Quick answer: the top-ranked encoder manufacturers in China on this list are SICK (Guangdong), ELCO (Tianjin) and Yu Heng Guang Xue (Jilin). 3 Chinese manufacturers are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked encoder manufacturers
How this list is ranked- 01
SICK
SICK西克
- Encoders
- Pull-cord switches
- Industrial code readers
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1946.
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ELCO
宜科电子ELCO
- Encoders
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2003.
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Yu Heng Guang Xue
禹衡光学
- Encoders
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2005.
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International encoder brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
Omron Automation OMRON欧姆龙自动化 Full profile
Relays / Industrial sensors / Controllers.
- Relays
- Industrial sensors
- Controllers
- Drives
- Industrial robots
- Safety equipment
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1933.
- INT
Baumer Baumer堡盟
Registered as 堡盟电子(上海)有限公司 in 2006.
- Encoders
- Proximity switches
- Industrial cameras
- Displacement sensors
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1952.
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PEPPERL+FUCHS PEPPERL+FUCHS倍加福
Registered as 倍加福(上海)自动化有限公司 in 2006.
- Encoders
- Proximity switches
- Photoelectric sensors and switches
- Fiber-optic sensors
- Vision sensors
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1945.
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HEIDENHAIN HEIDENHAIN海德汉
Registered as 约翰内斯·海德汉博士(中国)有限公司 in 2003.
- Encoders
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1989.
More Encoders manufacturers and brands
| Brand | Registered company | Website | Email / phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENISHAWRENISHAW雷尼绍 | 雷尼绍(上海)贸易有限公司 | renishaw.com.cn | 021-61806416 |
| NEMICONNEMICON | 博通(无锡)电子科技有限公司 | nemicon.co.jp | — |
| TamagawaTamagawa多摩川 | 多摩川精密电机(苏州)有限公司 | tamagawa-seiki.com | — |
What is an encoder?
An encoder converts rotation or linear movement into a digital signal, so a control system knows position and speed. Chinese makers supply incremental and absolute encoders, optical and magnetic, for motors, machine tools and automation.
What buyers compare
- Incremental or absolute
- Resolution
- Output interface (TTL, HTL, SSI, BiSS, fieldbus)
- Shaft or hollow-shaft mounting
- IP rating and temperature range
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SICKSICK西克 | Guangdong | 1946 | 广东西克智能科技有限公司 |
| 02 | ELCO宜科电子ELCO | Tianjin | 2003 | 天津宜科自动化股份有限公司 |
| 03 | Yu Heng Guang Xue禹衡光学 | Jilin | 2005 | 长春禹衡光学有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many encoders manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for encoders (编码器). 3 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 4 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's encoders manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Shanghai (3), Guangdong (1), Tianjin (1), Jilin (1), Beijing (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 6 publish an email address.