LIN Product Description US Digital offers a wide variety of standard linear encoder strips. These products are available in many different resolutions and lengths. The material used is Mylar™ polyester film. This material is very rugged, with a wide temperature range of -40C to 100C.
The Mylar linear strips have a thickness of .007 in. and are cut to a width of 0.700 in. The index parameter in the part number configurator refers to the distance between the index mark and the left edge of the strip when the text is right-reading.
See the EM1 and EM2 pages for more information on compatible optical encoder modules.
Product Specifications
INDEX OPTION
NUMBER OF INCHES FROM LEFT SIDE OF LINEAR STRIP.
COMPATIBLE OPTICAL ENCODER MODULES
LINES PER INCH (LPI)
WITH INDEX
NON-INDEX
120
EM1-0-120-I
EM1-0-120-N
125
EM1-0-127-I*
EM1-0-127-N*
127
EM1-0-127-I
EM1-0-127-N
200
EM1-0-200-I
EM1-0-200-N
250
EM1-0-250-I
EM1-0-250-N
500
EM1-0-500-I
EM1-0-500-N
1000
EM2-0-1000-I
EM2-0-1000-N
2000
EM2-0-2000-I
EM2-0-2000-N
Other resolutions may be available upon request.
Additional Information
Product Notes
US Digital® warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.
Datasheet
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Save Your Configuration
Easily keep track of your custom part numbers
What is this feature?
While configuring your encoder, you can save your custom part number at any stage. This helps you keep track of multiple configurations without needing to start over or write anything down.
How does it work?
Click “Add This Configuration to Your List” after selecting your options.
Your saved part number will appear in a mini list below the configurator.
The list is stored locally in your browser and persists across product pages.
Enter a quantity to view default pricing.
What can you do with saved configurations?
When you're ready, visit the Saved Configurations List page to:
Review all saved part numbers
Fill out a form to send your selections to US Digital Customer Service
Receive follow-up to complete your order or get support
Why use it?
Save time by avoiding repeated configurations
Compare multiple part numbers side-by-side
Simplify communication with our support team
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Saved configuration part numbers screenshot