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Commercial Potentiometer Selection Guide
series 388 Potentiometer
Series S88—Cond. Plastic Potentiometer
Series S89—Cermet Potentiometer
  • Up to 8 Modules—1/2" Square
  • 1/4" or 1/8" Diameter Shafts
  • Linear or Log taper
  • Solder Hook or PC Pins
  • Concentric Shaft Option
  • Rotary, Push-Pull or Momentary Switch
  • Center or Multiple Detents Option
  • Mounting and Shaft Seal Option
Series S159 Potentiometer
Series S159—Modular Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet Element
  • One to Four Modules
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • Bushing Dia.: 1/4", 3/8", 6, 7, 10mm
  • PCB or Solder Lug Terminals
  • Locking Bushing Option
  • Rotary Switch Option
  • External Panel and Shaft Seal Options
  • RoHS Compliant
  • IP40 Rated
S127
S127 Series—Modular Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Resistance Element
  • One to Four Modules
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • 1/2" Square (12.7mm)
  • Sealed or Dust Proof
  • 1,000,000 Cycle Life
  • Rotary Switch Option
  • Detent Option
  • RoHS Compliant
  • IP50 or IP67 Rated

series 70 Potentiometer
Series 70— Conductive Plastic Potentiometer (DISCONTINUED - See S159 Series)
Series 72— Cermet Potentiometer
  • Up to 6 Modules—5/8" Square
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet Elements
  • 1/4" or 1/8" Diameter Shafts
  • Linear or Log taper
  • Solder Hook or PC Pins
  • Concentric Shaft Option
  • Rotary or Push-Pull Switch Options
  • Center or Multiple Detents Options
  • Mounting and Shaft Seal Options
Model P230 Potentiometer
Series P270—Modular Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Module
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 24.6mm (.250") Diameter
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Long Life—1,000,000 Cycle Life
  • Center Tap Option
  • Sealed Unit Options
  • RoHS Compliant
Series 3371 Potentiometer
Series 3371—Conductive Plastic
  • 350° Single Turn or Continuous
  • ±10% Resistance Tolerance
  • ±0.5% Independent Linearity
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft; 3/8" Bushing
  • 1 5/16" Diameter
  • 0.75 Watts Power Rating
  • Center Tap Option
  • IP66 Seal Option
  • RoHS 2 Compliant
  • Rotational life: 2,000,000 revolutions

Series 3381 Potentiometer
Series 3381—Conductive Plastic
  • 350° Single Turn or Continuous
  • 10% Resistance Tolerance Standard
  • ±0.5% Independent Linearity Standard
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft; 3/8" Bushing
  • 1 5/16" Diameter
  • 2.0 Watts Power Rating
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rotational life: 10,000,000 revolutions
Model SeriesMKV Precision Position Sensor (DISCONTINUED)
SeriesMKV—Position Measurement Sensor
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Independent Linearity: ±0.25% max.
  • Power Rating: 1.0 watt
  • Bushing: 1/4" or 3/8" Diameter
  • Servo: Ball-Bearing or Sleeve Bearings
  • Gold Plated Terminals
  • Electrical Rotation: 340°
  • 7/8" Dia. Aluminum Housing
  • 1/8" or 1/4" Stainless Steel Shaft
  • Sealed Body Option
Model 39 Single-Turn Panel Control
Model 39 13mm Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Low Profile Package
  • Rotary or Momentary Push Switch Option
  • PC Pins and Bushing Mount
  • Rugged metal housing
  • 50,000 cycle Rotational Life

Model P08X Potentiometer
Model P090—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Compact Size—9mm Square
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • Side Adjust or Top Adjust
  • Insulated Shaft
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • Optional Center Detent
  • Snap-in Clip
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P08X Potentiometer
Model P09X—Modular Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • One to Eight Modules
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • Compact Size—9mm Square
  • Side Adjust or Top Adjust
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • Switch / Push-Lock Option
  • Concentric Shaft Option
  • Center Tap Option
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P08X Potentiometer
Model P110—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Compact Size—9mm Square
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • Insulated Shaft
  • Side or Top Adjust
  • With or Without Metal Bushing
  • Optional Center Detent
  • Snap-in Clip
  • 30,000 Cycle Life
  • RoHS Compliant

