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Ohmite RKS16RE Wirewound Rheostat

The OHMITE RKS16RE is a wirewound rheostat, a type of variable resistor used for controlling electrical power. These devices are commonly employed in industrial machinery, motor speed control, and audio equipment where precise and reliable resistance adjustment is required. The RKS16RE features a robust construction and is designed for long-term performance in demanding environments. Due to their electro-mechanical nature, these rheostats are subject to mechanical wear and have a finite lifespan. Refer to catalog #203 for comprehensive specifications and application guidelines.

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Ohmite RKS16RE Wirewound Rheostat Specifications:

  • ohmic_voltage: Up to 305 (RMS)
  • watts_range: 7.5 to 10.0-5K
  • core: Enclosed
  • dimension_c: 0.875/22.23
  • dimension_b: 0.515/13.08
  • shaft_rotation: —
  • torque: 0.25-3 oz. in.
  • temperature: 300°
  • model_type: RCS/RCL
  • shaft_diameter: 0.531/13.49 mm
  • shaft_type: Locking
  • mounting: Panels to 0.125/3.18mm thick
  • bushing: [1] /4-32
  • hex_nut_thickness: [1] /16
  • standard_shaft_diameter: 0.25/6.4 mm
  • locking_shaft_diameter: 0.625/15.88 mm
  • ohm_voltage_behind_panel_b: 1.0-15K
  • diameter_d: 0.688/17.46
  • model_type_e: RES/REL
  • wattage_e: 12.5
  • core_e: open
  • ohm_voltage_e: 1.0-15K
  • dimension_c_e: 0.875/22.23
  • dimension_b_e: 0.594/15.08
  • torque_e: 1-6 oz. in.
  • model_type_g: RGS
  • wattage_g: 75
  • ohm_voltage_g: 0.5-50K
  • core_g: open
  • dimension_c_g: 2.75/69.25
  • torque_g: 0.5-2 lb. in.
  • model_type_h: RHS/RHL
  • wattage_h: 25
  • ohm_voltage_h: 1.0-25K
  • core_h: open
  • dimension_c_h: 1.560/39.62
  • torque_h: 0.25-0.5 lb. in.
  • model_type_j: RJS
  • wattage_j: 50
  • ohm_voltage_j: 0.5-50K
  • core_j: open
  • dimension_c_j: 2.31/58.67
  • torque_j: 0.25-2 lb. in.
  • model_type_k: RKS
  • wattage_k: 100
  • ohm_voltage_k: 0.5-50K
  • core_k: open
  • dimension_c_k: 3.125/79.38
  • torque_k: 0.5-2 lb. in.
  • model_type_l: RLS
  • wattage_l: 150
  • ohm_voltage_l: 0.5-50K
  • core_l: open
  • dimension_c_l: 4.00/101.60
  • torque_l: 0.5-3 lb. in.
  • model_type_n: RNS
  • wattage_n: 300
  • ohm_voltage_n: 1.0-50K
  • core_n: open
  • dimension_c_n: 6.00/152.40
  • torque_n: 2.5-5 lb. in.
  • model_type_p: RPS
  • wattage_p: 225
  • ohm_voltage_p: 1.0-30K
  • core_p: open
  • dimension_c_p: 5.00/127.00
  • torque_p: 2.5-4 lb. in.
  • model_type_r: RRS
  • wattage_r: 500
  • ohm_voltage_r: 1.0-20K
  • core_r: open
  • dimension_c_r: 8.00/203.20
  • torque_r: 4.5-7 lb. in.
  • model_type_u: RUS
  • wattage_u: 1000
  • ohm_voltage_u: 1.0-20K
  • core_u: open
  • dimension_c_u: 12.00/304.80
  • torque_u: 3.5-7 lb. in.

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