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Rotary Encoders

RS have a great range of Rotary Encoders that are suitable for a wide variety of electronics projects. Our Rotary Encoders are ideal for engineers, technicians and even beginners and are great value for money from trusted brands such as Bourns, Omron, TE Connectivity and Wurth Elektronik.

Rotary encoders are electro-mechanical devices that convert the angular position of a shaft to either analogue or digital output signals. The types of rotary encoders include mechanical rotary and optical rotary and can be installed using brackets specially designed for mounting in machinery.

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Mechanical Rotary Encoders
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Optical Rotary Encoders
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Rotary Encoder Mounting Brackets

568 Products showing for Rotary Encoders

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Nidec Components 12V dc, 5 V dc 1024 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
  • RS Stock No. 202-0443
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-1024-213-1
Subtotal (1 unit)
£57.47(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 24 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 737-7767
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC11R-4220F-S0024
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1.58(exc. VAT)
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Omron 1000 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm, Flange
  • RS Stock No. 288-3250
  • Mfr. Part No. E6B2-CWZ1X 1000P/R 2M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£304.72(exc. VAT)
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OPKON 24V dc, 5 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Incremental Encoder with a 6 mm Solid Shaft Shaft, Clamping Flange Mount, Radial
  • RS Stock No. 749-401
  • Mfr. Part No. PRI-50-A-R6-HLD-200-ZZ-V3-2M5-R
Subtotal (1 unit)
£123.63(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 24 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 737-7748
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC11R-4215F-S0024
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1.48(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 256 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm
  • RS Stock No. 714-0237P
  • Mfr. Part No. AEAT-601B-F06
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
£40.19(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 20 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 185-4446
  • Mfr. Part No. 482020514001
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
£7.41(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 128 ppr Pulse Absolute Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.35 mm Plain with Slot Shaft (Not Indexed), Bracket
  • RS Stock No. 263-2918
  • Mfr. Part No. EAW0J-B24-AE0128L
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.71(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 500 ppr Pulse Code Wheel with a 4 mm, Through Hole, Solder
  • RS Stock No. 796-7830
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5120#A11
Subtotal (1 unit)
£14.84(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 12V dc, 5 V dc 500 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Flat Shaft, Wire
  • RS Stock No. 244-4105
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-500-213-1
Subtotal (1 box of 5 units)
£302.04(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 24 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 781-6821
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC11R-4215F-N0024
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1.44(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 15 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 185-4391
  • Mfr. Part No. 482016514001
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
£7.41(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 8 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 185-4337
  • Mfr. Part No. 482009514001
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
£7.41(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 24V dc 600 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Flat Shaft, Wire
  • RS Stock No. 244-4108
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-600-213-1
Subtotal (1 unit)
£77.16(exc. VAT)
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Variohm Group 640 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 0.38 in Round Shaft, Screw
  • RS Stock No. 315-132
  • Mfr. Part No. H40640000005ANUFBX
Subtotal (1 unit)
£39.48(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 15 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Slot Shaft (Quadrature), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 263-2930
  • Mfr. Part No. EC11B152420G
Subtotal (1 unit)
£3.61(exc. VAT)
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Grayhill 28V dc Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.35 mm Flatted Shaft, Panel Mount
  • RS Stock No. 878-0521
  • Mfr. Part No. 25LB22-H
Subtotal (1 unit)
£15.40(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 24 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 729-5804
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12E24204A9
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1.69(exc. VAT)
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Grayhill 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 6.35 mm Flat Shaft, Surface Mount, Connector
  • RS Stock No. 878-0619
  • Mfr. Part No. 62A22-02-060C
Subtotal (1 unit)
£37.68(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 12V dc, 5 V dc 500 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Flat Shaft, Wire
  • RS Stock No. 244-4106
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-500-213-1
Subtotal (1 unit)
£60.38(exc. VAT)
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