Encoder Products Company (EPC) announces the latest addition to its popular Accu-Coder™ brand of encoders, and the first offering in its new Accu-Coder™ Absolute Series, the single turn Model 960 Thru-Bore Absolute Encoder. Like all absolutes, the Model 960 retains its position information, even when power is lost, but it incorporates a variety of unique features that have not been previously available in an absolute encoder. Boasting a thin, 1.38” profile, a wide variety of bore sizes in both blind hollow and thru-bore versions, and EPC’s innovative flexible mounting system, the Model 960 Absolute Series Encoder is in a class by itself, providing a unique solution to a wide variety of industrial applications requiring absolute position information. Its outstanding design makes it an ideal choice for a wide variety of industrial applications, and it is so versatile that the possibilities are endless, allowing absolutes to be considered for a variety of motion system requirements that have historically had to use alternate methods. Due to its completely digital signal, the Model 960 is particularly well suited for applications where the presence of electrical noise is especially high.

The Model 960 also features industrial grade, integral bearings, and a rugged all metal housing. Making it ideal for tough environments and can operate at shaft speeds up to 6000 RPM. Like all Accu-Coder™ Brand Encoders, the Model 960 Thru-Bore Absolute Encoder is manufactured to EPC’s exacting standards, and is backed by a full three-year warranty - the best in the encoder industry.