SCANCON Encoders in Norway

Enco Nordic is the exclusive Norwegian supplier and official Norwegian agent for SCANCON precision encoders.

For engineers, purchasers and maintenance teams, that means one local contact for SCANCON product selection, replacement support and ordering in Norway.

SCANCON encoders are used for motion feedback in motors, machinery and automation systems, including speed, direction, position and rotation measurement. The right product depends on mechanical fit, output signal, resolution, operating environment and control system requirements.

Need price, delivery time or replacement help?
Send the part number, datasheet, machine details or a photo of the encoder label to Enco Nordic for review.

What Enco Nordic can help with

Enco Nordic can help clarify what is needed before an order is placed, especially when the encoder must fit an existing machine or control system.

Typical support includes:

• Identifying suitable SCANCON encoder models
• Matching shaft, hollow shaft or mounting format
• Checking resolution, signal output and voltage
• Reviewing SSI or other interface requirements
• Helping with replacement of existing encoders
• Considering IP rating, housing material and operating environment

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SCANCON encoder products available through Enco Nordic

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Product type

Typical use

Key selection points

Incremental encoders

Typical useSpeed, direction and relative position feedback

Key selection pointsResolution, output signal, shaft type, voltage

Absolute encoders

Typical useExact position feedback, including after restart

Key selection pointsInterface, position data, resolution, control system compatibility

SSI encoders

Typical useDigital position feedback for automation systems

Key selection pointsSSI compatibility, cable length, resolution, signal reliability

Rotary encoders

Typical useGeneral rotation, angle, speed and position measurement

Key selection pointsIncremental vs absolute, optical vs magnetic, environment

Shaft encoders

Typical useMachines with accessible shaft ends

Key selection pointsCoupling, alignment, shaft diameter, mounting space

Hollow shaft encoders

Typical useCompact motor and machine installations

Key selection pointsBore size, anti-rotation support, vibration, cable direction

Stainless steel encoders

Typical useWashdown, hygiene and corrosion-sensitive areas

Key selection pointsIP rating, housing material, cleaning process

Ex-proof encoder variants

Typical useHazardous or explosive environments

Key selection pointsZone requirements, certification, gas/dust exposure

Fiber optic solutions

Typical useLong distance or high electrical noise environments

Key selection pointsDistance, signal reliability, system compatibility

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This section should stay practical. The goal is not to explain every encoder technology in full, but to help buyers understand which product family may fit the application.

Incremental, absolute and SSI encoders

Incremental encoders are often used when the control system needs speed, direction or relative movement feedback. They are common in motor feedback, conveyors, production machinery and automation systems.

Absolute encoders are used when the system must know the exact position immediately, including after shutdown or power loss. They are often relevant when homing is difficult, slow or risky.

SSI encoders are typically absolute encoders that send digital position data through the SSI interface. They can be relevant when a PLC, drive or control system requires reliable digital position feedback.

For a deeper technical comparison, use a separate guide on absolute vs incremental encoders. This supplier page should only help the buyer understand which direction to investigate.

Rotary, shaft and hollow shaft encoder formats

A rotary encoder measures rotational movement. Shaft and hollow shaft describe how the encoder is mounted.

A shaft encoder is usually connected to a rotating shaft, often through a coupling. This can be suitable when the shaft end is accessible and there is enough space for external mounting.

A hollow shaft encoder mounts directly around the machine shaft. This can reduce the need for a separate coupling and may be useful in compact motor or machinery installations.

Before choosing between shaft and hollow shaft formats, check:

• Shaft diameter or hollow bore size
• Available mounting space
• Coupling and alignment
• Vibration and shock exposure
• Cable direction
• Service access
• IP rating and environmental protection

Encoder selection support

Enco Nordic can help match SCANCON encoder options to the real application requirements.

The most important questions are usually:

• Do you need speed feedback, position feedback or both?
• Should the encoder be incremental or absolute?
• Does the control system require SSI or another interface?
• What shaft or hollow shaft size is needed?
• What resolution is required?
• What voltage and output signal are used?
• Is the encoder exposed to washdown, dust, vibration, moisture or chemicals?
• Is the application in a hazardous or offshore environment?
• Is this a new installation or a replacement for an existing encoder?

These details reduce the risk of ordering an encoder that fits electrically but fails mechanically, or fits mechanically but cannot communicate correctly with the control system.

Replacement and equivalent encoder support

Many encoder enquiries start with a maintenance problem: an existing encoder has failed, the part number is unclear, or the machine supplier is no longer available.

For replacement support, send as much of this information as possible:

• Existing encoder model number
• Photo of the encoder label
• Datasheet or old documentation
• Shaft or bore size
• Resolution
• Output signal
• Supply voltage
• Connector or cable type
• Machine type and application
• Operating environment

If the original product is discontinued or difficult to identify, Enco Nordic can help review possible SCANCON alternatives based on the technical requirements.

Product availability and ordering

For price, delivery time and product availability, contact Enco Nordic with the relevant encoder information.

Avoid ordering only by a generic term such as “rotary encoder” or “absolute encoder”. In industrial applications, the exact configuration matters. A small difference in shaft size, resolution, output type or connector can make the product unsuitable.

For faster clarification, include the part number, application details or replacement information in the first request.

Why buy through a Norwegian SCANCON supplier?

Buying through a Norwegian SCANCON supplier gives you a local point of contact for technical clarification, ordering and replacement questions.

This is useful when:

• The encoder must fit an existing machine
• The application has strict uptime requirements
• The operating environment is harsh
• The control system has specific signal requirements
• The old encoder must be replaced with a compatible product
• The buyer needs documentation before ordering

For industrial buyers, the main value is not generic advice. It is getting the encoder specification right before purchase.

Contact Enco Nordic with the part number, datasheet, label photo or application details. Enco Nordic can help review the requirement and identify the right SCANCON encoder option for use in Norway.

FAQ: SCANCON Encoders in Norway

Who supplies SCANCON encoders in Norway?

Enco Nordic is the exclusive Norwegian supplier and official Norwegian agent for SCANCON precision encoders.

Can Enco Nordic help identify a replacement encoder?

Yes. Enco Nordic can review existing encoder details such as model number, label photo, shaft size, resolution, output signal and application requirements.

What information should I send when requesting a quote?

Send the part number, datasheet, label photo, shaft or bore size, resolution, output signal, voltage, connector type and operating environment.

Does SCANCON offer incremental and absolute encoders?

Yes. SCANCON offers both incremental and absolute encoder solutions, including different sizes, shaft formats and interface options.

Does SCANCON offer hollow shaft encoders?

Yes. SCANCON offers encoder models with hollow shaft options for direct shaft mounting.

Can Enco Nordic help choose between absolute and incremental encoders?

Yes. Enco Nordic can help evaluate whether the application needs exact position feedback after power loss or mainly speed, direction and relative movement feedback.

Are SCANCON encoders available for harsh environments?

Yes. SCANCON has encoder variants for demanding environments, including stainless steel, ex-proof and fiber optic solutions. The exact product should be selected based on the application and certification needs.