03/17/2026

AFS58: Smart Safety Meets Precision.


Metal cylindrical AFS 58 Safety Encoder from Dunkermotoren with an attached cable and threaded connector, shown at an angle against a blue hexagonal graphic background.

Reliable Positioning for Demanding Applications

When applications must stop safely, start accurately, and operate with long-term reliability, every pulse matters. The new AFS58 safety encoder combines functional safety, rugged engineering, and effortless integration into a dependable solution tailored for the BG66, BG75, and BG95 motor series.

Featuring a Sin/Cos signal, 2,048 ppr incremental resolution, and a robust design, the AFS58 absolute encoder with a diameter of 58 mm only, is built for the toughest industrial environments. Standardized M12 connectors and a 5 volt supply simplify installation into existing systems.

High Safety. Easy Integration. Maximum Confidence.

The AFS58 expands the Dunkermotoren portfolio with a functionally safe Sin/Cos encoder certified up to SIL2 and Performance Level d. Its combination of high measurement quality, a clearly defined interface, and compact design ensures safe detection of position, speed, or direction - wherever reliable axis monitoring is essential.

Your Key Benefits

  • • Meets top-tier functional safety standards up to SIL2 and PL d
  • • 2,048 ppr Sin/Cos signals for precise measurement data
  • • High signal quality with finely interpolated position feedback
  • • Plug-and-play thanks to standardized connectors
  • • Rugged design withstands continuous industrial operation
  • • Perfect fit for BG66, BG75, and BG95 motor series

Company Profile 

Dunkermotoren GmbH, headquartered in Bonndorf in the Black Forest, is a global leader in intelligent, integrated drive solutions. As part of AMETEK, the company develops and manufactures motors, gearboxes, encoders, and controllers for demanding applications across industrial automation, medical technology, robotics, and many other sectors. For more information, including technical drawings and a new product finder, please visit the Dunkermotoren website.

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Martina Jägler - Contact Person for Public Relations

Martina Jägler

Marketing Content Management and Lead Processing

Dunkermotoren GmbH
Allmendstraße 11
79848 Bonndorf, Germany


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