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MACOME products play a major role in sensing and measurement in various industrial sectors.
MACOME CORPORATION has experience in implementing solutions in a variety of industrial areas. Here, we introduce recommended products that can help solve problems by assuming your application and operating environments.
- Positioning
- Search for scratches on ironwork
- Measure on a straight line
- Guess how much moved
- High repeatability
- Fast-moving object
- Travel a long distance
- Rotating objects
- Absolute position
- Produce ownAGVs
- Detect origin position
- Construction equipment
- Detect magnetism
- Detect iron
- Prevent careless mistake
Positioning
Used for the positioning of operating or moving parts in machines and equipment. It has been installed in a variety of business genres, from industrial applications to space exploration.
| Keywords | Related products |
|---|---|
| Stop positioning | magnetic proximity switches, high-precision magnetic switches, directional switches |
| Positioning control | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches |
| Detecting dog | horseshoe-shape sensors, magnetic proximity switches, directional switches |
| Cylinder positioning | linear displacement sensors, magnetic proximity switches |
| Dolly positioning | magnetic proximity switches, directional switches, linear encoders |
| Positioning of rotary angles | rotary potentiometers, magnetic proximity switches, linear encoders |
| Positioning of press machines | linear displacement sensors, linear encoders |
| Stop positioning of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) | guide Sensors, address readers, directional switches |
| Cutter-blade positioning | linear displacement sensors, linear encoders |
| Crane stop positioning | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches, directional switches |
| Cutting positioning | linear encoders, linear displacement sensors |
| Positioning of machine tools’ attachments | rotary potentiometer, high-precision magnetic switches |
| Positioning of doors and gates | magnetic proximity switches, linear displacement sensors, directional switches |
| Automated warehouse order picking systems | linear encoders, directional switches |
| Cutting and positioning of bag-making machines | linear encoders, linear displacement sensors |
| Motor origin positioning | magnetic proximity switches, high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Liquid level detection | linear displacement sensors, magnetic proximity switches |
| Positioning of rotary angles | inclinometer, rotary potentiometer |
| Positioning of microscope’s revolver | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches, linear encoders |
| Pallet dolly stop positioning | linear encoders, address readers |
| Stop positioning of rail guided vehicles (RGVs) | linear encoders, Guide Sensors, address readers |
| Parabolic antenna positioning | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches, high-precision magnetic sensors |
| Space rocket launch pad positioning | guide Sensors |
| Valve open/close positioning | linear displacement sensors, rotary potentiometers |
| Stroke positioning of vulcanizing machine | linear displacement sensors |
| Pallet dolly handling | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches |
Search for scratches on ironwork
We have experience in steel-wire testing, steel tape testing, and other similar testing. Contact us for more info.
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| Magnetic particle detection | magnetometer |
Measure on a straight line
Pulse output type, analogue output type, large clearance, small space requirement, etc. We will make suggestions according to your requirements.
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| Long-distance | linear encoders |
| General distance measurement | linear encoders, linear displacement sensors |
| Water levels | linear displacement sensors, Guide Sensors |
| Base metal length | linear encoders |
| Roller pitch | linear displacement sensors, high-precision magnetic sensors |
| Roller gaps | linear displacement sensors, high-precision magnetic sensors |
| Cut length | linear encoders |
| Press cylinder stroke | linear displacement sensors |
| Probe positioning | linear encoders, linear displacement sensors |
| Shaft insertion | linear displacement sensors |
| Valve open/close positioning | linear displacement sensors, rotary potentiometers |
| Earth crustal movement | special order geophysical strainmeters |
| Height gauges | linear encoders |
| Camera vibrations | high-precision magnetic sensors, rotary potentiometers, inclinometers |
Guess how much moved
We have experience in all kinds of applications, from large to small objects. Please contact us first.
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| Long-distance transportation equipment | linear encoders |
| Micro movements | high-precision magnetic sensors |
| Lateral movement of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) | Guide Sensors |
| Crane boom turnover | linear encoders |
| Roller rotation/synchronization | rotary potentiometers, directional switches, linear encoders |
| Unmanned construction vehicles | special order available |
| Resin application quantity | linear displacement sensors |
| Camera travel | linear encoders |
| Press cylinder stroke | linear displacement sensors |
| Ground deformation | inclinometers, linear displacement sensors |
| Impact testers | linear encoders |
| Conveyor belt travel | magnetic proximity switches, directional switches |
| Steering angles for large vehicles | linear encoders, Guide Sensors |
| Suspension stroke measuring | linear displacement sensor |
| Observation of lake-bed deformation in dams | linear encoders, Guide Sensors |
High repeatability
Confidence in high-precision positioning in adverse environments such as oil and dust.
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| Machine tool origins | high-precision magnetic switches |
| Synchronization | rotary potentiometers, directional switches, linear encoders |
| Positioning of/on XY stages | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches, directional switches |
| Automated multi-story warehouses | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches |
| Parabolic antenna azimuth origin | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Silicon wafer chamfering machines | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Positioning of microscope’s revolver | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Compensation for thermal expansion of ball screw | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Servo control valves | linear displacement sensors, rotary potentiometers |
| Automatic crane positioning | linear encoders, Guide Sensors |
| Plating tank crane positioning | linear encoders, address readers |
| Positioning of press strokes | linear encoders, directional switches |
| Rotary table origin | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches, directional switches |
Fast-moving object
We have experience with sensors that follow high speeds of 300,000 rpm.
