Encoders

Encoders are an essential component of high-speed, high-volume industrial automation applications. These devices convert motion into electrical feedback signals read by a control device to measure changes in position, speed, count, direction, and linear distance.

Typical applications for encoders include robotics, packaging, manufacturing, speed sensing, and more. All encoders have the same basic function, but there are different styles, including rotary, linear, position, and optical. These styles are further categorized by absolute, incremental, and energy harvesting encoders. The type of encoder you require for industrial automation processes depends on the requirements for monitoring the movement and position of an object.

Branom carries encoders from leading manufacturers like Red Lion, Dynapar, and Turck. Our inventory includes absolute incremental, miniature, and heavy-duty encoders in standard mounting styles. Choose from magnetic or optical technology, including non-contact and hazardous area encoder options.

Absolute Encoders

Absolute encoders generate a stream of digital codes to measure actual position. These encoders retain the correct position in the event of a power failure without requiring homing at startup. Our inventory includes optical and magnetic absolute encoders from Dynapar in several different mounting styles.

Incremental Encoders

An incremental encoder generates binary pulses proportional to the rotation of a shaft to measure speed, relative position, and direction. These industrial automation devices provide high-resolution position feedback but do not output absolute position. We carry optical and magnetic incremental encoders from Dynapar in several different mounting options.

Energy Harvesting Encoders

Energy harvesting encoders feature technology that allows operation without a battery or gears, eliminating worries about wear-prone gears and frequent battery replacement. We provide analog, CANopen, and SSI output energy harvesting encoders from Turck.

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Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZCG Series, General Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 200 PPR ZCG0200C $ 310.00 310.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZHG Series, ZHG - Heavy Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 1200 PPR ZHG12004 $ 849.00 849.0 USD On Hand: 0	Turck Incorporated RSA-A4 TURCK ENCODER BUSHING 5/8"ID 1545818 $ 42.40 42.4 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZHG Series, ZHG - Heavy Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 600 PPR ZHG06004 $ 849.00 849.0 USD On Hand: 0
Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZBG Series, Standard Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 600 PPR ZBG06002 $ 469.00 469.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. GEAR, HUB TYPE, 0.375" BORE, 60 TEETH 0970375 $ 82.38 82.38 USD On Hand: 0	Turck Incorporated T8.5020.7752.0100 Rotary Position Encoder TK181904 $ 508.70 508.7 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZBG Series, Standard Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 100 PPR ZBG01002 $ 469.00 469.0 USD On Hand: 0
Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZBG Series, Standard Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 60 PPR ZBG00602 $ 469.00 469.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZBG Series, Standard Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 1200 PPR ZBG12002 $ 469.00 469.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZCH Series, General Duty Shaft Encoder, Quad Output, 200 PPR ZCH0200C $ 290.00 290.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZCG Series, Standard Duty Shaft Encoder, Dual Channel, 120 PPR ZBH01202 $ 522.00 522.0 USD On Hand: 0
Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZCG Series, General Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 100 PPR ZCG0100C $ 310.00 310.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZUL Series, 1" Thru-Bore Encoder, Line Driver Output, 2048 PPR ZUL2048Z $ 860.00 860.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZCG Series, General Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 1 PPR ZCG0001C $ 310.00 310.0 USD On Hand: 8	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZOH Series, 0.375" Thru-Bore Encoder, Quadrature Output, 2500 PPR ZOH2500A $ 493.00 493.0 USD On Hand: 0
Turck Incorporated P1-Ri-QR24, Positioning Element, Hollow Shaft, 24mm 1590921 $ 45.90 45.9 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. 12 PIN SOCKET, BASE MOUNTING, SCREW TERMINALS 2300200 $ 33.96 33.96 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZCG Series, General Duty Shaft Encoder, Single Channel, 60 PPR ZCG0060C $ 310.00 310.0 USD On Hand: 0	Red Lion Controls, Inc. ZOH Series, 0.375" Thru-Bore Encoder, Quadrarure Output, 1000 PPR ZOH1000A $ 459.00 459.0 USD On Hand: 0