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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Elma 8 Pulse 2 bit Quadrature Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Slotted Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 241-2346
  • Mfr. Part No. E33-VT622-M01T
Each
€31.59(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Broadcom 3.3 V dc, 5 V dc Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 227-936P
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-9830DP-102
Each (Supplied on a Reel)
€28.86(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Broadcom 3.3 V dc, 5 V dc Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 227-938P
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-9940-102
Each (Supplied on a Reel)
€28.22(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 5V dc 256 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6.35 mm Round Shaft, Bracket Mount
  • RS Stock No. 164-2633
  • Mfr. Part No. ENS1J-B28-L00256L
Each
€62.60(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 5.975 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 729-5860
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12D1564404
Each
€1.90(exc. VAT)
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Alps Alpine 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 5.975 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 729-5854
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12D1524403
Each
€1.80(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Omron Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 20000 mm
  • RS Stock No. 215-8852
  • Mfr. Part No. E69-DF20
Each
€597.52(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Bourns 5V dc 15 Pulse Optical Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 239-4184
  • Mfr. Part No. PER601-P117-N0015
1 Box of 220
€848.39(exc. VAT)
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Broadcom 3.3 V dc, 5 V dc Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 227-936
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-9830DP-102
1 Tape of 1
€28.86(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Broadcom 3.3 V dc, 5 V dc Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 227-938
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-9940-102
1 Tape of 1
€28.22(exc. VAT)
Limited stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 178-3115
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5500#A02
Each (In a Tray of 25)
€43.507(exc. VAT)
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Variohm Group 640 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder Round Shaft, Screw Mount
  • RS Stock No. 315-132
  • Mfr. Part No. H40640000005ANUFBX
Each
€45.97(exc. VAT)
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Bourns 1024 (Position) Pulse Absolute Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 3.17 mm Plain Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 789-9490
  • Mfr. Part No. EMS22A50-D28-LT6
Each
€58.78(exc. VAT)
Limited stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 796-7843P
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5500#A02
Each (Supplied in a Tray)
€53.14(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 256 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4144
  • Mfr. Part No. RMS20-256-201-1
Each (In a Tray of 5)
€36.914(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Broadcom 5V dc 500 PPR Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Hollow Shaft, Screw Mount, Wire Lead
  • RS Stock No. 334-853
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-8300-1W2
1 Tape of 1
€10.13(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 100 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm
  • RS Stock No. 244-4139
  • Mfr. Part No. RMS20-100-201-1
Each (In a Tray of 5)
€36.914(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Broadcom 3.3V dc 318 LPI Pulse Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 220-7148P
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-9830A-102
Each (Supplied on a Reel)
€38.48(exc. VAT)
Last RS stock
Broadcom 500 Pulse Code Wheel with a 4 mm, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 796-7834P
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5140#A11
Each (Supplied in a Box)
€19.85(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
Alps Alpine 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 9 mm Knurl Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 172-7707
  • Mfr. Part No. EC11E152U402
Each (In a Tray of 80)
€8.248(exc. VAT)
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