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Potentiometer Frequently Asked Questions


Questions about ordering
Can I purchase purchase components parts and assemble my own custom potentiometers?

I have a Mod-Pot part number and can't find the specifications in your literature.

How can I determine the Resistance Taper of a Potentiometer?

I need a specification drawing for a custom potentiometer.

Do you have distributors for your products in other countries?

What is a Setup Charge?

What is a Low-Volume Charge?

How can I determine the specifications for one of your custom potentiometers?

I don’t have a company, do you sell to individuals?

What is your minimum order requirement?


Potentiometer Questions General
What is the country of origin for your Mod-Pot products?

Do you sell replacement potentiometers for old stereo equipment or other consumer electronic products?

I have a potentiometer with four terminals instead of three.

What are the differences between Carbon, Cermet and Conductive Plastic pots?

Environmental - IP rating?

Are Mil-Spec Potentiometers Better Than Commercial Potentiometers?


Potentiometer Questions - Electrical
What are Potentiometer Input and Output Voltage?

General Electrical Characteristics?

Mechanical Characterisics?

Resistance Terms?

Conformity and Linearity Terms?


Potentiometer Questions - Mechanical
How are shaft and bushing lengths specified?

Stop Strength?

Rotation and Translation Terms?

There are two basic Mod-Pots product lines; the 70-series and the 388/389 Series.

 

The 388 and 389 series products have roughly 25 “standard” configurations, yet can be supplied in millions of variations.  There is simply no way to accommodate every variation so instead, a unique number is assign to each design.  In addition to the specifications, each unique design is associated with the original customer and would include any special marking or testing requirements.

 

The 70 series has a part numbering scheme which is limited to single shaft,  single or dual potentiometers with all sections having the same resistance values.  The part number breakdown for most products that fit that description is contained in the 70-sereis literature.  However, there are literally millions of designs that cannot utilize the standard 70-series part numbering scheme and for those items, a unique number is assign to each design. In addition to the specifications, each unique design is associated with the original customer and would include any special marking or testing requirements.