Model P120 Potentiometer
Model P120—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Audio, Linear, Reverse Audio Taper
  • Single or Dual Module
  • Compact Size—12mm Square
  • Insulated Shaft
  • Side Adjust or Top Adjust
  • Snap-in Clip
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P140 Potentiometer
Model P140—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Audio, Linear, Reverse Audio Taper
  • Dual Module
  • Compact Size—14mm Square
  • Insulated Shaft
  • Side Adjust or Top Adjust
  • With or Without Bushing
  • Snap-in Clip
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P160 Potentiometer
Model P160—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Audio, Linear, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 16mm Diameter
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • 0, 1, 11, 21, or 41 Detents
  • Solder Lugs or PC Pin Terminals
  • Side Adjust or Rear Adjust
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • RoHS Compliant

Model P230 Potentiometer
Model P230—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 26.4mm (.250") Diameter
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • 500,000 Cycle Life
  • SPST Switch Option
  • External Shaft Seal Option
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P230 Potentiometer
Model P231—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 24mm Diameter
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P230 Potentiometer
Model P232 / P233—Modular Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Module
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 24mm Diameter
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Long Life—2,000,000 Cycle Life
  • Sealed or Dust Proof
  • RoHS Compliant

SensorCube Precision Position Sensor
SensorCube—Position Measurement Sensor (DISCONTINUED)
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Electrical Angle 120° to 300°
  • Sealed Shaft and Terminals
  • Operating Temp: -55°C to 125°C
  • Independent Linearity: ±2% max.
  • Low cost, High Accuracy
  • Wave Solder and PC Board Wash
  • Rotational life: 10,000,000 Cycles
  • PC Pins or Socket Connector
  • Valox 420 housing standard
Series90
Models 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 (Series 90)
5/8" Potentiometer
  • Cermet or Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • Linear, Audio, and Reverse Audio Tapers
  • ±5% Independent Linearity
  • Rotational Life 100,000 Cycles
  • Metal Bushing; Plastic or Metal Shaft
  • Several Terminal Options
  • Rated IP40
Series90LL
Models 91LL, 92LL, 93LL, 95LL
(Series 90LL) Long Life Option

5/8" Long Life Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • Linear Taper only
  • ±2% Independent Linearity
  • Rotational Life 1,000,000 Cycles
  • Metal Bushing; Plastic or Metal Shaft
  • Rated IP40 / IP65
  • RoHS Compliant

Model SOP30B Precision Potentiometer
SOP30B—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
Power: 1.0 watt, Linearity: ±1%
SO30B—Wirewound, Single Turn
Power: .75 watt, Linearity: ±1%
  • Oil-Filled, Submersible to 15 PSI
  • Sealed Body; O-ring Shaft Seal
  • 187" Metal Shaft, 3/8" Bushing
  • Rated 10,000,000 Turns (CP version)
  • Glass headers on terminals
  • Center Tap Option
  • Ball Bearings Option
Model SP12B Precision Potentiometer
SP12B—Conductive Plastic Potentiometer
  • Power: .2 watt, Linearity: ±2%
  • 1/2" Diameter Plated Brass Housing
  • Stainless Steel Shaft
  • Gold Plated Brass Terminal
  • 360° Continuous Mechanical Rotation
  • 300° Electrical Rotation
  • Rotational Stop Option
  • Center Tap Option
  • Servo Mount Option
Model SP22D Precision Potentiometer
SP22D—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
Power: 1.0 watt, Linearity: ±.5%
SW22D—Wirewound, Single Turn
Power: .5 watt, Linearity: ±1.5%
  • 7/8" Diameter Plated Brass Housing
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft, 3/8" Bushing
  • Gold plated brass terminals
  • Rotational Stop Option
  • Center Tap Option
  • Servo Mount Option
  • Side Load Treatment

Model SP22E Precision Potentiometer
SP22E—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
Power: 1 watt, Linearity: ±1%
SP22F—Conductive Plastic, Continuous
Power: 1 watt, Linearity: ±1%
SW22E—Wirewound, Single Turn
Power: .5 watt, Linearity: ±.5%
  • High Temp. Thermoplastic Housing
  • Center Tap Option
  • Sealed Body Option
  • Servo Mount Option
Model SP22G Precision Potentiometer
SP22G—Conductive Plastic
  • Continuous Rotation
  • Power: 1.0 watt, Linearity: ±1%
  • High Temperature Plastic Housing
  • Brass Bushing; Stainless Steel Shaft
  • Rated 10,000,000 Turns
  • Solderable Double Turret Terminals
  • Center Tap Option
  • Sealed Body Option
  • Side Load Treatment Option
Model SP22GS Precision Potentiometer
SP22GS—Conductive Plastic
  • Continuous Rotation
  • Power: 1.0 watt, Linearity: ±1%
  • High Temperature Plastic Housing
  • Lowest Cost Servo Mount
  • Rated 10,000,000 Turns
  • 1/8" Diameter Stainless Steel Shaft
  • Center Tap Option
  • Sealed Body Option
  • Side Load Treatment Option

