Series 270 Data Sheet

Electrocomponents
®
Rotary Potentiometer
Industrial
16mm Diameter
Carbon Composition
Rotary Potentiometer
Features

- Bushing
- Twist or Bend Tab
- Snap-in PC Bracket
- PC Terminal

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Resistance Range Rotational Torque
500 ohms through 2 Megohms, linear 36-360 gf-cm
5K ohms through 200K ohms, audio
Stop Strength
Resistance Tolerance
5.76 kgf-cm minimum
±30%, ±20%, ±10%
Push-Pull Strength of Shaft
Power Rating
10 kg for 10 seconds
1/4 watts @ 55°C (Resistance up to 100K ohms)
1/5 watts @ 55°C (Resistance above 100K ohms) Rotational life
10K cycles
Dielectric Strength
750 VAC for 1 minute Operating temperature
-10°C to +70°C
Maximum Operating Voltage
500 VDC Solder Heat Resistance
Insulation Resistance 260°C for 5 seconds
100 Megohms minimum @ 250 VDC
Mounting Information
Angle of Rotation - Bushing
Total Rotation (Potentiometer and Switch)
- Twist Tab
Without Switch: 300°
- Bend Tab
With Switch: 315°
- Snap-in PC Bracket
Effective Electrical Angle (Potentiometer)
- PC Terminal
Without Switch: 300°
With Switch: 290°

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Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Shaft and Bushing Information

Metal Shaft and Bushing
Single or Dual Section Potentiometer with One Shaft
Shaft Diameter Bushing Diameter
inch mm inch mm
.125 3.20 1/4" – 32UNEF-2A M7 X .75P
.156 4.00 1/4" – 32UNEF-2A M7 X .75P
.187 4.70 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M7 X .75P
.236 6.00 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M8 X .75P
.250 6.35 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M9 X .75P

Concentric Tandem Potentiometer with Two Shafts

Outer Shaft Diameter Inner Shaft Diameter Bushing Diameter

inch mm inch mm inch mm
.236 6.00 .156 4.0 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M8 X.75P

.250 6.35 .125 3..2 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M9 X.75P

Molded Shaft and Bushing

Single Section Potentiometer with One Shaft
Shaft Diameter Bushing Diameter
inch mm inch mm
.156 4.00 1/4" – 32UNEF-2A M7 X .75P
.187 4.70 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M7 X .75P
.236 6.00 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M8 X .75P

.250 6.35 3/8" – 32UNEF-2A M9 X .75P

Shaft with Twist Tab, Bend Tab, Snap-in PC Bracket, or PC Terminal

All metal or molded shaft diameters can be used except .187”(4.7mm), which can be used with snap-in PC bracket only.

Terminal Information
Standard:
T: Solder lug formed 90° to the rear on single section and formed 60° on multi-section.
X: PC terminals standard .438" (11.1mm) from center line of control to PC board, straight terminals extend .156" (4.0mm)
into PC board.
U: PC terminals formed 90° forward toward mounting surface. Terminals extend .187" (4.7mm) beyond mounting surface.
V: PC terminals formed 90° to the rear, away from panel mounting. Terminals extend .442" (11.2mm) from mounting surface.

Special:
T: Solder lug perpendicular to shaft. Or, solder lug formed 60° to the rear.
W: Wire wrap terminals — .156" (4.0mm) terminal extension beyond base, formed 60° to the rear.

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 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Optional Power Switches (All SPST)

9.0
.354
15.3 5.2 3.8
.602 .205 .150
Ø2.41
T= .095 HOLES(2)
0.4
.016

ELECTRICAL 11.15
SERIES TYPE RATING .439

16.6
.652
5A @ 20 VDC
057 Rotary 3A @ 125 VAC
(UL approved)
0.8 0.4 0.2
.031 .016 .008

 
'*;< 4.37 4.37
.172 .172
Switch Actuating Torque - 2 to 10 in. oz. Ø1.40 MIN. (2)HOLES
.055
(144 to 720gf-cm) 4.50 4.50
.177 .177
mm
DIMENSION:
inch

