Resistance Range
10 K ohms through 200 K ohms Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Special: ±10% and ±30% available Resistance Taper
Linear ±5%
Insulation Resistance
100 megohms minimum @ 250 VDC Operating Temperature
-10°C to +70°C
Rotational Torque
3 to 10 gf-cm
Rotational Life
1,000,000 cycles
Power Rating
0.01 watt at 50°C derated to no load at 85°C Maximum Operating Voltage
Maximum 50 VAC or 5 VDC Angle of Rotation
Total Rotation - With Shaft: 180°
No Shaft: 360°Effective Rotation: 38°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 85°, 90°or 110°available
(Typical joystick control use.) Materials
Housing: UL 94V-2
Shaft / Bushing: UL 94V-2
Base UL flame class 94HB
Shaft Information
Flatted, molded shaft
Diameter: 3.96 mm or 5.0 mm,
depending on shaft trim
Mounting Information
Bushing mount (unthreaded)
Diameter: 7.00 mm
Length: 5.00 mm
Tap Available
4°angle at 50% rotation optional
Other taps available - consult CTS
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Technical Data Sheet 1251 C T S C O R P O R A T I O N/M A N U F A C T U R E R O F R E L I A B L E E L E C T R O N I C C O M P O N E N T S
CTS SERIES 251
Part Number Code For Ordering
Order Information
“T” Shaft Trim
“F” Shaft Trim
No Shaft
F - 5 mm dia flatted
thickness 3.5 mm T - 4 mm dia flatted
thickness 3.45 mm
Resistance Code Examples Code Resistance 252 2.5K 25325K 254250K 4-38°5-110°6-85°7-70°8-DIMENSION:
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Mounting Hole Detail
Mounting Hole Detail
Hole Placement Detail View from pot mounting side