Model SP30B Precision Potentiometer
SP30B—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
  • Power: 1.5 watt, Linearity: ±1%
  • 1-1/16" Dia. Anodized Aluminum Housing
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft, 3/8" Bushing
  • Rated 10,000,000 Turns
  • Gold plated terminals
  • Continuous Rotation Option
  • Sealed Body Option
  • Servo Mount Option
  • Center Tap Option
  • Side Load Treatment Option
Model SP40B Precision Potentiometer
SP40B—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
  • Power: 2 watts, Linearity: ±1%
  • 1-7/16" Dia. Aluminum Housing
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft, 3/8" Bushing
  • Rated 50,000,000 Turns
  • Gold plated terminals
  • Continuous Rotation Option
  • Sealed Body Option
  • Servo Mount Option
  • Center Tap Option
  • Side Load Treatment Option
Model SPSC50S Precision Potentiometer
SPSC50S—Conductive Plastic, Continuous
  • Sine-Cosine Taps. Non-linear Output.
  • Electrical Rotation: 360°
  • Up to 5 Taps Available
  • Ball Bearing Servo Mount Standard
  • 2" Dia. Aluminum Housing
  • 1/4" Stainless Steel Shaft
  • Independent Linearity: ±0.5%
  • Power Rating: 1.25 watts
  • O-Ring Shaft Seal Option
  • Center Tap Option

Series 6130 Potentiometer
Series 6130—Conductive Plastic
  • 350° Single Turn or Continuous
  • ±1% Independent Linearity
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft; 3/8" Bushing
  • 7/8" Diameter, Low Profile
  • 1.0 Watts Power Rating
  • Center Tap Option
  • Heavy Side Load Option
  • Rotational life: 10,000,000 revolutions
Series 6670 Potentiometer
Series 6670—Conductive Plastic
  • 350° Single Turn or Continuous
  • Up to 4 Modules
  • ±0.25% Independent Linearity
  • 3.5 Watts Power Rating
  • Servo or 3/8" Bushing Mount
  • 2.0" Diameter
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rotational life: 5,000,000+ revolutions
Model 96
Model 96—5/8" Sealed Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet Element
  • Sealed for Board Wash
  • Linear, Audio, or Reverse Audio Taper
  • Metal or Plastic shaft options
  • IP65 Rating

Model P08X Potentiometer
Series P08X
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Compact Size—8mm Square
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • 1 to 4 Modules
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Concentric shaft option
  • Switch Option
  • RoHS Compliant
Model P170 Potentiometer
Model P170—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 17mm Diameter
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • SPST or SPDT Rotary Switch Option
  • Solder Lugs or PC Pin Terminals
  • 100,000 Cycle Life
  • RoHS Compliant
Series S127B
Model S127B—Modular Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet
  • One or Two Modules
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Tapers
  • 1/2" Square (12.7mm)
  • Bushing Dia.: 1/4", 3/8", 6, 7, 10mm
  • Sealed or Dust Proof
  • 1,000,000 Cycle Life
  • Rotary or Push-Pull Switch Option
  • Detent Option
  • RoHS Compliant
  • IP50 or IP67 Rated

Model SP22B Precision Potentiometer
SP22B—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
Power: 1.0 watt, Linearity: ±1%
SW22B—Wirewound, Single Turn
Power: .5 watt, Linearity: ±0.5%
  • 7/8" Dia. Anodized Aluminum Housing
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft, 3/8" Bushing
  • Gold plated brass terminals
  • Servo Mount Option
  • No Stop Option (Contiuous Rotation)
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rated 20,000,000 Turns (CP version)
Model SP50B Precision Potentiometer
SP50B—Conductive Plastic, Single Turn
  • Power: 3 watts, Linearity: ±0.5%
  • 2" Dia. Aluminum Housing
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft, 3/8" Bushing
  • Rated 20,000,000 Turns
  • Up to 3 Taps Available
  • Gold plated terminals
  • Continuous Rotation Option
  • Sealed Body Option
  • Servo Mount Option
  • Center Tap Option
  • Side Load Treatment Option
Model 8136 Potentiometer
Series 8136—Hybrid Potentiometer
  • 10-turn model
  • 7/8" Diameter
  • Plastic Shaft and Bushing
  • 2 Watts Power Rating
  • ±.15% Independent Linearity Standard
  • ±5% Resistance Tolerance Standard
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rated 1,000,000+ revolutions

