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MLP Linear Potentiometer

Offers unrivaled performance in an amazingly small size


Key features

  • Absolute Linear Position to 6 inches (150 mm)
  • Resistance: 1.25 - 10
  • High Cycle Applications
  • Industrial Automation, Test & Robotics Applications
  • IP67 Protection
  • Extended Temperature Range

About the MLP Linear Potentiometer

Our miniature MLP series linear potentiometers offer unrivaled performance in an amazingly small size. Though small, the MLP is environmentally robust (IP67), operates over a broad temperature range (-22° to 300°F) and is
long lasting (>25 million cycles).

These features make our miniature MLP linear potentiometer the perfect solution for many applications including industrial, medical, automotive, and motion control.

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Enclosure material Aluminium
Full stroke range 12.5, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150
Life expectancy > 25 million cycles
Linearity (% of span) .5, 1
Operating speed 400 inches (10 M) per second max.
Output signal Voltage divider (potentiometer)
Repeatability .01 mm
Resistance (kΩ) 1.25, 10, 2.5, 5, 7.5
Resolution Essentially infinite
Sensor Conductive plastic linear potentiometer
Weight (g) 24, 26, 29, 33, 37, 43, 46

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