Addressing the skills shortage: Kodak has achieved zero downtime in photographic paper manufacture thanks to bespoke encoders

摘要

Kodak's photographic paper manufacturing plant at Harrow has achieved zero downtime using bespoke replacement high temperature encoders from Wyko. The harsh working environment caused standard high temperature shaft mounted encoders to fail after only two months use, with the potential to cause over ￡6,000 worth of downtime, The new encoders are designed and built to match the application conditions using high temperature compatible components, aluminium construction and improved sealing.