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title: Ending Encoder Related Downtime in Oil & Gas Drilling Applications
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# Ending Encoder Related Downtime in Oil & Gas Drilling Applications: Part 1 of 3

Brian W. Winter | Encoder Product Manager Nidec Avtron Automation

### ![oil_rig](https://info.nidec-avtronencoders.com/hs-fs/file-557473098-jpg/Images/oil_rig.jpg?width=358&name=oil_rig.jpg) This series of white papers describe how to dramatically reduce encoder failures and encoder-related downtime in a range of applications for encoders in oil drilling and rework applications, from the top drive to coil tubing rigs. Encoders are an essential part of the control system yet cause serious downtime issues—these papers explore problems and practical solutions.

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