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Wirewound vs Conductive Plastic Motorized Potentiometer — Choose the Right Model

Choose the right motorized potentiometer for your application. Compare wirewound and conductive plastic element types across single-turn and multi-turn configurations. Our precision motorized potentiometers combine potentiometer elements with DC or AC motors in compact packages, featuring slip clutch protection and options from 0.5W to 100W power ratings for industrial automation and process control.

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

Our Range of Products
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 5 1/4″ L

10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 5 1/4″ L

  • Starting capacitor included
  • Dynamic braking diode
  • Circuit board terminals
Single turn conductive plastic - 2 Watt - 1K to 100K - 2″ square x 4″ L

Single turn conductive plastic - 2 Watt - 1K to 100K - 2″ square x 4″ L

  • 50 million turn lifespan
  • Infinite resolution
  • Low inductance design
10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 6 3/4″ L

10 turn wirewound - 2 Watt - 100 ohm to 100K - 1.5″ x 6 3/4″ L

  • 2 million turn longevity
  • Circuit board integrated
  • 3-year warranty included
10 turn wirewound - 5 Watt - 10 ohm to 100K - 2″ square x 8.5″ L

10 turn wirewound - 5 Watt - 10 ohm to 100K - 2″ square x 8.5″ L

  • 5W high power rating
  • Snap action limit switches
  • 115 VAC reversible motor
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 - 7/8″ Dia x 4 3/4″ L

  • Space-saving compact design
  • 2 million turn reliability
  • Manual adjustment capable
Single turn conductive plastic - 1 Watt - 500 ohm to 20K Standard - 1.5″ x 4 3/4″ L

Single turn conductive plastic - 1 Watt - 500 ohm to 20K Standard - 1.5″ x 4 3/4″ L

  • 20 million turn life span
  • AC motor automation
  • Black anodized housing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a conductive plastic potentiometer?

A conductive plastic potentiometer uses a plastic resistive element with conductive particles, offering infinite resolution, longer life (10-50 million turns), and lower noise compared to wirewound types.

What is a wirewound potentiometer?

What is the difference between wirewound and carbon potentiometers?

Which element type is better for high-precision control applications?

Can motorized potentiometers be manually adjusted?

What power ratings are available for motorized potentiometers?

What motor types are available for motorized potentiometers?

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Industries We Serve

Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation

Motorized potentiometers provide precise proportional control for automated analog-driven equipment and process control systems.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

High-precision conductive plastic potentiometers enable accurate control in medical devices and diagnostic equipment applications.

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace & Defense

Reliable motorized potentiometers for aircraft simulators, helicopters, and defense equipment requiring long-term precision control.

Energy & Power Generation

Energy & Power Generation

Heavy-duty wirewound potentiometers for power plants, oil rigs, and energy facilities requiring high-power control solutions.

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Why Industrial Automation Engineers Choose On Line Controls, Inc.

44+ Years Manufacturing Excellence

Since 1980, we've delivered precision motorized potentiometers engineered and manufactured in the USA with unmatched quality and reliability for critical automation applications.

Engineered for Extreme Durability

Our motorized potentiometers feature Swiss-made motors, slip clutch protection, and life expectancies from 500,000 to 50 million turns ensuring decades of maintenance-free operation.

Complete Technical Support

Receive unlimited phone support, custom configuration assistance, and expert engineering consultation backed by our 3-year warranty on all products with repair and rebuilding services.

Get Expert Help Selecting the Right Motorized Potentiometer

Our engineers will help you choose between wirewound and conductive plastic elements based on your application requirements. Expect a detailed quote and technical specifications within 24 hours.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 978-562-5353. You can also send us a quick email at olc@onlinecontrols.com