RG2/RG4 encoder series
What are RG2 and RG4 ?
RG2 and RG4 incremental encoder systems have a strong reputation established over many years for providing highly-reliable position feedback, even in conditions considered unsuitable for most open, optical linear encoders. They all feature the original Renishaw state-of-the-art filtering optics, with excellent immunity to dust, scratches and light oils on the scale. These systems are fitted as standard by many of the world's leading linear motion OEMs as well as being used in wide-ranging applications such as medical, machine tool, photovoltaics, semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing.
RG2 is the name given to the range of encoder products that read 20 µm pitch scale types. The range contains a variety of readheads, which differ in size and scale options, including:
- robust RGH22
- compact RGH20 and RGH24*
- low-profile RGH20F and RGH25F**
* NEW: faster speed variants available.
**The RGH25F is also available as an UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum) version.
RG4 is the name given to the range of encoder products that read 40 µm pitch scale types, permitting even higher speeds and greater set-up tolerances. The range, which differ in size and scale options, consists of:
- component RGH34
- robust RGH40, RGH41 and RGH45
Scale options
- Linear scales are used where straight-line position information is needed - usually X, Y or Z axes.
- Rotary scales are used for angular position information and the motion control of rotating elements.
Gold plated tape
Scale name | Accuracy | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion | Supplied length
| Readhead compatibility |
RGS  | ±15 µm/m | 20 µm/40 µm | Thermally mastered to substrate by use of end clamps | Up to 50 m (>50 m contact Renishaw) |
Glass spar
Scale name | Accuracy | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion | Supplied length
| Readhead compatibility |
RGS40-G  | ±4.2 µm/m | 40 µm | ~8 µm/m/°C | Up to 1.01 m |
Stainless steel tape with track option
Scale name | Accuracy | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion at 20 °C | Supplied length | Readhead compatibility |
RTLR40 with optional FASTRACK™  | ±15 µm/m | 40 µm | 10.1 ±0.2 µm/m/°C
| Up to 10 m |
