The Encoder Products Company TRP Tru-TracPro™ High-Resolution Encoder is designed to deliver reliable, accurate, and durable feedback for linear measurement applications, making it a valuable asset across industries such as packaging, conveying, printing, and baggage handling.

Material Handling and Automation

Automated and operator-controlled material handling equipment—from conveyors to lift systems—depend on precise sensing to function safely and productively. Rotary encoders provide the motion feedback that enables accurate positioning, speed monitoring, and synchronization across a wide variety of systems.

As automation expands, equipment designers face tighter performance demands. Properly specified encoders like the Tru-TracPro™ provide feedback robust enough to withstand complex, high-throughput environments, helping manufacturers achieve consistent efficiency gains.

Packaging Industry Applications

In packaging, multiple axes of rotary motion drive critical operations: spooling, indexing, sealing, cutting, and conveying. Encoders play an indispensable role in:

• Web Tensioning – for labeling, form-fill-seal, and flexible packaging

• Cut-to-Length – for cartoning and form-fill-seal machines

• Registration Mark Timing – for printing, labeling, and case packing

• Motor Feedback – for conveyors, filling equipment, and cartoning systems

Many of these functions require high precision. The TRP Tru-TracPro™ supports both incremental and absolute feedback, providing packaging OEMs and integrators with a versatile encoder option to keep production flowing smoothly.

Conveyors: Linear Feedback Simplified

Conveyors are among the most common elements in material handling. While some systems run on constant-speed motors with minimal feedback, integrated lines—especially those with labelers, palletizers, or vision systems—depend on encoder feedback for speed, direction, and position.

For example, when paired with vision systems, encoders help regulate marking, inspection, and pick-and-place operations. An inkjet printer might rely on encoder pulses to ensure precise print placement, preventing stretched or compressed images.

Surface-Mounted Measurement

The TRP Tru-TracPro™ simplifies conveyor feedback with its all-in-one measuring wheel solution. Traditional setups required separate encoders, torsion arms, pivots, and springs. The Tru-TracPro™ integrates these into a compact device that installs easily, minimizing slippage while maintaining accuracy even in demanding conditions.

Its polyurethane measuring wheel options (65–85 durometer) balance grip and durability, and its spring tensioning design allows for mounting under or over conveyor belts—even thin belts supported by rollers.

Flexible Integration Options

Not every conveyor or environment supports direct surface mounting. For segmented belts, dusty or wet environments, extreme temperatures, or overhead conveyors, alternative encoder configurations are required. The Tru-TracPro™ accommodates this need:

• Roller Shaft- and Motor-Mounted Options – Thru-bore encoders provide simple installation on shafts or motors.

• Offset Mounting – Belt, chain, or gear-driven setups ensure reliable performance with minimal bearing load.

• Absolute Encoder Capability – For overhead conveyors moving heavy loads near workers, absolute feedback ensures position retention after power loss—critical for safety and workstation alignment.

Programmable Flexibility

When new equipment is integrated with existing lines, installers often face uncertainty about resolution requirements until on-site. The Tru-TracPro™ offers programmable resolution, enabling quick adjustments during installation or when moving equipment between lines. This flexibility saves time, reduces downtime, and ensures seamless integration.

Industry-Specific Benefits

Baggage Handling

Airports require systems that synchronize high-speed conveyors, sortation, and mobile platforms while meeting strict traceability requirements. Incremental feedback from the Tru-TracPro™ ensures precise conveyor speed control, while absolute feedback supports accurate bag tracking.

Printing

Commercial printing relies on perfect alignment and coordination across multiple axes of motion. With resolutions that align encoder pulses to DPI/PPI print specifications, the Tru-TracPro™ ensures images and text land exactly where intended—boosting print quality and minimizing waste.

Why Choose the EPC TRP Tru-TracPro™?

• All-in-One Design – Encoder, measuring wheel, and torsion arm in one package

• High Resolution – Precision feedback for demanding applications

• Programmable Flexibility – On-site resolution adjustments for fast commissioning

• Durable Build – Polyurethane wheels, robust bearings, and flexible mounting for challenging environments

• Versatile Integration – Suitable for conveyors, packaging, overhead handling, baggage, and printing

Conclusion

From packaging lines and baggage handling systems to conveyors and commercial printing, the Encoder Products Company TRP Tru-TracPro™ High-Resolution Encoder delivers the accuracy, durability, and flexibility today’s automated systems demand. By combining robust construction with easy installation and programmable adaptability, it provides a reliable solution for linear measurement applications across industries.

With the Tru-TracPro™, precision is built in—so productivity can keep moving forward.

Ready to optimize your material handling, packaging, or printing system? Contact Automation Distribution today to learn how the EPC TRP Tru-TracPro™ can bring unmatched precision and reliability to your operations.