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Enclosed Linear Scales
Enclosed linear scales feature an aluminum housing that protects the scale, scanning carriage, and guideway from chips, dust, and splash water.
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Exposed Linear Scales
Exposed linear scales consist of a scale or scale tape and a scanning head. Their scanning head is touch-free and wear-free, producing no resistance to movement.