Sealing strip for encapsulated measuring device

摘要

In an encapsulated measuring instrument for measuring the relative position of two objects, a scale and a scanning unit are mounted within a housing which defines a slit therein. One of the objects is connected with the scanning unit by means of a follower which extends through the slit. One or more sealing strips are provided for sealing off the slit, and each of the sealing strips includes a plurality of tightly bundled fibers.