Industrial
24mm Diameter
1/2 Watt, Composition
Rotary Potentiometer
Series 450
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
100 ohms through 10 Megohms, linear
Resistance Tolerance
Power Rating
1/2 watts @ 55°C (Resistance up to 100K ohms)
1/3 watts @ 55°C (Resistance above 100K ohms)
Angle of Rotation
Total Rotation (Potentiometer and Switch)
Without switch or with push switch: 300°
300°
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Electrocomponents
Data Sheet
Rotary Potentiometer
±30%, ±20%, ±10%
1K ohms through 1 Megohms, audio
Dielectric Strength
1080 VAC for 1 minute
Maximum Operating Voltage
750 VDC
Insulation Resistance
100 Megohms minimum @ 250 VDC
Rotational Torque
Standard: 54 - 432 gf-cm
(Consult CTS for special torque)
Stop Strength
10.36 kgf-cm minimum
Push-Pull Strength of Shaft
10 kg for 10 seconds
Rotational Life
Standard: 10K cycles
Special: 100K, 250K cycles
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +80°C
Solder Heat Resistance
260°C for 5 seconds
Features
- Bushing
- Twist or Bend Tab
- Snap-in PC Bracket
- PC Terminal
Mounting Information
- Bushing
- Twist Tab
- Bend Tab
- Snap-in PC Bracket
- PC Terminal
With rotary switch: 320°
Electrical Effective Angle (Potentiometer)
TGC SPST 6 amps @ 125 volts AC
Rotary UL & CSA Recognized
Actuating Angle – 20˚
Actuating Torque – 7 to 17 in. oz.
(504 to 1225 gf-cm)
FR-GC SPST 3 amps @ 125 volts,
Rotary 1 amp @ 250 volts AC
UL Recognized
GC SPST 5 amps @ 20 volts DC
Rotary (Automotive)
Actuating Angle – 20˚
Actuating Torque – 7 to 17 in. oz.
(504 to 1225 gf-cm)
Contact
Series Arrangement Electrical Rating Outline Drawing
DIMENSION: mm
inch
OPTIONAL POWER SWITCHES
HOLES 2.39/.094x3.18/.125
SWITCH TERMINAL
.515
6.7
Ø23.4
13.1
.250
6.4
.265
.921
Ø23.4
.921
.515
13.1
SWITCH TERMINAL
HOLES 2.39/.094x3.18/.125
6.4
.250
6.7
.265
SWITCH TERMINAL
13.1
.515
6.4
.250
6.7
.265
Ø23.4
.921
HOLES 2.39/.094x3.18/.125
TV-023 SPST TV-5 rating
Actuating Angle – 20˚
Actuating Torque – 10 to 20 in. oz.
(720 to 1441 gf-cm)
DIMENSION: mm
inch
DIMENSION: mm
inch
RotaryUL & CSA Recognized
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Series Arrangement Electrical Ratin g Outline Drawing
OPTIONAL POWER SWITCHES
040 SPST 6 amps @ 125 volts AC
Push-on
Push-off
Pre-travel 13/64” (5.2 mm)
Activating Force: 2 to 5 lb
(0.9 to 2.3 kg)
041 SPDT 6 amps @ 125 volts AC
Push-off
Pre-travel 13/64” (5.2mm)
Activating Force: 2 to 5 lb
(0.9 to 2.3 kgf)
050 SPST 3 amps @ 125 volts AC
Rotary (Shallow construction switch)
UL & CSA Recognized
7.5 amps @ 20 volts DC
(Automotive)
Actuating Angle: 25˚
Actuating Torque: 2 to 15 in. oz.
(144 to 1080 gf-cm)
FR-027 DPST3 amps @ 125 volts,
Rotary 1 amp @ 250 volts AC
UL Recognized
Actuating Angle: 20˚
Actuating Torque: 10 to 20 in. oz.
