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.

Mechanical Rotary Encoders
Mechanical Rotary Encoders
Optical Rotary Encoders
Optical Rotary Encoders
Rotary Encoder Mounting Brackets
Rotary Encoder Mounting Brackets

434 Products showing for Rotary Encoders

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Nidec Components 5V dc 25 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4118
  • Mfr. Part No. REC20-25-201-1
Each
R 648.26(exc. VAT)
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Baumer 8 → 30V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
  • RS Stock No. 269-1698
  • Mfr. Part No. EIL580-TT12.5EN.01000.A
Each
R 5,478.03(exc. VAT)
Last RS stock
TE Connectivity 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.8 mm Knurl Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 663-3192
  • Mfr. Part No. DPL12SVN24A25K1
Each
R 206.03(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4120
  • Mfr. Part No. REC20C-50-201-1
Each
R 861.77(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 5V dc 25 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4123
  • Mfr. Part No. REC20D-25-201-1
Each
R 382.86(exc. VAT)
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Grayhill Optical Encoder with a 3.18 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount
  • RS Stock No. 878-0482
  • Mfr. Part No. 26GSD22-01-1-AJS
Each
R 683.66(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 25 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole, Wire Lead
  • RS Stock No. 182-5639
  • Mfr. Part No. REC16A25-201-C
Each
R 588.68(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4125
  • Mfr. Part No. REC20D-50-201-1
Each
R 382.86(exc. VAT)
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Baumer 8 → 30V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
  • RS Stock No. 269-1691
  • Mfr. Part No. EIL580-SC10.5EN.01024.A
Each
R 4,579.75(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 5V dc 500 PPR Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Hollow Shaft, Screw Mount, Pin
  • RS Stock No. 334-863
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5600#A13
1 Bag of 1
R 1,149.99(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 5.5V dc Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Round Shaft, Screw Mount, Connector
  • RS Stock No. 566-039
  • Mfr. Part No. AR49-M49M-P12V
Each
R 1,525.11(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 5V dc 25 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4127
  • Mfr. Part No. RECW20D-25-201-1
Each
R 334.55(exc. VAT)
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Omron Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 4 mm, Servo Mount
  • RS Stock No. 215-8849
  • Mfr. Part No. E69-C04B
Each
R 489.65(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 5 → 12V 800 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4111
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-800-213-1
Each
R 1,837.22(exc. VAT)
Limited stock
Bourns 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 781-6811
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC12R-4225F-S0024
Each
R 28.45(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Bourns 5V dc 15 Pulse Optical Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 239-4184
  • Mfr. Part No. PER601-P117-N0015
Each (In a Box of 220)
R 77.51(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Nidec Components 5→12V dc 500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4106
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-500-213-1
Each
R 1,435.89(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 12 Pulse Mechanical Rotary Encoder Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 623-4186
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12E1220401
Each
R 35.45(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
  • RS Stock No. 202-0442
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-1000-213-1
Each
R 1,378.40(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Nidec Components 12V dc 360 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4102
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-360-213-1
Each
R 1,436.35(exc. VAT)
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