Position Indicators for Fast, Repeatable Format Changes
SIKO position indicators show the exact setting of every adjustment spindle, from simple mechanical counters to networked displays that take the target value from your PLC and confirm the axis is set correctly.
On multi-format machines, adjustment axes are often set by eye or with a scale. Changeovers take too long, settings drift between shifts and operators, and a wrong setting is only found when rejects appear.
Types of position indicators
Mechanical digital indicators
A counter mounted directly on the hollow-shaft spindle. No power or wiring needed: simple, robust and economical.
Models: DA02 · DA04 · DA08 · DA09S · DA10
Electronic indicators
Freely programmable electronic displays for length or angle, set via keys on the device.
Models: DE04 · DE10 · DE10P (stainless hollow shaft)
Networked indicators
Show target and actual value side by side. The PLC sends the target, the operator turns until it's reached, and the PLC reads back the actual position.
Models: AP05 · AP10 · AP10S (bus / IO-Link) · AP20 · AP20S (Industrial Ethernet)
Analog indicators & handwheels
Gravity-principle dial indicators and matching handwheels for manual adjustment axes.
Models: S50/1 · S70/1 · S80/1 · SZ80/1 · HG10 · KHB
What to specify
| Parameter | What to check |
|---|---|
| How settings are managed | Operator reads a value → mechanical or electronic. Recipe in the PLC with confirmation → networked (AP series). |
| Hollow-shaft diameter | Match your spindle: from max. Ø10 mm (DA02) up to Ø35 mm (DA08). |
| Space between spindles | On tightly packed axes, the ultra-small DA02 needs only 19 mm axle spacing. |
| Controller integration | AP10 for bus / IO-Link, AP20 for Industrial Ethernet fieldbuses. |
| Environment | Stainless hollow shaft (DE10P) or metal housing (DA08) for washdown or heavy-duty use. |
16 models in our range
Digital position indicators 10
AP05 AP10 & AP10S
Electronic position indicator with bus/data interface · Backlit two-row LCD Display of target and actual value displays with integrated alignment…
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AP20 & AP20S
Integrated Industrial-Ethernet-Fieldbus · Backlit two-row LCD Display of target and actual value displays with integrated alignment Stainless-steel hollow shaft ø20 mm, up to ø25.4 mm as an option…
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Siko DA02
Ultra-small design · Hollow shaft with max. Ø of 10 mm…
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Siko DA04
Hollow shaft, max. Ø 14 mm · Counter with 4 decades and fine reading Detent as an option…
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Siko DA08
Extremely sturdy design in a metal housing · Hollow shaft, max. Ø 35 mm…
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Siko DA09S
Most-used size in slim design · Hollow shaft, max. Ø 20 mm…
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Siko DA10
Designed for large diameters · Hollow shaft, max. Ø 30 mm…
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Siko DE04
Freely programmable electronic digital display for length or angular measurement · Freely programmable via the ProToolDE programming software…
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Siko DE10
Freely programmable electronic digital display for length or angular measurement · Freely programmable via the ProToolDE programming software…
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Siko DE10P
Freely programmable via keys on the device · Hollow shaft max. Ø 30 mm…
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Siko HG10
Low-cost and compact turning handle made of glass-fiber · reinforced plastic…
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Siko KHB
Robust and economic plastic handwheel · Hub made of zinc-coated steel for high stability and easy…
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Siko S50/1
analog position indicator · Measured value acquisition based on the gravity principle…
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Siko S70/1
analog position indicator · Measured value acquisition based on the gravity principle…
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Siko S80/1
analog position indicator · Measured value acquisition based on the gravity principle…
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Siko SZ80/1
analog position indicator · Measured value acquisition based on the gravity principle…
View Details →Where they're used
Packaging machine format change
Guide rails, cutters, sealing jaws and folders.
Woodworking fences & stops
Repeatable settings on saws, moulders and edge banders.
Printing & converting
Register, side lay and web guide adjustments.
Conveyor width adjustment
Fast changeover between product sizes.
Machine tool stops
Accurate manual positioning without scales.
Common questions
Mechanical or electronic position indicator?
Mechanical indicators need no power or wiring and are ideal when the operator only needs to read and repeat a value. Electronic indicators are programmable for different units and spindle pitches. Networked indicators add PLC integration for recipe-driven changeovers.
How do networked position indicators reduce changeover time?
The PLC sends the target value for each axis from the recipe. Each indicator shows target and actual value, so the operator turns the spindle until they match. The PLC reads back the actual position and can block start-up until every axis is correct.
Can position indicators be retrofitted on existing machines?
Generally yes. they mount directly on the existing adjustment spindle via the hollow shaft. Share the spindle diameter, spacing and the space available and we'll suggest a model.
Which hollow-shaft sizes are available?
The SIKO range covers hollow shafts from max. Ø10 mm (DA02) up to Ø35 mm (DA08), with Ø14 mm (DA04), Ø20 mm (DA09S) and Ø30 mm (DA10, DE10P) in between.
Do you have IO-Link position indicators?
Yes. the SIKO AP10 is available with IO-Link, which makes it easy to connect many indicators to a PLC with standard unshielded cables.
- Established
- 1994
- Quality system
- ISO 9001:2015
- Offices
- 8 across India
- Support
- In-house application engineers
Want faster changeovers?
Tell us how many adjustment axes your machine has, the spindle sizes and how formats are managed today. We'll suggest the right indicators.