Summary of NEW 6 MM POTENTIOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE LEAD-FREE SMD PRODUCTION
Piher Sensing Systems has redesigned its PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer for high-temperature lead-free SMD production, adding high-temperature plastics, flat suction areas for vacuum pipettes, and a new pad design to enable automated reflow assembly. The updated 6 mm potentiometers include optional detents for tactile click feedback, reducing accidental movement and saving space and cost, suitable for industrial, home automation, and power tool applications, and are available in through-hole and SMD mounting versions.
Parts used in the PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer:
- PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer body (re-engineered 6 mm potentiometer)
- High-temperature plastic housing
- Flat suction areas for vacuum pipettes
- New PCB pad design for SMD reflow soldering
- Detent mechanism (stop positions for tactile feedback)
- Through-hole mounting version
- SMD mounting version
Piher Sensing Systems has re-designed its popular PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer for high temperature lead-free SMD production.
High-temperature plastics, flat suction areas for vacuum pipettes optimum assembly and a new pad design enables PIHER’s customers to employ automated placement of this components on their circuit board using reflow solder and thus simplify their manufacturing processes.
A wide range of options, including the unique stop positions (detents) that provide users desirable tactile feedback on each position setting and selection. Detents not only add a crisp “click” sensation for each position but also offer significant savings in both cost and space; and are particularly advantageous in industrial, home automation and domestic power tool applications to prevent accidental movement.
“The detent feature for 6mm potentiometer lines is a complete market breakthrough, says Jose Luis Macía, Commercial Director. “With the re-engineered 6mm potentiometers, PIHER now provides a reliable rotary ‘click’ sensation into its smallest line of rotary controls on both standard mounting versions (through hole and SMD).”
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- Can the PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer be used in lead-free SMD reflow production?
Yes, it has been re-designed for high-temperature lead-free SMD reflow production. - What design changes support automated placement?
Flat suction areas for vacuum pipettes and a new pad design support automated placement and reflow soldering. - Does the PT-6 offer tactile feedback options?
Yes, a detent feature provides stop positions that give a crisp click sensation for each position. - What applications benefit from the detent feature?
Industrial, home automation, and domestic power tool applications benefit from detents to prevent accidental movement. - Are there different mounting versions available?
Yes, the potentiometers are available in both through-hole and SMD mounting versions. - What materials are used to handle high-temperature reflow?
High-temperature plastics are used in the re-engineered design. - Does the detent feature affect cost and space?
Yes, detents offer significant savings in both cost and space according to the article.
