for diverse industrial applications.
Together, these products provide engineers more flexibility when selecting linear measurement solutions based on available space, measurement distance, environmental conditions, and application requirements.
Linear Measurement for Industrial Applications
Draw wire sensors offer a practical approach to measuring linear movement, particularly when direct measurement is difficult or installation space is constrained.
Common applications include:
- Industrial Automation: Monitoring linear movement and positioning in automated machinery and production equipment.
- Mobile Equipment: Measuring the extension and retraction of booms, lifts, and other moving components.
- Material Handling: Tracking the position of lifting systems, conveyors, and automated equipment.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Monitoring cylinder extension and retraction for position feedback.
- Testing and Measurement: Measuring displacement and travel in industrial testing and monitoring applications.
With a straightforward mechanical design and versatile mounting possibilities, draw wire sensors can be integrated into both new equipment designs and existing systems.
The addition of Waycon draw wire sensors complements EPC's existing portfolio of rotary encoders, programmable encoders, absolute encoders, and linear measurement solutions.
"For more than 50 years, EPC has helped customers solve motion feedback challenges," said Kerry Reuer, Product Launch Manager. "Adding Waycon draw wire sensors significantly expands our ability to support linear measurement applications, giving customers access to proven draw wire technology while providing the knowledgeable technical support and responsive service they expect from EPC."
Customers can work with EPC's technical team to identify appropriate linear measurement solutions based on their application's performance requirements, operating environment, and integration needs.
To learn more about EPC's expanded selection of draw wire encoders, visit www.encoder.com/draw-wire-solutions or contact Encoder Products Company at www.encoder.com.
About Encoder Products Company
Encoder Products Company (EPC) is a leading manufacturer of rotary encoders, linear measurement solutions, and motion feedback devices. Headquartered in Sagle, Idaho, EPC is known for its vertically integrated manufacturing, fast lead times, and industry-leading customer service. EPC proudly supports customers across a wide range of industries, including industrial automation, packaging, material handling, and mobile equipment.
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Media Contact:
Cory Collins
Encoder Products Company
Phone: 800-366-5412
Email: cory.collins@encoder.com
