CE Compliant certified

CE Compliant

Rotary Rheostats with Adjustable Resistance for Industrial Control

Rotary rheostats with adjustable resistance provide precise proportional control for industrial automation applications. These motorized units combine rheostats and potentiometers with AC/DC motors to deliver reliable variable resistance control with slip clutch protection and multiple wattage options for high-performance analog device automation.

Motorized Rheostats
25 watt with 115 VAC motor
100 watt with 115 VAC motor
50 watt with DC motor
25 watt with DC motor
50 watt with 115 VAC motor
DC Motorized Potentiometer
AC Motorized Potentiometers
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 5″ L
10 turn wirewound - 5 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K Normal 1K - 2″ Square x 6 3/4″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 1K/1K, 2K/2K, 3K/3K, 5K/5K, 5K/10K, 10K/10K - 1.5″ x 6″ L
Single turn wirewound - 0.5 Watt - 10 ohm to 20K - 1 3/8″ Dia x 3.76″L Dual 4.25″L
Single turn conductive plastic - 1 Watt - 500 ohm to 20K Standard - 1.5″ x 4 3/4″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 6 1/2″ L
10 turn wirewound - 5 Watt - 10 ohm to 100K - 2″ square x 8.5″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 5 1/4″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 5K/5K/5K normal. Others available. - 1 1/4″Dia x 7″ L
Single turn conductive plastic - 2 Watt - 500 ohm to 100K - 2″ square x 4 1/4″ L
Single turn conductive plastic - 1 Watt - 500 ohm to 20K Standard - 1.5″ x 5″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1 1/4″Dia x 4 3/4″ L
Single turn wirewound - 0.5 Watt - 1K/1K, 2K/2K, 3K/3K, 5K/5K, 5K/10K, 10K/10K - 1.5″ x 5.25″ L
Single turn Conductive plastic - 1 Watt - 500 ohm to 100K - 1 1/4″Dia X 5.4″L
Single turn wirewound - 0.5 Watt - 10 ohm to 20K - 2″ x 5.25″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1 1/4″Dia x 6″ L
Single turn Conductive plastic - 1 Watt - 50 ohm to 20K Standard - 1 3/8″ Dia x 3.76″L 5.5″L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 7/8″ Dia x 4 3/4″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 6 3/4″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 1K/1K, 2K/2K, 5K/5K, 10K/10K, 2K/3K, 5K/10K - 1 1/4″Dia x 5 3/4″ L
Single turn wirewound - 0.5 Watt - 10 ohm to 20K - 1.5″ x 5″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1 3/8″Dia x 4″ L
Single turn conductive plastic - 2 Watt - 1K to 100K - 2″ square x 4″ L
3 turn hybrid - 1 Watt - 1K to 100K - 7/8″Dia x 4 3/4″ L
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - *

Our Range of Products

Motorized Rheostats

Motorized Rheostats

  • High precision proportional control
  • Slip clutch protection
  • Multiple wattage options available
25 watt with 115 VAC motor

25 watt with 115 VAC motor

  • 25 watt 115 VAC motor
  • Small efficient package design
  • Made in USA quality
100 watt with 115 VAC motor

100 watt with 115 VAC motor

  • 115 VAC reversible motor
  • 100 watt high power rating
  • CE compliant for international use
50 watt with DC motor

50 watt with DC motor

  • 50 watt DC motor design
  • Compact efficient package
  • Slip clutch rheostat protection
25 watt with DC motor

25 watt with DC motor

  • 25 watt DC motor configuration
  • High precision proportional control
  • Reliable long-term operation
50 watt with 115 VAC motor

50 watt with 115 VAC motor

  • 50 watt AC motor power
  • CE compliant certification
  • Worldwide shipping available

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rotary rheostat?

A rotary rheostat is a variable resistance device that provides precise proportional control for industrial automation applications. These motorized units combine rheostats and potentiometers with AC or DC motors to deliver reliable variable resistance control with slip clutch protection and multiple wattage options for high-performance analog device automation.

What is the difference between a rheostat and a thermostat?

What motor voltage options are available for motorized rotary rheostats?

How long do conductive plastic element rheostats last compared to wirewound types?

Can these rotary rheostats be integrated with PLC control systems?

What repair services are available for older motorized rheostat units?

What makes dual gang motorized rheostats useful for feedback systems?

What technical support is included with motorized rotary rheostats?

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Industries We Serve

Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation

Motorized rheostats provide precise variable resistance control for automated analog devices in manufacturing processes.

Process Control

Process Control

High precision proportional controls enable accurate adjustment of process variables in chemical and manufacturing operations.

Equipment Control Systems

Equipment Control Systems

Convenient variable resistance settings for equipment requiring remote or automated control capabilities.

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