Linear motion
0.2 watt
composition
slide control
Features
• Innovative AC power switch, SPST or
SPDT, available on mono element
resistors
• 10-60mm slider travel
• 0.2 watt power rating (resistor)
• 1000 watt power rating (SPST switch)
• 600 watt power rating (SPDT switch)
• Detent at 50% travel available
• Multiple detents available
• Single or dual element designs
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Slim construction permits stacking
many units in a small space
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
CTS CORPORATION / MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Series 448
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
500 ohms through 1 megohm
Resistance Tolerance
Standard ±20%
Available ±10%
Resistance Tapers
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Insulation Resistance
10 megohms at 250 VDC
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals
Linear curves—300 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Power Rating, watts
Resistor: 0.2 watt @ 55°C derated to no load
@ 85°C, linear taper
Switch: 1000 watts 120VAC (tungsten-filament load)
6A 120VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF (inductive load)
Power Switch (optional)
SPST - 10,000 cycles carrying 1000 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
10,000 cycles switching 6A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
SPDT - 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
6,000 cycles switching 3A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
Slide Travel
X and U Style: 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60mm
V Style: 10, 15, 25, 40, and 55mm
Switch: 20mm = 17mm electrical + 3mm switch
30mm = 27mm electrical + 3mm switch
Actuator Information
See Illustrations, page 4 (Actuator Styles)
Operating Force
Either direction 20-150 gf
Switch OFF force: 100-500 gf
Stop Strength: 3K gf maximum, measured at
base of slider
Detent Force (detent optional)
Leaving detent: 20-200 gf over operating force
Operating Life
10,000 cycles
Linear 0.05w 0.1w 0.2w 0.25w 0.5w
Non-linear 0.025w 0.05w 0.1w 0.15w 0.25w
Size 10mm 15mm 30mm 45mm 60mm
Taper 20mm