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| Revs of turbochargers | special order available |
| Automated multi-story warehouses | linear encoders |
| Spindle origin detection | high-precision magnetic switches |
| Impact testers | inclinometers, linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches |
| Crane stop positioning | linear encoders, directional switches |
| Vibration detection | linear displacement sensors, linear encoders |
| Mechanical multi-story car parks | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches |
| Vehicle speed | magnetic proximity switches |
Travel a long distance
Some of our linear encoder scales can be extended infinitely by joining them together, and we have experience with lengths in excess of 300 meters.
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| Positioning of large equipment | linear encoders, magnetic proximity switches |
| Automatic crane positioning | linear encoders, directional switches |
| Opening and closing of large gates | magnetic proximity switches |
Rotating objects
We have experience with sensors that follow high rotating speed of 300,000 rpm.
| Keywords | Related products |
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| 1 pulse per revolution | magnetic proximity switch, directional switches |
| Rotating disks | linear encoders |
| In pressure vessels | magnetic proximity switches, directional switches |
| Stirring machine | magnetic proximity switches |
| Checking underwater motor | magnetic proximity switches |
| Vehicle speed | magnetic proximity switches |
| Revs of turbochargers | special order available |
| Analog output of rotation angle | rotary potentiometer |
Absolute position
The magnetic N and S poles can be used to form a bit sequence, like 0 and 1. This can be used as an address. Fast and reliable detection.
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| Position on the floor | address readers |
| Absolute position on long distance | linear encoders |
Produce own AGVs
We were the first company in the world to develop a sensor for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) using magnet strip. Since then, our trademark Guide Sensor that we have put on our AGV sensors has gained recognition as a generic term for magnetic AGV sensors. We have a wide range of experience and can offer products to meet your requirements.
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| Guide on route without branch | multi-bit parallel output Guide Sensors |
| Guide on route with branch | analog output Guide Sensors |
| Stop | Positioning directional switches |
| Position on the floor | multi-bit address readers |
| Direction of branching | single or two-bit address readers |
| Signal transmission | signal transmitters |
| Guide magnet | Guide Tapes |
| Monitor floor magnetic field | FC-4541 |
| Battery monitor | BM-4826 |
Detect origin position
From the detection of the origin of linear encoders, the sensor has been used as an important sensor for high-precision machines and semi-conductor manufacturing equipment. We strive to develop unique sensors that there are no similar products in the market.
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| XY stage origin | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Rotary table origin | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Spindle origin detection | high-precision magnetic sensors and switches |
| Motor origin | high-precision magnetic sensor, high-precision magnetic switch |
| Crane intermediate origin | directional switches, magnetic proximity switches |
| Linear encoder origin | high-precision magnetic switches |
Construction equipment
Vibration, shock, dust, sludge, pressure water cleaning, etc. Our sensors are used in the harshest of situations. We offer wide variety of sensor families and models.
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| Tilt | inclinometers |
| Excavator arm and boom | rotary potentiometers, linear displacement sensors |
| Overrun detection | directional switches, magnetic proximity switches, address readers |
| Hydraulic cylinders | MP sensor: linear displacement sensors |
| Dangerous inclination | inclinometer |
Detect magnetism
As a magnetic sensor manufacturer, we cannot do our jobs if we cannot detect magnetism. This is the subject we are best at. Please contact us for weak magnetic field detection as well.
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| Identify magnetic polarity | magnetometer, SMR-100C |
| Measure magnetism | magnetometers, high-precision magnetic sensor |
| Identify magnetic catch | magnetic proximity switches |
| Identify built-in magnet | SMR-100C, magnetometers |
| Identify package insert for pharmaceutical drug | special order available |
| Geomagnetic fields | magnetometer |
| High-precision magnetic compass | special order available |
| Pachinko (Japanese pinball) fraud detection | special order available |
| Anti-theft for concert sound systems | special order available |
| Identify motor magnet placement high-precision magnetic switches | special order available |
| Identify motor mis-wiring | directional switches |
| Detect magnetic storm | special order available |
Detect iron
As we are the magnetic sensor manufacturer, but with some ingenuity it can also detect steel. It is also possible to detect magnetic metal objects over non-magnetic metal obstacle, which is unique in this area.
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| Detecting dog | magnetometers |
| Detect iron over stainless steel or aluminum | magnetic proximity switches |
| Detect piston rings from outside cylinder block | special order available |
| Detects only iron | magnetic proximity switches |
Prevent careless mistake
Magnets are used in a variety of locations, including household appliances, furniture, and automobiles. They are often important components and can identify errors such as forgetting to do something or do something improperly.
| Keywords | Related products |
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| Identify magnetic catch | magnetic proximity switches |
| Identify built-in magnet | SMR-100C, magnetometers |
| Identify package insert for pharmaceutical drug | special order available |
| Identify motor magnet placement high-precision magnetic switches | special order available |
| Identify motor mis-wiring | directional switches |