(720 to 1441 gf-cm)
DIMENSION: mm
inch
HOLES-1.93/.076x3.15/.124
SWITCH TERMINAL
Ø23.6
.687
.687
11.9
5.6
17.5
.469
.219
Ø17.5
.930
HOLES-1.93/.076x3.15/.124
SWITCH TERMINAL
Ø23.6
.687
.687
11.9
5.6
17.5
.469
.219
Ø17.5
.930
Ø2.4
5.6
9.5
7.14
.281
7.14
.281
0.4
.016
0.8
.031
.375
.219 .156
4.0
.016
0.40
.094
POLE #2
POLE #1
HOLES 2.39/.094 x 3.18/.125
SWITCH TERMINAL
.921
.250 .265
.515
13.1
6.76.4
Ø23.39
Push-on
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inch
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inch
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FR-02 8 SPDT 3 amps @ 125 volts AC
UL Recognized
Rotary
Actuating Angle
Actuating Torque 10 to 20 in. oz.
(720 to 1440 gf-cm)
TV-020 DPST Pole #1, TV-1 rating
Rotary
Actuating Angle
Actuating Torque 10 to 20 in. oz.
(720 to 1440 gf-cm)
Contact
Series Arrangement Electrical Ratin g Outline Drawing
TV-021 SPDT TV-4 rating
UL Recognized
Rotary
Actuating Angle
Actuating Torque 10 to 20 in. oz.
(720 to 1440 gf-cm)
FR-K SPST 3 amps @ 125 volts AC
UL & CSA Recognized
Pull-on
Push-off
Pre-travel 5/32” (3.97mm)
Actuating force 7 to 16 oz. - Single section control
(198 to 454 gf)
7 to 20 oz. - Tandem control
(198 to 567 gf)
DIMENSION: mm
inch
OPTIONAL POWER SWITCHES
SWITCH TERMINAL
13.1
.515
6.4
.250
6.7
.265
Ø23.4
.921
HOLES 2.39/.094x3.18/.125
POLE #1
POLE #2
SWITCH TERMINAL
13.1
.515
6.4
.250
6.7
.265
Ø23.4
.921
HOLES 2.39/.094x3.18/.125
POLE #1
POLE #2
SWITCH TERMINAL
13.1
.515
6.4
.250
6.7
.265
Ø23.4
.921
HOLES 2.39/.094x3.18/.125
POLE #1
POLE #2
HOLES 2.39/.094 X 3.18/.125
SWITCH TERMINAL
6.8
10.2
20.65
16.3
9.5
.813
.641
.375
.266
.406 .328
8.33
Pole #2, TV-3 rating
UL & CSA Recognized
125 volts AC
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DIMENSION: mm
inch
DIMENSION: mm
inch
MTG. SUR FACE
12.7 MAX.
3/8-32NEF
0.8
.031
"L"±
0.4
"A"± .016
Ø23.8
.937
11.3
.445
.594
15.1
.781
19.8
MAX.
.125±.005
3.2±0.13
.804
20.4
.438
11.1
CLEARANCE HOLE
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
1.57±0.08
2.08±0.08
4.16±0.08
.164±.003
.082±.003
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.062±.003
.062±.003
1.57±0.08
.500
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
LOC. LUG 2.03
PANEL PIERCING GEN. TOL. ±.002
ABOVE MTG. SUR FACE
20.4
.804
Ø23.8
.937
11.3
.445 .080
5.97
.235.235
5.97
4.70
.185
0.69
.027
2.08Ø (3) HOLES
.082
MOUNTING SUR FACE
±0.4
±.016
±0.8
±.031
.594X=17.48
Y=22.23
.688
.875
1.109
.875
Y=28.17
X=22.23
±0.05
.125±.005
3.2±0.13
.438
11.1
450T Metal Shaft, Bushing Mou, Type "T" Solder Lug Terminals
450X / 450Y Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit Type "X" Or "Y" Terminals
"L"
15.1
“A”
MTG. SUR FACE
123
11.3
.445
Ø23.8
.937
±0.8
±.031
"L"
±0.4
±.016
“A”
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
9.9±0.4
.390±.016
.125±.005
3.2±0.13
.438
11.1
20.4
.804
.594
15.1
4.17±0.08
.164±.003
5.97±0.05
.235±.002 .235±.002
5.97±0.05
2.08±0.05
DIA. 3 HOLES
.082±.002
CLEARANCE HOLE
1.57±0.08
.062±.003.062±.003
1.57±0.08 10.41±0.08
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
2.08±0.08
.082±.003
16.15±0.05
.636±.002
DIMENSION: mm
inch
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450U Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit Type "U" Termina ls
3
21
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
3
2
1
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
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MTG. SUR FACE