9.1
.358 15.9
.626
.500

.610
Y=15.5
X=12.7

ELECTRICAL
SERIES TYPE RATING
DEMI Push On-Pull Off 3A @ 20 VDC
3.6 4.37 4.37
DEMI Momentary Contact 3A @ 20 VDC 0.4
.142 .172 .172
.016
Push On
3.2
.126 Ø1.40 MIN. (2)HL'S
.055

mm
DIMENSION:
inch

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 270X Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit “X” Type Terminals

MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL

MOUNTING SURFACE 7.95±0.05 7.95±0.05
.313±.002 .313±.002
L±0.8
.031 7.95
9.53 .313
.375 0.4
"A"±
.016 2.39
.094 7.95
.313
Ø15.9
.626 CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING.

11.13 CLEARANCE FOR 2.4 X 1.0(.094 X .039)

.438
LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.
15.09
.594
MOUNTING SURFACE
3/8-32UNEF-2A

1 2 3 4.09
2 WIPER REF.
.162
15.9 CCW
.626 CW
1 3

CLOCKWISE
4.37±0.05 4.37±0.05 Ø1.4 MIN.
CIRCUIT .172±.002 .172±.002 .055
(3) HOLES

RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT

mm
DIMENSION:
INCH

270U Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit “U” Type Terminals

MOUNTING SURFACE

9.53 L±0.8
.375 .031
7.95
"A"± 0.4 .313
8.00±0.05 8.00±0.05
.016
.315±.002 .315±.002
2.39
.094
7.95
.313 CLEARANCE FOR 2.4 X 1.0 (.094 X .039)
Ø15.9 11.30±0.05
MOUNTING LUG. (2)HOLES.
.626 .445±.002
11.13 CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING
.438 11.30
.445
3/8-32UNEF-2A
4.37±0.05 4.37±0.05 Ø1.4 MIN.
.172±.002 .172±.002 .055
1 2 3 (3) HOLES
9.2± 0.4 15.9
.362± .16 .626
2 WIPER
RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT
CCW CW
1 3

CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT

mm
DIMENSION:
INCH

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 270V Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit “V” Type Terminals

MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL

7.95±0.05 7.95±0.05
.313±.002 .313±.002
MOUNTING SURFACE

9.53 L±0.8
.375 .031
"A"± 0.4
.016 7.95
.313

CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING.

2.39 7.95
.094 CLEARANCE FOR 2.4 X 1.0(.094 X .039)
.313
Ø15.9 LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.
.626
12.29
CENTER LINES
.484
OF CONTROL

3/8-32UNEF-2A

1 2 3
12.29
15.9 2 WIPER .484
11.2± 0.4 .626
.441± .16 CCW CW
1 3
4.37±0.05 4.37±0.05
CLOCKWISE
.172±.002 .172±.002
CIRCUIT Ø1.4 MIN.
.055
mm
(3) HOLES DIMENSION:
INCH
RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT

275X Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit “X” Type Terminals

MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL

7.95±0.05 7.95±0.05
MOUNTING SURFACE .313±.002 .313±.002

L±0.8
.031 7.95
9.53 "A"± .313
0.4
.375 .016
2.39 CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING.
.094 7.95
CLEARANCE FOR 2.4 X 1.0(.094 X .039)
.313
LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.
Ø15.9
.626 MOUNTING SURFACE

12.5
.492
17.00 4.09
REF.
.162
.669
3/8-32UNEF-2A 2 WIPER
4.5
CCW CW
.177
1 2 3 1 3 Ø1.4 MIN.
5.00±0.05 5.00±0.05
.055
15.9 CLOCKWISE .197±.002 .197±.002
.626 (3) HOLES
CIRCUIT RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT

mm
DIMENSION:
INCH

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 270T Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Solder Lug “T” Type Terminals

MTG. SURFACE
MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL
9.53 L±0.8 7.95±0.05 7.95±0.05
.375 .031 2.39 .313±.002 .313±.002
.094
"A"±0.4
.016
7.95
.313

