Metal Shaft Potentiometers
List of Varieties
Type
Series
9mm size
11mm size
RK119
RK09L
RK0971
RK0972
Dual-shaft
Dual
Single-shaft
Single/dual
Single-shaft
Single
Number of resistor elements
Photo
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Guide
Terminal mounting
Fixing method of bushing
Operating temperature range
Operating life
Screw
−20℃ to ＋70℃
− 40℃ to ＋ 85℃（Vehicle-compatible）
−10℃ to ＋70℃
−40℃ to ＋85℃
15,000 cycles
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Available for automotive use
Life cycle (availability)
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Total resistance
（k Ω）
10, 20, 50, 100
15A, 1B, 3B, 15C
10
1B
Resistance taper
Rated Power
0.05W
R≦10kΩ 20Ω max.
10kΩ＜R＜50kΩ 30Ω max.
50kΩ≦R Nominal total resistance of 0.1% or less
Residual
R≦10kΩ 50Ω max.
resistance
ꢀ 5kΩ≦R＜ 10kΩꢀ 70dB min.
Maximum
ꢀ
5kΩ≦R＜ 10kΩꢀ 70dB min.
Mechanical
ꢀ10kΩ≦R＜ 50kΩ ꢀ80dB min.
ꢀ50kΩ≦R＜100kΩꢀ 90dB min.
100kΩ≦R ꢀꢀ ꢀ 100dB min.
ꢀ10kΩ≦R＜ 50kΩꢀ 80dB min.
ꢀ50kΩ≦Rꢀꢀꢀ ꢀꢀ 90dB min.
attenuation
—
—
performance
（Volume control）
Gang error applicable to
Dual-unit parts for audio
volume control purposes
−40dB to 0dB 3dB max.
Insulation
resistance
100MΩ min. 250V DC
300V AC for 1minute
300V AC for 1 minute
or 360V for 2s
Voltage proof
Center-taps
Detent
Without
Without, Center
0 .5 N・m
Without / With
Without
Without
0 .5 N・m
Without, Center, 11, 31
0.5N・m（With push-lock mechanism: 0.4N·m）
100N max.
Stopper strength
Electrical
performance
80N max.
Push-pull strength
10 to 55 to 10Hz/min., the amplitude is 1.5mm for all the frequencies,
in the 3 direction of X, Y and Z and for 2 hours respectively
Vibration
Shaft style
Inner-shaf：t flat type
Flat type
Flat type
Reflow
Outer-shaf：t slotted type
Insertion
Terminal style
Attached switch
Page
Rotary switch
Push-on push-off switch
Push-on switch
Push-on switch
328
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313
317
Metal Shaft Potentiometers Soldering Conditions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・349
Potentiometers Cautions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・427
Potentiometers Measurement and Test Methods ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・429
Potentiometers Resistance Taper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・431
Notes
1. For the switch attached, the single-shaft or inner shaft of the dual-shaft type can be chosen.
2. The operating temperature range for automotive applications can be raised upon request. Please contact us for details.
3. ○ Indicates applicability to some products in the series.
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