3
2
1
11.3
.445
Ø23.8
.937
±0.8
±.031
"L"
±0.4
±.016
“A”
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
11.9±0.4
.469±.016
.125±.005
3.2±0.13
20.4
.804
.594
15.1
4.17±0.08
.164±.003
5.97±0.05
.235±.002.235±.002
5.97±0.05
2.08±0.05
DIA. 3 HOLES
.082±.002
CLEARANCE HOLE
1.57±0.08
.062±.003
.062±.003
1.57±0.0810.41±0.08
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
2.08±0.08
.082±.003
16.15±0.05
.636±.002
DIMENSION:mm
inch
.438
11.1
450V Metal Shaft, Bush s lanimreT ”V“ epyT tiucriC detnirP ,tnuoM gni
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WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCW CW
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MTG. SUR FACE
22.2
"A" 123
6
5
4
(P)(R)
CLEARANCE HOLE
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
1.57±0.08
2.08±0.08
4.16±0.08
.164±.003
.082±.003
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.062±.003
.062±.003
1.57±0.08
.937
Ø23.8
±0.4
±.016
.874
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
3.2±0.13
.125±.005
.804
20.4
11.1
.438
15.09
.594
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±0.8
±.031
“L”
T2-450 Dual-section, Metal Shaft, Bushing Moun t, Type “T” Solder Lug Terminals
DIMENSION:mm
inch
WIPER
WIPER
5
64
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCW CW
DIMENSION: mm
inch
DIMENSION: mm
inch
.937
Ø23.8
.804
20.4
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
15.09
.594
±0.4
±.016
22.2
.874
"A"
±0.8
±.031
11.1
.438
3.2±0.13
.125±.005
Ø23.8
MOUNTING SUR FACE
.937
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
5.56
.219
5.16
.203 TRAVEL
"L" ±0.8 12.7
±.031
.500 MAX
11.89
.468
12.7
.500 11.1
3.15
.438
.124
1.57
.062
0.51
.020
TC2-450 Dual-section, Concentric Metal Shafts, Bushing Mount, Type “ T” Solder Lug Terminals
040-TMG450 Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount with Insulated Plate, Type “T” So lder Lug Terminals,
040 Switch
“L”
±0.8
±.031
“l”
* Consult CTS for its part no., or availability of more sections
CLEARANCE HOLE
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
1.57±0.08
2.08±0.08
4.16±0.08
.164±.003
.082±.003
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.062±.003
.062±.003
1.57±0.08
MTG. SUR FACE
15.09
.594
.804
20.4
(2) HOLES
CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING
Ø3.58
11.10±0.05
.437±.002 .437±.002
11.10±0.05
Ø.141
* Refer to page 3 for switch details
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WIPER
WIPER
5
64
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
1 2 3
6
54
1 2 3
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
6.35
.250
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DIMENSION: mm
inch
Ø23.8
MOUNTING SUR FACE
.937
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
5.56
.219
5.16
.203 TRAVEL
"L" ±0.8 12.7
±.031
.500 MAX
11.89
.468
12.7
.500 11.1
3.15
.438
.124
1.57
.062
0.51
.020
041-TMG450 Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount with Insulated Plate, Type “T” So lder Lug Terminals,
041 Switch
15.09
.594
.804
20.4
(2) HOLES
CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING
Ø3.58
11.10±0.05
.437±.002 .437±.002
11.10±0.05
Ø.141
* Refer to page 3 for 041 switch detail
1 2 3
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
6.35
.250
Shaft Trim Options
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inch
MOUNTING SURFACE
3/8-32 UNEF-2A THRD.
