Bourns Announces New Sealed Absolute Rotary Encoder Series

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 announces a new Sealed Absolute Rotary Encoder Series. 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

About Bourns

Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer, communications, medical (low/medium risk)***, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at www.bourns.com.

Bourns® and the Bourns logo are registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. and may be used only with the permission of Bourns and proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

*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.

***Bourns® products have not been designed for and are not intended for use in "lifesaving," "life-critical" or "life-sustaining" applications nor any other applications where failure or malfunction of the Bourns® product may result in personal injury or death. See Legal Disclaimer Notice www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf