--- title: Encoders and Tachometers description: encoder and tachometer selection and troubleshooting guide --- [![Nidec-Avtron-Encoders-Logo](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nidec-Avtron-Encoders-Logo.png?width=581&height=100&name=Nidec-Avtron-Encoders-Logo.png "Nidec-Avtron-Encoders-Logo")](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/) - [Find An Encoder](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders) - [Cross Reference Engine](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/cross-reference) - [Get a Quote](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/configurator) - [Accessories](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/accessories) - [Industries](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/industry) - [Videos](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/videos/) - [Contact Us](https://www.nidec-avtronencoders.com/contact) ## [Five Manufacturing Problems Solved by Encoder Applications](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/problems-solved-by-encoder-applications) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Aug 5, 2026, 12:35:35 PM [![rugged industrial motor and drive assembly with a visible encoder](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/rugged%20industrial%20motor%20and%20drive%20assembly%20with%20a%20visible%20encoder.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/problems-solved-by-encoder-applications) In modern manufacturing, a few seconds of downtime or a small positioning error can translate into thousands of dollars in lost productivity. As production lines become faster, more automated, and more data-driven, manufacturers need precise motion feedback to keep operations running efficiently. [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/problems-solved-by-encoder-applications) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/problems-solved-by-encoder-applications](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/problems-solved-by-encoder-applications) - ## [How Rugged Rotary Encoders Reduce Maintenance Costs](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/reduce-maintenance-cost-rotary-encoders) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Jul 2, 2026, 11:17:15 AM [![](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/Rugged%20Encoder%20in%20a%20Harsh%20Industrial%20Environment.png)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/reduce-maintenance-cost-rotary-encoders) For many manufacturing leaders, maintenance costs have become an unavoidable drain on profitability. Unexpected equipment failures, emergency repairs, production delays, and rising labor expenses can quickly erode margins. According to the 2025 State of Industrial Maintenance Report, [downtime costs now exceed $25,000 per hour](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-listmaker/2025/10/01/manufacturers-uptime-isnt-enough-using-ai-to-cut-the-real-cost-of-downtime/) for the average industrial facility, and nearly one-third of manufacturers reported that downtime costs increased over the previous year.  [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/reduce-maintenance-cost-rotary-encoders) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/reduce-maintenance-cost-rotary-encoders](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/reduce-maintenance-cost-rotary-encoders) - ## [From Accuracy to Uptime: How Industrial Encoder Suppliers Impact Production KPIs](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/why-reliable-industrial-encoder-suppliers) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Jun 22, 2026, 11:42:58 AM [![Industrial Encoder Improving Production KPI](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/Industrial%20Encoder%20Improving%20Production%20KPI%20(Newly%20Updated)-1.png)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/why-reliable-industrial-encoder-suppliers)   When production targets tighten and margins shrink, even the smallest component choices start to matter. Industrial encoders are a perfect example. They may seem like low-profile parts, but the supplier you choose can have a measurable impact on your most critical production KPIs - from uptime to yield. [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/why-reliable-industrial-encoder-suppliers) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/why-reliable-industrial-encoder-suppliers](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/why-reliable-industrial-encoder-suppliers) - ## [SIL Encoders for Winder Safety: 10 Questions Answered](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/sil-encoders-winder-safety-upgrade) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on May 7, 2026, 9:49:26 AM [![SV850 - Winder Safety](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/SV850%20-%20Winder%20Safety.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/sil-encoders-winder-safety-upgrade)   It only takes a split second. [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/sil-encoders-winder-safety-upgrade) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/sil-encoders-winder-safety-upgrade](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/sil-encoders-winder-safety-upgrade) - ## [Encoder vs Tachometer: Impact on Precision, Control, and Throughput](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/comparison-encoder-vs-tachometer) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Mar 31, 2026, 8:00:32 AM [![](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/encoder%20vs%20tachometer.png)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/comparison-encoder-vs-tachometer)   [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/comparison-encoder-vs-tachometer) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/comparison-encoder-vs-tachometer](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/comparison-encoder-vs-tachometer) - ## [Encoder vs Resolver: Choosing the Best for Industrial Automation](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoder-vs-resolver-comparison) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Mar 8, 2026, 11:26:24 PM [![Encoder vs Resolver - Nidec](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/Encoder%20vs%20Resolver%20-%20Nidec.