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    Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style G.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    Vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity. The number of turns affects the resolution—the higher the number, the better the control. Also known as variable output switches. A knob is required (not included).
    Potentiometers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Style A—Style A potentiometers are also known as gangable potentiometers. They can be linked to each other, so you can control multiple potentiometers from a single source.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65 rated switches are protected against washdowns.
    Shaft
    Style
    No. of
    Turns
    Resolution
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    A333%1 W @ 224V AC7/16"3/4"7/8"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP40
    		1, 5, 107436K46000000
    B520%1.5 W @ 273V AC7/16"3/4"7/8"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP40
    		1, 5, 107436K3400000
    B1010%2 W @ 325V AC7/16"1"7/8"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP65
    		1, 5, 107436K4200000
    B1010%2 W @ 447V AC7/16"3/4"7/8"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP40
    		1, 5, 107436K3200000
    B1010%2 W @ 450V AC7/16"3/4"7/8"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP40
    		1, 5, 10, 207436K3100000
    C1100%1 W @ 300V AC7/16"7/16"7/8"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP40
    		1, 5, 10, 207436K3700000
    D1010%5 W @ 1,000V AC7/16"1 3/4"1 13/16"1/4"1/2"PlasticTab3IP40
    		1, 5, 107436K33000000
    Potentiometer Panel Seals
    Each
    Gray Panel Seal70205K2100000
    Black Panel Seal70205K8210000
    Potentiometers with Ball Bearings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style F.

    Style E

    Style F

    Switches with ball bearings have a smoother rotation and a longer service life than other potentiometers.
    Shaft
    Style
    No. of
    Turns
    Resolution
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    E1100%1 W @ 300V AC—5/8"7/8"1/8"7/16"MetalTab3IP50
    		1, 5, 107436K450000000
    F1100%2 W @ 350V AC7/16"5/8"2"1/4"3/8"PlasticTab3IP40
    		5, 107436K44000000
    Potentiometer Panel Seals
    Each
    Gray Panel Seal70205K2100000
    Black Panel Seal70205K8210000
    Potentiometers with On/Off Switch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Potentiometers, Style G.

    Style G

    Switching
    Shaft
    Style
    No. of
    Turns
    Resolution
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V DC
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    G1100%0.125 W @ 350V AC1.5123/16"1/4"7/16"1/8"5/16"MetalTab5IP40
    		5, 10, 20, 253980T1000000

    Linear Motion Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Potentiometers. Linear Motion Potentiometers.
    Pair these potentiometers with a controller to monitor the position of moving parts or send instructions to an electrical system. They have a rod that slides back and forth against an internal resistor, which increases or decreases the voltage flowing out to your controller. To monitor the position of a moving part, such as a robotic component, connect it to the rod. As the part moves, it pushes the rod back and forth, which allows the controller to observe and report the part’s exact position. To use these potentiometers as part of a controls system, connect them to a volume slider or other manual control. When you move the slider, the controller converts its position into instructions for electrical equipment, such as adjusting volume levels. These potentiometers are also called variable output switches.
    Lg.
    Rod
    5 kohm Maximum
    Resistance
    10 kohm Maximum
    Resistance
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    5/32"1.59"1.74"0.125 W @ 200V DC1/4"9/32"1/16"0-80
    		303 Stainless Steel
    		PlasticWire LeadsIP45
    		7625N110000007625N12000000
    1/4"1.59"1.84"0.125 W @ 200V DC1/4"9/32"1/16"0-80
    		303 Stainless Steel
    		PlasticWire LeadsIP45
    		7625N13000007625N1400000
    1/2"2.22"2.72"0.25 W @ 300V DC9/32"11/32"3/32"2-56
    		303 Stainless Steel
    		PlasticWire LeadsIP45
    		7625N15000007625N1600000

    Harsh Environment Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Harsh Environment Potentiometers, Plastic Housing.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Harsh Environment Potentiometers, Metal Housing.

