Commercial
Linear Motion
Carbon Composition
Slide Potentiometer
• 1
1
/4" (31.7mm) travel
•
1
/4 watt power rating
• Choice of resistance tapers
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Choice of mounting styles
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
200 ohms through 5 Megohms, linear
Consult CTS for audio taper
Resistance Tolerance
Power Rating, Watts
1
/4 watt @ 55°C derated to no load @ 85°C,
linear taper, control mounted on steel panel
4" x 4" x .050" (101.6mm x 101.6mm x 1.27mm).
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals:
Linear curves — 500 VDC
Tapered curves — 350 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Between case and end terminals:
1080 VAC RMS
Resistance Tapers
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Actuator Travel
1
1
/4 inches (31.7mm)
Actuator Information
See illustrations, page 2.
Operating Force
Either direction 1 to 9 oz. (28 to 256 g )
Measured .250" (6.35mm) from base of actuator
Stop Strength
Maximum — 35 lbs. (15.9 kg) measured
at base of actuator
Terminal Information
Straight, vertical or snap-in to printed circuit board,
wirewrap or solder lug styles.
Mounting Information
Top, bottom, side twist tab or no twist tab mounting —
refer to illustrations, page 2.
Features
Operating Temperature
0°C to +70°C
• RoHS compliant
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Series 442
Data Sheet
Slide Potentiometer
±30%, ±20%, ±10%
Potentiometer Life
10,000 cycles