Model82
Model 82—Premium Guitar Potentiometer
  • Conductive Polymer element
  • Very low noise
  • Audio Taper
  • 10% Resistance tolerance
  • ±5% Independent Linearity
  • Plain or knurled shaft
  • Long Bushing option
Model 97 and Model 99
Model 97 / 99—5/8" Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet Element
  • DPST Rotary Switch
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals
  • Linear, Audio, or Reverse Audio Taper
  • Metal or Plastic shaft options
  • IP40 Rating
Series T Potentiometer
Custom Resistive Tracks
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Narrow Variable Resistance Band
  • 45° Centered Tracking
  • 312° ±5° Mechanical Rotation
  • Stainless Steel or Plated Brass Shaft
  • Up to 1,500,000 cycles Rotational Life
  • RoHS Compliant

Series 392 / RV6 Precision Potentiometer
Series 392 / RV6— Mil-Spec Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • 1/2" Diameter Housing
  • Washable and Wave Solderable
  • Shaft Seal Standard
  • Standard or Locking Bushing
  • PC Terminals or Solder Hook Terminals
  • IP Rated (IP67)
  • 392CX QPL listed to MIL-R-94 Style RV6
  • RoHS Compliant
Series 578 Potentiometer
Series 578—Commercial Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Resistance Element (DISCONTINUED)
  • Smooth feel, quiet electrical output
  • Linear, Audio, Reverse Audio Taper
  • 1% Independent Linearity
  • .90" Diameter
  • Molded plastic housing
  • Rotational life: 5,000,000 revolutions
  • Many terminal configurations
  • Center Tap Option
Series 6143 Potentiometer
Series 6143—Conductive Plastic
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • Ball Bearing or Bronze Sleeve Bearing
  • ±1% Independent Linearity
  • .840" Diameter, Servo Mount
  • 1/8" Metal Shaft
  • 1.0 Watts Power Rating
  • Rotational life: 10M or 50M revolutions

Series 6173 Potentiometer
Series 6173—Conductive Plastic
  • 346° Single Turn or Continuous
  • ±0.5% Independent Linearity
  • Servo Mount, 1/8" Metal Shaft
  • Up to 4 Modules
  • 1.0 Watts Power Rating
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rotational life: 5,000,000+ revolutions
Series 6180 Potentiometer
Series 6180—Conductive Plastic
  • 346° Single Turn or Continuous
  • ±0.5% Independent Linearity
  • 1.0 Watts Power Rating
  • 1/8" or 1/4" Metal Shaft
  • 1/4" or 3/8" Metal Bushing
  • .874" (22.2mm) Diameter
  • Center Tap Option
  • RoHS 2 Compliant
  • Rotational life: 5,000,000+ revolutions
Series 6273 Potentiometer
Series 6273—Conductive Plastic
  • 346° Single Turn or Continuous
  • Up to 4 Modules
  • ±0.5% Independent Linearity
  • 1.5 Watts Power Rating
  • 1/8" Metal Shaft, Servo mount
  • 1.062" Diameter
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rotational life: 5,000,000+ revolutions

Series 6370 Potentiometer
Series 6370—Conductive Plastic
  • 346° Single Turn or Continuous
  • ±0.5% Independent Linearity
  • 2.0 Watts Power Rating
  • Servo or 3/8" Bushing Mount
  • Anodized Aluminum Housing
  • Front and Rear Ball Bearings
  • 1/4" Metal Shaft
  • Center Tap Option
  • Rotational life: 5,000,000+ revolutions
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Series 308-Conductive Plastic
Series 309-Thick-Film Cermet
Modular sealed potentiometers. Many rotary and push-pull switch options.
While the 308/309 incorporates a sealed construction, they are not recommended for board-washable applications.

Recommended replacement - Series S8x or S127 series (above)

Series 408-Conductive Plastic
Series 409-Thick-Film Cermet
High-performance sealed potentiometer, designed to meet wave soldering applications. Many rotary and push-pull switch options.

Recommended replacement - Series S8x or S127 series (above)

Series 590 - DISCONTINUED Series 590 - DISCONTINUED-Conductive Plastic
Series 591 - DISCONTINUED-Thick-Film Cermet
Low cost commercial modular pot, with smooth feel and high rotational life. Quiet electrical output, robust construction.

Recommended replacement - Series S8x or S127 series (above)