7.95
Ø15.9 .313 CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING.
.626
11.13 CLEARANCE FOR 2.4 X 1.0(.094 X .039)
.438 13.1 MAX. LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.
.516
3/8-32UNEF-2A
2 WIPER
CCW CW
1 2 3
1 3
15.9
.626 CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT

mm
DIMENSION:
inch

270T-2 Dual Section, Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Solder Lug “T” Type Terminals

MTG. SURFACE

18.64
.734 7.95 7.95
.313 .313 MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL
3/8-32UNEF-2A
7.95 7.95
.313 .313
2.39 7.95
.094 .313

11.13 13.1 CLEARANCE FOR

.438 MAX.
.516 BUSHING

A± 0.40 CLEARANCE FOR 2.39/.094 x 1.0/.040

.016 3 LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.
1 2
L± 0.8
.031 15.9 2 WIPER
.626 CCW CW
1 3

CLOCKWISE
CIRCUIT

mm
DIMENSION:
INCH

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270T-DEMIT Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Solder Lug “T” Type Terminals,
DEMI Switch/

MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL

MOUNTING SURFACE 7.95±0.05 7.95±0.05
.313±.002 .313±.002
18.7 L±0.8
.736 .031

"A"± 0.4
.016
R P

7.95
CLEARANCE FOR BUSHING.
.313
Ø15.9 CLEARANCE FOR 2.4 X 1.0(.094 X .039)
.626 LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.
11.13
.438
S1 S2

3/8-32UNEF-2A S1 S2 CCW 1 3 CW
1 2 3

15.9 WIPER
2
.626
"DEMI" SWITCH
CLOCKWISE

CIRCUIT

mm
DIMENSION:
INCH

270X-057X Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Printed Circuit “X” Type Terminals,
Rotary 057 Switch

MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL

7.95 7.95
MTG. SURFACE .313 .313

3.81 9.53
.150 .375 7.95 7.95
3/8-32UNEF-2A .313 .313 CLEARANCE FOR
BUSHING

2.39 7.95
CLEARANCE FOR 2.39/.094 x 1.0/.040
.094 .313
LOCATING LUG. (2)HOLES.

11.15 11.13 4.50

16.6 .439 .438 15.09
.652 .594 .177
2 WIPER
Ø1.4 MIN 5HL'S.
A± 0.40 CCW 5.72
CW
.016 .225
L± 0.80 1 3
.031 3 4.09 MTG. SURFACE
1 2 CLOCKWISE
.161
CIRCUIT
4.37 4.37
.172 .172

mm
DIMENSION:
INCH

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 Shaft Diameter and Trim

Type Diameter
ROUND Dia.
A .125” (3.18 mm)

R .156” (3.96 mm)

G .187” (4.75 mm)

X .236” (6.00 mm)

P .250” (6.35 mm)

X Type Diameter X Y
FLATTED Dia. Y
B .125” (3.18 mm) .250” (6.35 mm) .109” (2.77 mm)

D .250” (6.35 mm) .375” (9.52 mm) .156” (3.96 mm)

H .187” (4.75 mm) .250” (6.35 mm) .156” (3.96 mm)

F .156” (3.96 mm) .250” (6.35 mm) .109” (2.77 mm)

L .236” (6.00 mm) .472” (12.0mm) .177” (4.50 mm)

V* .187” (4.75 mm) .313” (7.95 mm) .156” (3.96 mm)

W** .236” (6.00 mm) .472” (12.0 mm) .177” (4.50 mm)

*Molded Shaft, FMS .875” (22.2 mm), not available with switch
**Molded Shaft, FMS .984” (25.0 mm), with rotary switch only

X
Type Diameter X Y
SLOTTED Y

C .125” (3.18 mm) .047” (1.19 mm) .039” (1.00 mm)

S .156” (3.96 mm) .047” (1.19 mm) .039” (1.00 mm)

J .187” (4.75 mm) .047” (1.19 mm) .039” (1.00 mm)

