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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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)
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)
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 796-7806
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDB-9140-A13
Each
€47.36(exc. VAT)
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)
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)
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)
Broadcom 256 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 714-0237
  • Mfr. Part No. AEAT-601B-F06
Each
€49.67(exc. VAT)
Bourns 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 737-7773
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC12R-4220F-S0024
Each
€1.31(exc. VAT)
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)
Alps Alpine 24 Pulse Mechanical Rotary Encoder Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 623-4237
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12E2424407
Each
€1.91(exc. VAT)
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 8 mm Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 178-3105
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDL-5640#A13
Each (In a Tray of 20)
€50.787(exc. VAT)
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)
Bourns 12 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 789-9652P
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC12R-4220F-S0012
Each (Supplied in a Box)
€1.46(exc. VAT)
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 796-7824
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDM-5500#B13
Each
€54.04(exc. VAT)
Alps Alpine 24 Pulse Mechanical Rotary Encoder Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 623-4221
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12E2420404
Each
€1.26(exc. VAT)
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)
Alps Alpine 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 729-5589
  • Mfr. Part No. EC11E15244G1
Each
€5.46(exc. VAT)
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 796-7865
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5605#E06
Each
€61.63(exc. VAT)
Incremental Encoder Switch THT 12 pulse
  • RS Stock No. 485-831
  • Mfr. Part No. 482012714003
Each
€4.91(exc. VAT)
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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