Multi Turning Control Potentiometer Design Guide

Selecting a Multi Turn Potentiometer

Choose a multi-turn for more power, better resolution, linearity, and setability than a single turn.
Select wirewound element for most applications.
Select hybrid element when low inductance and longer rotational life are required.
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
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
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, LO10, LO20C
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	LO10, LO20C
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
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
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	LO10, LO20C
Multi-Turn Potentiometers	MO20, MOH20, MO46
Single Turn Potentiometers	SOP30B, SO30B