M .236” (6.00 mm) .047” (1.19 mm) .039” (1.00 mm)

E .250” (6.35 mm) .047” (1.19 mm) .039” (1.00 mm)

X
Type Diameter X Y Z
KNURLED & SLOTTED Y

(Metal Shaft) N .236” (6.00 mm) .342” (8.70 mm) .039” (1.00 mm) 18 Teeth
Z

T .250” (6.35 mm) .279” (7.10 mm) .062” (1.57 mm) 24 Teeth

X Type Diameter X Y Z
KNURLED & SLOTTED
(Molded Shaft) Y
U* .187” (4.75 mm) .062” (1.57 mm) .046” (1.17 mm) 18 Teeth
Z
K** .236” (6.00 mm) .200” (5.08 mm) .046” (1.17 mm) 18 Teeth

*Molded Shaft, FMS .500” (12.7 mm), not available with switch
**Molded Shaft, FMS .500” (12.7 mm), with rotary switch only

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 Ordering Information

270/275 T 2 20 R 103 B 1 A 1
TERMINAL STYLE
T – SOLDER LUG
* X – PC
* U – FORMED
TO FRONT
V – FORMED
TO REAR
SHAFT LENGTH “L” RESISTANCE CODE TAPER
* Sfrvjsfe!for 275 Tfsjft
EXAMPLES
METAL SHAFTS 1 – LINEAR
EXAMPLES CODE RESISTANCE 2 – 10% AUD
MOUNTING STYLE “A” 16 – .500" 501 500 OHMS 3 – 10% CCW
20 – .625" 102 1K AUD
BRASS BUSHING MOUNT 24 – .750"
LENGTH EXAMPLES 28 – .875" 252 2.5K
2 – .250" 32 – 1.000" 502 5K
3 – .375" LENGTH INCREMENT: 1/32” 103 10K SWITCH TYPE
8 – 1.000" MOLDED SHAFT 253 25K
A – NONE
3/8" – 32UNEF-2A 16 – .500" (shaft trim “U” & “K” only) 503 50K
B – SPST ROTARY
LENGTH INCREMENT: 1/32” 28 – .875" (shaft trim “V” only) 104 100K C – DEMI
TWIST TAB MOUNT 32 – .984" (shaft trim “W” only) MOMEMTARY
1 – TWIST TAB D – DEMI
RESIST TOL
PUSH-PULL
BRACKET MOUNT
A – ±10%
0 – BRACKET
B – ±20%
SHAFT DIAMETER AND TRIM C – ±30%
METAL SHAFT
A– .125" DIA. ROUND
B– .125" DIA. FLATTED SPECIALS
C– .125" DIA. SLOTTED
1 – LEFT LOCATING LUG
R– .156" DIA. ROUND
2 – 50% DETENT WITH LEFT
F– .156" DIA. FLATTED
LOCATING LUG
S– .156" DIA. SLOTTED
3 – 50% DETENT WITH RIGHT
G– .187" DIA. ROUND
LOCATING LUG
H– .187" DIA. FLATTED
4 – RIGHT LOCATING LUG
J – .187" DIA. SLOTTED
X– .236" DIA. ROUND 5 – NO LOCATING LUG
L– .236" DIA. FLATTED
M– .236" DIA. SLOTTED
N– .236" DIA. SLOTTED & KUNRLED
P– .250" DIA. ROUND
D– .250" DIA. FLATTED
E– .250" DIA. SLOTTED
T– .250" DIA. SLOTTED & KUNRLED
MOLDED SHAFT
*U – .187" DIA. SLOTTED & KUNRLED
(.500” shaft length only)
**K – .236" DIA. SLOTTED & KUNRLED
(.500” shaft length only)
*V – .187" DIA. FLATTED (.875” shaft length only)
**W – .236" DIA. FLATTED (.984” shaft length only)
* Molded shaft not available with swtich
** Molded shaft with rotary switch only

Note :
Consult CTS for custom or not listed features including shaft, bushing, longer life cycles, solderable cover, anti-static design, etc.

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