Encoders

At Encoder Technology, we offer a comprehensive range of encoders designed to meet the demands of diverse industries and applications. From absolute and incremental encoders to custom-tailored solutions, we provide unmatched versatility and reliability. Our expertise extends beyond standard offerings, ensuring your systems remain operational with high-quality repairs and replacements. Explore how our encoders can enhance your operations:

• Absolute Encoders: Deliver precise and reliable position tracking, retaining data even after power loss. They are ideal for applications requiring continuous position feedback and reliability under power failure conditions. Our range includes:

• • Absolute Multi-Turn Hollow Shaft Encoders: Designed for applications requiring precise multi-turn position tracking in compact installations. Their hollow shaft design makes them easy to integrate into existing systems.

• • Absolute Multi-Turn Standard Shaft Encoders: Provide reliable multi-turn position feedback, combining high accuracy with a robust standard shaft configuration suitable for various industrial environments.

• • Absolute Single-Turn Hollow Shaft Encoders: Focused on single-turn applications, these encoders deliver precise position data with a compact hollow shaft design, ideal for tight spaces.

• Incremental Encoders: Cost-effective and versatile, incremental encoders generate pulses to indicate positional changes, making them suitable for applications requiring precise movement tracking. Our range of incremental encoders includes:

• • Incremental Angle Encoders: Perfect for applications that require precise angular positioning, such as machine tools or robotics.

• • Incremental Blind Hollow Shaft Encoders: Compact and efficient, these encoders are designed for easy integration into tight spaces while ensuring high accuracy and durability.

• • Incremental Linear Encoders: Provide accurate feedback on linear motion, ideal for applications such as CNC machinery, 3D printers, automation systems, and inspection equipment.

• Special Designs: Custom-built encoder solutions tailored to unique environments and specialised requirements.

We also offer expert repair services and like-for-like replacements to keep your systems running smoothly. Whether you need a quick fix or a replacement unit to minimise downtime, our team is here to ensure uninterrupted performance.

• Robotics: Encoders are integral to robotics, ensuring precise motion control, accurate positioning, and smooth navigation. From robotic arms in manufacturing to autonomous vehicles, high-resolution encoders provide the precision necessary for complex tasks and increased efficiency.

• Automation: In automated production lines and assembly systems, encoders enable seamless synchronization of moving parts. They ensure accurate speed and position feedback, reducing errors and maximising throughput in industries like automotive, packaging, and pharmaceuticals.

• Motion Control Systems: Used in applications like CNC machines, 3D printers, and conveyor belts, encoders deliver the accuracy and feedback required to control position, speed, and acceleration, enhancing performance and reliability.

• Elevators and Escalators: Encoders ensure smooth operation by monitoring the position and speed of moving parts, ensuring passenger safety and system efficiency.

• Renewable Energy: Wind turbines and solar tracking systems rely on encoders for precise positioning and alignment to optimise energy generation.

• Aerospace and Defence: Encoders provide critical feedback for navigation, targeting systems, and other mission-critical applications where precision and reliability are paramount.