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoder-vs-resolver-comparison) ## It’s 2:00 a.m. at an automotive plant in the Midwest. A servo-driven assembly line has just gone down. Production stops. Every idle minute costs thousands of dollars. The maintenance team identifies the issue to be a failed position feedback device mounted near a high-heat welding cell. [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoder-vs-resolver-comparison) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoder-vs-resolver-comparison](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoder-vs-resolver-comparison) - ## [How to Choose the Right Position Encoder for Harsh Industrial Environments](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/choosing-position-encoder-harsh-environment) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Feb 11, 2026, 10:57:50 AM [![](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Choose%20the%20Right%20Position%20Encoder%20for%20Harsh%20Industrial%20Environments%20-%20Nidec.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/choosing-position-encoder-harsh-environment)   [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/choosing-position-encoder-harsh-environment) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/choosing-position-encoder-harsh-environment](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/choosing-position-encoder-harsh-environment) - ## [Smart Pulse Encoders: Why They’re Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Automation](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/smart-pulse-encoder-industrial-automation) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Dec 22, 2025, 9:52:09 AM [![](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/Smart%20Pulse%20Encoders%20-%20Powering%20the%20Next%20Wave%20of%20Industrial%20Automation%20-%20Nidec.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/smart-pulse-encoder-industrial-automation)   [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/smart-pulse-encoder-industrial-automation) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/smart-pulse-encoder-industrial-automation](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/smart-pulse-encoder-industrial-automation) - ## [How Single-Turn Encoders are a Game-Changer in Industrial Automation?](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/single-turn-encoder-industrial-automation) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Dec 1, 2025, 3:03:15 AM [![](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/The%20Role%20of%20Single%20Turn%20Encoders%20in%20Industrial%20Automation%20-%20Nidec.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/single-turn-encoder-industrial-automation) With the increasing dominance of industrial automation, precision has become a must-have. Whether it’s material handling systems, assembly lines, or packaging machinery, manufacturers rely on correct position feedback for everything to keep running efficiently. And that’s where a tiny device enters the stage - a quiet powerhouse in the world of modern automation - the single-turn encoder.  [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/single-turn-encoder-industrial-automation) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/single-turn-encoder-industrial-automation](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/single-turn-encoder-industrial-automation) - ## [How Will Encoder Technology Trends 2025-26 Transform Cranes & Hoists?](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoders-cranes-hoists-2026) Posted by [Alejandro Casso](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/author/alejandro) on Nov 4, 2025, 7:24:23 AM [![Cranes & Hoists - Encoder Technology Trends 2025-26](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hubfs/AvtronEncoder-BlogBanner.jpg)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoders-cranes-hoists-2026)   [Read More](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoders-cranes-hoists-2026) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoders-cranes-hoists-2026](mailto:?body=https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/encoders-cranes-hoists-2026) - [1](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/page/1) [2](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/page/2) [3](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/page/3) [4](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/page/4) [❯](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/page/2) ### Reduce Encoder Failures This blog is dedicated to finding and eliminating encoder failures on heavy duty industrial equipment. ###### **Industries**    - Oil & Gas    - Wind Power    - Cranes    - Mining    - Metals    - Marine    - Pulp & Paper ###### **Topics**    - Root Causes    - Design Selection    - Troubleshooting    - Cabling & Associated Equipment ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Post by Topics - [Oil and Gas Encoders (9)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/topic/oil-and-gas-encoders) - [Top Drive Encoders (9)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/topic/top-drive-encoders) - [Absolute Encoders (6)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/topic/absolute-encoders) - [Metals (6)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/topic/metals) - [Encoders (2)](https://blog.nidec-avtronencoders.com/encoders/topic/encoders) [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png)](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.nidec-avtronencoders.com%2Fencoders%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.nidec-avtronencoders.com%2Fencoders%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.nidec-avtronencoders.com%2Fencoders%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.nidec-avtronencoders.com%2Fencoders%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png)](mailto:?subject=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fblog.nidec-avtronencoders.com%2Fencoders%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail&body=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fblog.nidec-avtronencoders.com%2Fencoders%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ### Recent Posts