Industrial
15/16" (24mm)
diameter 1/2 watt
composition
variable resistor
The CTS 450 Stock PotTM Program provides
immediate off-the-shelf availability from select CTS
distributors. The program offers a choice of 11 of
the most commonly used resistance values, linear or
10% logarithmic tapers and 17 popular plug in
shafts which can be quickly assembled.
Off-the-shelf availability
Choice of linear or 10% logarithmic tapers
Wide resistance range
20% resistance tolerance
Available with four shaft styles: knurled and
slotted, flatted or round, with a wide selection
of lengths and styles. Generally eliminates the
need for cutting or modification.
Economical even in limited volume applications
Supplied with mounting hardware
Series 450
Stock PotTM
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
C T S C O R P O R A T I O N /
M A N U F A C T U R E R O F R E L I A B L E E L E C T R O N I C C O M P O N E N T S
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
500 ohms through 1 Megohm
Resistance Tolerance
Standard 20%
Power Rating, Watts
Through 10K ohms,
1
/
2
watt; above 100K ohms
through 100K ohms,
1
/
3
watt; above 100K ohms,
1
/
4
watt
Voltage Rating
Bushing to terminals:
High pot test, one minute -- 1080 VAC
Operating maximum -- 750 VDC
Shaft Information
Diameter: .250" (6.35mm)
Angle of Rotation
Total Rotation: 300 degrees, 5
Effective Rotation: approximately 300 degrees
Bushing Information
Material: diecast zinc
Diameter: EIA std.
3
/
8
32 UNEF-2A thread
Length:
3
/
8
"
1
/
64
" (9.53mm 0.39mm)
Available with
3
/
8
" 32 UNEF-2A thread only
Terminal Information
Solder lug, PC formed to rear
Locating Lug
Left side, terminals down
Optional Switch
SPST rotary switch 050 is available with limited shaft
and resistance options. See ordering information.
Technical Data Sheet 1450SPB
CTS Type 450 Stock PotTM
Ordering Information
Plug In Shafts
Popular shaft styles are available with trim selections including
screwdriver slot (.047" wide x .063" or 1.19mm x 1.60mm),
flat (molded shaft flat is.156" wide x .500" long or
3.96mm x 12.7mm, brass shaft flat is .375" x .156" or
9.53mm x 3.69mm), knurled and slotted (diameter over knurl
molded is .240" - .246" or 6.10 - 6.25 mm, brass is
.231" - .241" or 5.87 - 6.12 mm), or full round.
See trim selections and shaft details in chart below.
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, RESISTOR/ELECTROCOMPONENTS / 1601 Mishawaka Street / Elkhart, Indiana 46514
North America Toll Free (888) 287-4690 / (219) 296-6700 / FAX: (219) 293-1240
http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD. / 7, Central 6th Road (Chung Liu Road) / P.O. Box 26-20
Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8417642.8110040
11-99I
450 T A103 E M4 S
RESISTANCE
LOG A
LINEAR
OHMS
TAPER
or
D TAPER
500
--
D501
1K
A102
D102
2.5K
A252
D252
5K
A502
D502
10K
A103
D103
25K
A253
D253
50K
A503
D503
100K
A104
D104
250K
A254
D254
500K
A504
D504
1M
A105
D105
SHAFT OPTIONS
BRASS
MOLDED
B1 -
5
/
8
" SD Slot
M1 -
1
/
2
" K&S
B2 -
3
/
4
" SD Slot
M2 -
5
/
8
" K&S
B3 -
7
/
8
" SD Slot
M3 -
3
/
4
"K&S
B4 - 1" SD Slot
M4 -
7
/
8
" K&S
B5 -
3
/
4
" Flat
M5 - 1" K&S
B6 -
7
/
8
" Flat
M6 -
7
/
8
" Flat
B7 - 1" Flat
M7 - 1" Flat
B8 -
3
/
4
" K&S
M8 - 2" Round
B9 -
7
/
8
" K&S
Shaft M5 Required with Switch
TERMINAL STYLE
T SOLDER LUG
V PC FORMED
TO REAR
SWITCH
BLANK NO SWITCH
S SPST Rotary 050
Switch is supplied with an
assembled molded shaft.
Shaft Option M5 Only
MOUNTING STYLE
B 3/8" DIECAST
BUSHING
E EAR MOUNT
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