11.1
3.15
.438
.124
050-T450 Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Solder Lug terminals, 050 Switch
* Refer to Ordering Information for switch details
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
11.3
1 2 3
0.4
5.6
9.5
Ø2.4
(4)
1 2 3
13.1
6.7
6.4
HOLES
SWITCH TERMINAL
3.2±0.13
.125±.005
.804
20.4
15.09
.594
MOUNTING SURFACE
±0.4
±.016
“A”
±0.8
±.031
“L”
Ø23.8
.937
.016
1.52
.060
.220
.374
.445
3/8-32 UNEF-2 A THRD.
.094 (2)
12.7
.500 MAX
CLEARANCE HOLE
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
1.57±0.08
2.08±0.08
4.16±0.08
.164±.003
.082±.003
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.062±.003
.062±.003
1.57±0.08
11.1
.438
.804
20.4
15.09
.594
"L" ±0.8
±.031
12.7
.500
Ø23.8
.937
Ø23.4
.921
.252
.264
.010 x .126
2.4 x 3.2
.516
TGC-TMG450 Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount with Insulated Plate, Type “T”Solder Lug Terminals,
TGC Switch
WIPER
1 3
2
CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT
CCWCW
CLEARANCE HOLE
10.41±0.08
.410±.003
1.57±0.08
2.08±0.08
4.16±0.08
.164±.003
.082±.003
.410±.003
10.41±0.08
.062±.003
.062±.003
1.57±0.08
DIMENSION: mm
inch
6.35
.250
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6.35
.250”
6.35
.250” 3.96
.156”
9.53
.375”
5.99
.236”
1.57
.062”
24 TEETH
8.74
.344”
5.99
.236”
1.17
.046”
1.57
.062”
DIMENSION: mm
inch
* Refer to page 3 for 050 switch detail
* Refer to page 2 for TGC switch detail
MOUNTING STYLE “A”
BRASS BUSHING MOUNT
2– .250" (6.35mm)
3– .375" (9.53mm)
8– 1.000" (25.4mm)
1– TWIST TAB
A– .250" (6.35mm)
B– .375" (9.53mm)
SHAFT LENGTH “L”
20 – .625" (15.9mm)
24 – .750" (19.1mm)
28 – .875" (22.2mm)
32 – 1.000" (25.4mm)
TERMINAL STYLE
T– SOLDER LUG
X– PC (STD.)
U– FORMED TO FRONT
V– FORMED TO REAR
Ordering Information
T 2 20 R 103 B 1
RESIST TOL
A– ±10%
B– ±20%
SHAFT TRIM
R– ROUND
F– FLATTED
K– KNURLED & SLOTTED
S– SLOTTED
TAPER
1– LINEAR
2– 10% AUD
3– 10% CCW
AUD
SPECIALS
1–LEFT SIDE LUG
4– RIGHT SIDE LUG
5– NO LOCATING LUG
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
CODE RESISTANCE
501 500
102 1K
252 2.5K
502 5K
103 10K
253 25K
104 100K
SWITCH ACTUATION CTS TYPE
C– SPST ROTARY TGC
D– DPST ROTARY 027
E– SPDT ROTARY 028
F– SPST PULL-PUSH FRK
G– SPST PUSH-PUSH 040
H– SPDT PUSH-PUSH 041
450
*6 – BOTH SIDE LUGS
Y– PC (LONG)
B– SPST ROTARY 050
M– .250" (6.35mm)
M2 – .625" (15.9mm)
M3 – .750" (19.1mm)
M4 – .875" (22.2mm)
M5 – 1.000" (25.4mm)
METAL SHAFT
MOLDED SHAFT
A– NONE
M1 – .500" (12.7mm)
Notes:
* Reduce .014” length when
molded bushing is used
* Molded shafts for pot only,
or pot with rotary switch.
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J–SPST FR-GC
ROTARY
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DIAMETER: 3/8”
LENGTH INCREMENT: 1/8”
DIE-CAST BUSHING MOUNT
DIAMETER: 3/8”
MOLDED BUSHING MOUNT
DIAMETER: 3/8”
TWIST TAB MOUNT
DIAMETER: 1/4”
LENGTH INCREMENT: 1/32”
Please consult factory for other mounting options or custom features not listed.
EXAMPLES
Notes:
* BOTH SIDE LUG OPTION
AVAILABLE WITH BRASS
BUSHING ONLY
