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Rheostat and Tap Switch Hardware

Rheostat and Tap Switch Hardware

Rheostat and Tap Switch Hardware

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and details for Ohmite's rheostat and tap switch hardware, including knobs, dials, mounting fasteners, and coupling kits. It outlines the compatibility of various components with different models and provides part numbers for ordering.
Specifications:
  • Mounting Models: The document lists front and rear mount models with maximum panel thickness specifications. For example, part number 6532 is compatible with models H, J for front mount and H, J, G, K, L for rear mount with a max panel thickness of 5/32".
  • Knobs: Various knob types are detailed, including bar knobs, handwheels, and finger grips, each with specific dimensions and compatible models. For instance, the bar knob (part number 5102) is 2 1/4" long and fits models H, J, G, K, L.
  • Dials: Black-enameled aluminum dials are available for rheostats and tap switches, with etched figures for readability. Dial part numbers are provided along with compatible models and knob types.
Procedures:
  • Coupling Kits: These kits allow tandem mounting of two rheostat units. Each kit includes a steel "U" frame, coupling with set screw, mica washer, allen wrench, and instructions.
  • Repair Kits: Rheostat repair kits include electrical contact replacement components such as contact/slip ring assemblies, copper graphite washer, spring arm, and hub.
Additional Hardware:
  • Extra mounting hardware kits contain nuts and lock washers for panel mounting units, with part numbers provided for specific models.
Key Notes:
  • Standard values are marked with a symbol, while non-standard values may incur a minimum handling charge.
  • Specifications for dials include the number of positions, which should be specified as a suffix when ordering.
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Catalog excerpts

Rheostat and Tap Switch Hardware-1

Any knob can be used with any rheostat and tap switch model which has the corresponding shaft diameter. Knobs are fastened to shafts with slotted set screws. Slotted Hex socket Knob set screw set socket Description dia. ■£5102 — Bar knob, 2V4" long — Hole Fits dia. model RHEOSTAT TANDEM COUPLING KiTS Ohmite coupling kits permit tandem mounting of two rheostat units. A coupling fastens to the shaft of the back unit; projections on the coupling engage the recesses in the driving hub of the front unit. Each kit consists of a steel “U” frame, a coupling with set screw, mica washer, allen wrench and instructions. Part No. Front mount models Rear mount models Max. panel thickness ✓ 6532 H, J H, J, G, K, L 5/32" ✓ 6533 G, K, L H, J, G, K, L '/a" ✓ = Standard values = Non-standard values subject to minimum handling charge per item

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Rheostat and Tap Switch Hardware-2

Handsomely finished, black-enameled, aluminum dials for Ohmite rheostats and tap switches. Figures and lines are etched on a black background for contrast and ease of readability. On rheostat dials, divisions indicating approximate percentage of rheostat resistance in circuit are marked from 0 to 100. On tap switch dials, Number of dial positions are identical with number of switch positions. Part No. For model For knob Dial dia Electrical contact replacement kit. Kit includes contact/slip ring assemblies (for round and ribbon wire rheostats), copper graphite washer, spring arm and hub. Instructions...

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