Carbon layer potentiometer KS15
Carbon Layer Potentiometer KS15 for Industrial Applications
The carbon layer potentiometer KS15 is engineered for reliable performance in industrial environments. Featuring a robust metal housing and a carbon film resistive element, this compact potentiometer is designed to deliver precise adjustment and long-term durability in mechanical and plant engineering, as well as the automotive industry.
Main Features and Benefits
- Resistive element: high-quality carbon film for consistent resistance and longevity
- Compact design: Dimensions (body without shaft): 16 × 20.5 × 14.7 mm
- Metal shaft available in Ø4 mm and Ø6 mm, shaft length 22 mm
- Flexible mounting: Central fastening (M7×0.75 or M10×0.75)
- Wide range of resistance values: 1kΩ (non-log), 5kΩ, 10kΩ, 25kΩ, and 100kΩ ±20%
- Rotation angle: 270° electrical / 270° mechanical
- Durable construction: Lifetime up to 15,000 cycles
- Connection versatility: Solder, print connection, cable, or pigtails
- Stackable design for flexible integration in panels or assemblies
- Options for logarithmic or linear characteristics
- Center detent versions (11 or 41 detent points) available
- Custom connector configurations upon request
Typical Applications
- Mechanical engineering control panels
- Industrial and plant automation
- Automotive electronic systems
- Replacement in existing panel mount carbon potentiometers
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metal |
| Bearing Type | Plain bearing |
| Shaft Diameter | Ø4 mm or Ø6 mm |
| Shaft Length | 22 mm |
| Mounting | M7×0.75 or M10×0.75 central fastening |
| Body Size (W×H×D) | 16 × 20.5 × 14.7 mm (excluding shaft) |
| Electrical/Mechanical Angle | 270° / 270° |
| Rated Lifetime | 15,000 cycles |
| Resistive Element | Carbon film |
| Available Resistances | 1kΩ (non-log), 5kΩ, 10kΩ, 25kΩ, 100kΩ ±20% |
| Connection Types | Solder, print, cable, pigtails |
The KS15 carbon layer potentiometer is a cost-effective solution for a variety of industrial control and replacement needs, offering flexible mounting and customization options to suit specific application requirements.
Description
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
-Housing: metal
-Bearing type: plain bearing
-Slider tap: single tap
-Connection types: solder connection, print connection
-Fastening type: central fastening
Shaft: Ø4/6×22mm
Size: 16×20.5×14.7 mm (without shaft)
Mounting type: M7 x 0.75 or M10 x 0.75
Torque: < 4.0 Ncm
Angle of rotation elec./mech.: 270°/270°
Lifetime: 15,000 cycles
Connection: Solder connection, print connection, cable connection, pigtails
Resistive element: carbon film
Resistor values + tolerance: 1 (non-poslog), 5, 10, 25, 100 K ohms ±20%
Application / market segment (examples): mechanical and plant engineering, automotive industry
Features: Stackable. Logarithmic characteristic available. Center detent, 11 or 41 detent points possible
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