Bourns Announces New Sealed Absolute Rotary Encoder Series

Bourns® Model PAC18R
Sealed Absolute Rotary Encoder
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Model PAC18R Series Features a Shaft Sealing for an Enhanced Ingress Protection Level and a Precise Rotational Feel

RIVERSIDE, Calif., February 23, 2021 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced the Model PAC18R Series Sealed Absolute Rotary Encoder. Featuring an IP64 shaft seal rating that delivers an enhanced IP (Ingress Protection) level and a superior rotational feel, the Bourns® Model PAC18R Series provides high quality performance for use in an expanded range of applications where a sealed menu select absolute encoder is required. These applications include professional audio and lighting applications, low/medium risk medical** and diagnostic equipment, and industrial automation controls.

This low profile absolute encoder family has a 30,000 rotational cycle rating and an extended -35 °C to +70 °C operating temperature range. The Model PAC18R Series also offers other advantages such as high contact and insulation resistance values from the device's insulated plastic shaft and bushing as well as a haptic detent feedback option.

The Bourns® Model PAC18R Series is RoHS compliant*** and is available now. For detailed product information, please visit: www.bourns.com/products/encoders/contacting-encoders

*RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.

**Bourns considers a product to be "halogen free" if (a) the Bromine (Br) content is 900 ppm or less; (b) the Chlorine (Cl) content is 900 ppm or less; and (c) the total Bromine (Br) and Chlorine (Cl) content is 1500 ppm or less.