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

429 Products showing for Rotary Encoders

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Temporarily out of stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 178-3265
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-9140#F00
Each (In a Tray of 100)
TWD1,107.40(exc. GST)
In Stock
Wurth Elektronik 15 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 185-4391P
  • Mfr. Part No. 482016514001
Each (Supplied in a Tray)
TWD113.50(exc. GST)
In Stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 20 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount
  • RS Stock No. 202-4406
  • Mfr. Part No. REC20D-50-201-1
Each
TWD892.00(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
Bourns 10 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 3 mm (Not Indexed)
  • RS Stock No. 269-2417
  • Mfr. Part No. PER351-P115-N0010
Each (In a Tray of 550)
TWD98.60(exc. GST)
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Bourns 24 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 167-5310
  • Mfr. Part No. PEC12R-4225F-S0024
Each (In a Bag of 75)
TWD32.20(exc. GST)
In Stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 922-6863
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDM-5500#B13
Each (In a Tray of 25)
TWD1,644.40(exc. GST)
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)
TWD1,277.00(exc. GST)
In Stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder
  • RS Stock No. 178-3263
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-9100#A00
Each (In a Bag of 100)
TWD803.30(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 4 mm
  • RS Stock No. 178-3103
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDL-5540#A11
Each (In a Tray of 20)
TWD1,770.90(exc. GST)
In Stock
Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 20 mm Slotted Shaft, Panel Mount
  • RS Stock No. 202-4410
  • Mfr. Part No. RES20D-50-201-1
Each
TWD610.00(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
Broadcom 5V dc 318 LPI Pulse Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 215-5735
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-8723-102
Each (On a Reel of 100)
TWD948.70(exc. GST)
In Stock
Bourns 128 Pulse Absolute Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.35 mm Plain with Slot Shaft (Not Indexed), Bracket Mount
  • RS Stock No. 263-2918
  • Mfr. Part No. EAW0J-B24-AE0128L
Each
TWD322.00(exc. GST)
In Stock
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
TWD11,244.00(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
Elma 16 Pulse 2 bit Quadrature Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Slotted Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 241-2342
  • Mfr. Part No. E33-ST652-M01T
Each
TWD1,022.00(exc. GST)
In Stock
Hengstler 30V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Round Shaft, Flange Mount, Cable
  • RS Stock No. 280-4429
  • Mfr. Part No. 0566033
Each
TWD31,185.00(exc. GST)
In Stock
Alps Alpine 12 Pulse Incremental Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft (Not Indexed), Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 172-6318
  • Mfr. Part No. EC12E1220813
Each (In a Tray of 95)
TWD52.60(exc. GST)
In Stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 1/4 in Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 205-6881
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5540#A06
Each
TWD2,083.00(exc. GST)
Currently unavailable
Elma 8 Pulse 2 bit Quadrature Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6 mm Slotted Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 241-2339
  • Mfr. Part No. E33-ST622-M01T
Each (In a Box of 10)
TWD1,021.70(exc. GST)
In Stock
Broadcom 5V dc Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Hollow Shaft
  • RS Stock No. 818-8830
  • Mfr. Part No. HEDS-5500#A12
Each
TWD1,923.00(exc. GST)
In Stock
Broadcom 3.3V dc 318 LPI Pulse Optical Encoder, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 220-7148
  • Mfr. Part No. AEDR-9830A-102
Each
TWD1,277.00(exc. GST)
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