    Plastic Housing

    Metal

    Housing

    Rated NEMA 13, these potentiometers protect against debris and splashing oil and coolant. Also known as variable output switches, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.
    NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4X rated potentiometers withstand weather, washdowns, and corrosion.
    NEMA 6 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 6 potentiometers seal out water from temporary submersion as well as weather and washdowns.
    Actuator
    Wattage @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    For Panel Cutout
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No. of
    Turns
    Resolution
    Dia.
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    Plastic Housing
    2 W @ 120V AC
    2 W @ 24V DC    		500V AC/500V DC7/8", 22 mm2 1/4"110%1 1/8"PlasticScrew TerminalNEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		1, 2.5, 5, 107506T1000000
    2 W @ 120V AC
    2 W @ 24V DC    		500V AC/500V DC1 3/16", 30 mm2 1/8"110%1 1/8"PlasticScrew TerminalNEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		1, 2.5, 5, 107506T21000000
     
    Metal Housing
    2 W @ 300V AC
    2 W @ 300V DC    		300V AC/300V DC1 3/16", 30 mm1 15/16"15%1 1/8"PlasticScrew TerminalNEMA 6, NEMA 13, IP65
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		2.5, 5, 106787K52000000
     

    Programmable Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Programmable Potentiometers.
    For quick, repeatable adjustments to electronic equipment, these potentiometers adjust and save electrical settings. They’re typically used to control speed, volume, or light intensity. For example, if a conveyor needs different speeds for different tasks, you can program each speed into them. Set the digital display to show the specific measurement unit for your application, such as motor rpm.
    Install them in a standard 1/8 DIN panel cutout. They’re NEMA 4X rated to resist corrosion, washdowns, and weather.
    For Panel
    Cutout
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Output Voltage,
    V DC
    Input Freq.,
    Hz
    Digital Display
    Type
    No. of
    Digits
    Resolution
    DIN
    Size
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    85 to 2500 to 2450, 60LED40.1%1/81 3/4"3 5/8"4 5/8"Aluminum
    		Screw Terminal12YesNEMA 4X
    		8890N110000000

    Precision Potentiometers

    Control a device with 10 times the precision as our standard potentiometers. With a resolution of 0.1% or less, these potentiometers fine-tune an electrical flow, so you get the exact brightness, loudness, or speed you need. For example, use them to control the speed of a conveyor so packages move at just the right pace for labeling. Unlike standard potentiometers, confirm your settings on the display. Also known as variable output switches.
    Push Button Actuator
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Precision Potentiometers, Push Button Actuator, 3 Digits.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Precision Potentiometers, Push Button Actuator, 4 Digits.

    3 Digits

    4 Digits

    Potentiometers
    Covers
    For Panel
    Cutout
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    No. of
    Digits
    Resolution
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Choose a Maximum Resistance, kohm
    Each
    Each
    2 W @ 500V AC30.1%13/16"1 7/16"1 3/8"PlasticTab31, 5, 10, 20, 507436K360000007436K51000000
    2 W @ 500V AC40.01%13/16"1 13/16"1 3/8"PlasticTab310, 207436K11600000———0
    Rotary Actuator
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Precision Potentiometers, Rotary Actuator.
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    No. of
    Digits
    Resolution
    No. of
    Turns
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Dia.
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    1.5 W @ 385V AC30.1%101"5/8"1 1/4"PlasticTab31, 5, 107436K430000000
    1.5 W @ 385V AC30.1%1010 mm1/2"7/8"PlasticTab31, 5, 107436K112000000

    Turn-Counting Indicating Knobs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Indicating Knobs. Turn Counting, Style 4—Ribbed Grip.

    Style 4—Ribbed Grip

    For monitoring the number of shaft turns on instrumentation, these knobs have easy-to-read scales or digits for quick and accurate readings. Use them on devices with round shafts. To secure these knobs in place, tighten the set screw.
    Plastic—Plastic knobs are a lightweight alternative to metal. They resist oil, grease, and solvents.
    Head
    Hole
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Max. Knob
    Turns
    Dia.
    Dp.
    Set Screw
    Included
    Each
    Style 4—Ribbed Grip
     
    Black Plastic—For Round Shafts
    7/8"7/8"151/8"13/16"Yes3980T2000000
    7/8"15/16"151/4"13/16"Yes7436K3900000
    1 13/16"1"201/4"15/16"Yes7436K3800000
     

    Indicating Knobs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Indicating Knobs. Style 8—Single-Arm Grip.

    Style

    8—Single-Arm Grip

    Control devices with round or D-shaped shafts and view settings at a glance with a pointer.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum knobs have mild corrosion resistance, are lightweight, and are nonmagnetic.
    For Round Shafts—Knobs for round shafts include a set screw to secure them in place.
    Head
    Hole
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Dp.
    Set Screw
    Included
    Each
    Style 8—Single-Arm Grip
     
    Black Anodized Aluminum—For Round Shafts
    1/2"1"1/8"1/2"Yes5856T2000000
     
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