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

438 Products showing for Rotary Encoders

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Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 796-7806
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDB-9140-A13
Each
€44.21(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 20 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 185-4446
  • Mfr. Part No. 482020514001
Each (In a Pack of 2)
€3.90(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 8 mm Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 818-8833
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDL-5640#A13
Each
€72.17(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 256 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 714-0237
  • Mfr. Part No. AEAT-601B-F06
Each
€49.67(exc. VAT)
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Omron 1000 ppr Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 40 mm
  • RS Stock No. 288-3250
  • Mfr. Part No. E6B2-CWZ1X 1000P/R 2M
Each
€355.12(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4138
  • Mfr. Part No. RESW20D-50-201-1
Each
€15.38(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 24V dc 600 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4108
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-600-213-1
Each
€92.59(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 796-7824
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDM-5500#B13
Each
€54.04(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 796-7865
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5605#E06
Each
€61.63(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder Slot Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 263-2930
  • Mfr. Part No. EC11B152420G
Each
€4.33(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 781-6821
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC11R-4215F-N0024
Each
€1.08(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Grayhill 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 6.32 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount, Center Ribbon Cable with Connector
  • RS Stock No. 878-0470
  • Mfr. Part No. 62S11-M5-020C
Each
€46.71(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 796-7824P
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDM-5500#B13
Each (Supplied in a Bag)
€54.04(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 24V dc 300 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4100
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-300-213-1
Each
€72.45(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 256 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 714-0237P
  • Mfr. Part No. AEAT-601B-F06
Each (Supplied in a Box)
€49.67(exc. VAT)
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Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
  • RS Stock No. 202-0443
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-1024-213-1
Each
€68.97(exc. VAT)
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TE Connectivity 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.8 mm Knurl Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 663-3230
  • Mfr. Part No. DPL12SV2424A25K3
Each
€9.31(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder Slot Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 172-8123
  • Mfr. Part No. EC11B152420G
Each (In a Tray of 70)
€3.729(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 25 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4131
  • Mfr. Part No. RES16B25-201
Each
€14.81(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Knurl Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 781-6830
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC11R-4220K-S0024
Each
€1.82(exc. VAT)
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