The Shaft IncOder™ is a high-performance 58mm absolute inductive rotary encoder engineered for demanding industrial, military, aerospace, and automation applications. Unlike optical or capacitive encoders, its contactless inductive sensing technology is completely shielded from dust, moisture, oil, vibration, and electromagnetic interference, providing reliable position feedback even in the harshest operating conditions.
Designed as a direct replacement for conventional 58mm shaft encoders, the Shaft IncOder combines robust mechanical construction with industry-leading inductive sensing technology. Its integrated bearing design allows OEMs and machine builders to upgrade existing encoder installations without sacrificing reliability or performance.
Delivering up to 20-bit absolute resolution, fast position updates below 0.1 ms, and rotational speeds up to 10,000 RPM, the Shaft IncOder provides accurate and repeatable position measurement for high-performance motion control systems.
Supporting SSI, BiSS-C, SPI, asynchronous serial, and incremental ABZ outputs, the encoder integrates easily into servo drives, robotics, industrial automation equipment, packaging machinery, CNC systems, and defense platforms.
With IP67 environmental protection, excellent shock and vibration resistance, and an operating temperature range from -45°C to +85°C (optional extended temperature versions available), the Shaft IncOder is built for applications where optical encoders may fail.
Key Features
- Absolute inductive rotary encoder
- Standard 58 mm housing
- Up to 20-bit absolute resolution
- Incremental ABZ output up to 17 bits
- Contactless inductive sensing technology
- Immune to dust, oil, moisture and contaminants
- IP67 environmental protection
- Maximum speed of 10,000 RPM
- Position update time below 0.1 ms
- SSI, BiSS-C, SPI, asynchronous serial and ABZ interfaces
- Robust integrated bearing design
- Excellent shock and vibration resistance
- Wide operating temperature range
- Direct replacement for standard shaft encoders
- Designed and manufactured in the UK
Applications
The Shaft IncOder is ideal for applications requiring reliable absolute position feedback in demanding environments, including:
- Industrial automation
- Robotics
- Servo motors
- CNC machinery
- Packaging equipment
- Food processing machinery
- Aerospace systems
- Defense vehicles
- Marine equipment
- Renewable energy systems
- Medical equipment
- Heavy industrial machinery
Technical Highlights
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Inductive |
| Measurement Type | Absolute |
| Housing Diameter | 58 mm |
| Resolution | Up to 20 bits |
| Incremental Resolution | Up to 17 bits |
| Accuracy | ±150 arcseconds |
| Repeatability | ±1 count |
| Maximum Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Position Update | <0.1 ms |
| Outputs | SSI, BiSS-C, SPI, Asynchronous Serial, ABZ |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5–32 VDC |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -45°C to +85°C |
| Extended Temperature | -60°C to +105°C (option) |