Series 450
Stock Pot™
®
Industrial
15/16" (24mm)
diameter 1/2 watt
composition
variable resistor
The CTS 450 Stock Pot™ 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
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, ±5º
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 1448C
Technical Data Sheet 1450SPB
CTS CORPORATION /
MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
CTS Type 450 Stock Pot™
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
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.
Ordering Information
450 T A103 E M4 S
SWITCH
TERMINAL STYLE
T
– SOLDER LUG
V
– PC FORMED
TO REAR
RESISTANCE
OHMS
500
1K
2.5K
5K
10K
25K
50K
100K
250K
500K
1M
LOG A
TAPER
—
A102
A252
A502
A103
A253
A503
A104
A254
A504
A105
LINEAR
D TAPER
D501
D102
D252
D502
D103
D253
D503
D104
D254
D504
D105
MOUNTING STYLE
B
– 3/8” DIECAST
BUSHING
E
– EAR MOUNT
BLANK – NO SWITCH
S –
SPST Rotary 050
Switch is supplied with an
assembled molded shaft.
Shaft Option M5 Only
SHAFT OPTIONS
BRASS
MOLDED
B1
-
5
/
8
” SD Slot
B2
-
3
/
4
” SD Slot
B3
-
7
/
8
” SD Slot
B4
- 1” SD Slot
B5
-
B6
-
B8
-
3
/
4
”
7
/
8
”
or
M1
-
1
/
2
” K&S
M2
-
5
/
8
” K&S
M3
-
3
/
4
”K&S
M4
-
7
/
8
” K&S
M5
- 1” K&S
M6
-
7
/
8
” Flat
M7
- 1” Flat
M8
- 2” Round
Flat
Flat
K&S
B7
- 1” Flat
3
/
4
”
B9
-
7
/
8
” K&S
Shaft M5 Required with Switch
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
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