Have you ever been speechless when asked about your "partner selection criteria"? Some people only casually reply "It depends on feels..." We all have those friends who rely on "feels"—some magically find their perfect match this way, while others... are still looking for their ideal partner.

Compared to "by feels", here at Sibo, we prefer those with clear standards—people who set specific benchmarks for their ideal partner. Though it may seem rigid, such criteria actually lead to better compatibility in the long term. When it comes to choosing a partner, there must be a considering process before decision-making. Some people make their choice based on the emotional aspect, some on the more practical aspect, and of course, there are also those who consider both, first the practical basis and then the emotional matter. The same logic applies to potentiometer selection! Just as relationships require alignment in both practical and emotional aspects, choosing the appropriate potentiometer involves balancing mechanical foundations and electrical "soul."

"Basic Matching Status" Matters – Mechanical Dimension Selection

01 Outer Diameter

To match the potentiometer with the equipment, the potentiometer size range mainly depends on how much space is there at the installation location. 

02 Shaft Length

In addition to outer diameter, installation space also determines the shaft length. Too long? It won’t fit. Too short? It can’t connect.

03 Mounting Method

Taking into account the installation space and assembly and connection factors comprehensively, the main installation methods of potentiometers are as follows: bushing mount, screw / servo mount, servo mount, flange mount.

"Further Matching Status" Matters – Electrical Parameter Selection

01 Input Voltage

The stability of the input power supply directly affects that of the product output. Common power supply voltages for potentiometers include 3.3V, 5V, and wide-range voltage etc. Wide-range voltage power supply would be a good choice.

02 Output signals

The selection of output signals depends on the reserved ports of the subsequent equipment. Traditional output signals include voltage, current, etc. In recent years, with the development of automation, the demand for incremental pulses, digital signals and Bus signals has been increasing.

03 Effective electrical angle

The selection of electrical angle needs to be comprehensively determined based on the product application scenario and feedback position angle. For regular series of potentiometers with resistive element, the electrical angles are usually predefined by manufacturers. If they do not match the requirements, angle customization will be needed, leading to a more complicated production process and hence higher costs. 

Products and Customers - Mutual Choices

Sibo firmly believes that the relationship between products and customers is a mutual choice. When customers choose Sibo's products, it represents both recognition of our products and trust in our brand. In return, Sibo remains committed to continuous innovation and optimization, delivering higher-quality products and services to help customers achieve their goals and solve problems in tangible ways. Through this process, Sibo's products and customers mutually select and advance one another: growing together, creating greater value, and driving industry progress collectively. To express gratitude for the longstanding support and partnership of our valued customers, Sibo has launched a special promotion on the popular WDD35D4 Conductive Plastic Potentiometer. We warmly welcome your inquiries and orders.

After all this discussion, have you noticed that no matter the challenge, as long as your goals are clear and firm, making "choices" doesn't seem so difficult after all, does it? When selecting potentiometers, there's more to consider than just basic "mechanical" and "electrical" parameters. Environmental factors also play a crucial role, requiring careful considerations from customers. Stay tuned for our next issue, where we will dive deeper into these selection criteria!

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