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 [ CTS CORPORATION ]
