Linear Control Potentiometer Design Guide

Determine the length of the stroke to be measured, power rating, and resistance value.
Determine any size limitations.
Select a conductive plastic element for long life and infinite resolution.
Select a wire-wound element for stability and better linearity.
Determine how the shaft will be connected to your device.
Use the icons below to find a model ideally designed to fit your application.
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Precision Potentiometer Application Guide : Click on one of the product links below to locate a model best suited to your application

Test and Lab Equipment	Precision measuring devices, plotters, power supplies
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LCP8, LCP12, LCP15, LCP18UC, LCP20, LCP30, LCPL, LWR10, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MW10, MW12, MH12, MW20, MH20, MW22, MH22
Single Turn Potentiometers	SP12, SP22E, SW22E, SP22D, SW22D, SP22B, SW22B, SK22B, SP30B, SP40B, SW45B, SPSC50S

Heavy Equipment	Construction vehicles, cranes, hoists
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LCP18UC, LCP20, LCP30, LO20C, LWR20, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MR46, SMR46, MO20, MOH20, MO46
Single Turn Potentiometers	SP22D, SW22D, SOP30B, SLNB22

Industrial	Processing equipment, conveyor controls, extruders, speed controls, foot pedals Recommended Options where applicable : Moisture Lubing, Side Load Lubing, Slip Clutch
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LCP12Y, LCP15, LCP8, LCP20, LWR10, LWR20, LO20C, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MW12, MH12, MW22, MH22, MR46, SMR46, MO20, MOH20, MO46
Single Turn Potentiometers	SP12, SP22E, SW22E, SP22D, SW22D, SK22B, SP30B, SLNB22, SPSC50S

Marine Environment	Rudder controls, deep sea manipulators, salt water platforms. Recommended Options where applicable : Oil-filled, O-Ring shaft seal, Sealed Body
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LO20C, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MO20, MOH20, MO46
Single Turn Potentiometers	SO30B

Medical Equipment (non-life support)	X-ray machines, MRI scanners, position controls, wheelchair
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LCP8 , LCP12 , LCP15 , LCP18UC , LCP20, LCPL , LWR10, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MW12, MH12, MW20, MH20, MW22, MH22
Single Turn Potentiometers	SP12, SP22E, SW22E, SK22B, SW45B, SP30B, SPSC50S

Robotics	Analog inputs, remote operated vehicles, creature animation
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LCP8, LCP12Y, LCP18UC, LCP20, LCP30, LCPL, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MW20, MH20, MR46, SMR46
Single Turn Potentiometers	SP12, SP22E, SW22E, SP22D, SW22D,SP22B, SW22B, SP30B, SP40B, SW45B

Farm Equipment	Tractors, conveyor controls, food processing
Linear Motion Potentiometers	LO20C, LHK15-30
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MO20, MOH20, MO46
Single Turn Potentiometers	SOP30B, SO30B