Bourns PST155 15mm Incremental Potentiometers

Introduction

The Bourns PST155 is a compact 15 mm hollow-shaft incremental potentiometer designed to provide dependable rotary position feedback. Its space-efficient format and straightforward shaft integration make it suitable for equipment requiring repeatable manual or mechanical position adjustment.

Part Description

Bourns PST155 incremental potentiometers combine a hollow-shaft rotary design with durable construction for long-term use. The hollow shaft allows convenient installation onto compatible rotating shafts, helping simplify mechanical integration in compact assemblies.

Key characteristics include:

• 15 mm compact potentiometer format
• Incremental rotary position feedback
• Hollow-shaft construction for shaft-mounted integration
• Rated operational life of up to 10,000 cycles
• Designed for accurate and repeatable control adjustment
• Suitable for automation, motion-control, HVAC, robotics, and industrial equipment

The PST155 can be used where a rotary mechanism needs position sensing or adjustment feedback without requiring a large panel-mounted control assembly.

Applications

Potential applications for the PST155 include:

• Rotary position sensing
• Motor and actuator adjustment systems
• Motion-control interfaces
• Robotic joint or arm position feedback
• HVAC damper and valve control
• Industrial machine control panels
• Automation equipment setup controls
• Conveyor and material-handling equipment
• Laboratory instrumentation
• User-adjustable speed, position, or setpoint controls

Industries

Possible industries for this component include:

• Industrial automation
• Robotics
• HVAC and building automation
• Manufacturing equipment
• Material handling and logistics
• Test and measurement
• Process control
• Transportation equipment
• Medical and laboratory equipment
• Energy-management systems

Usage Ideas

1. Motor Position Adjustment Module
   Use the PST155 as a rotary feedback element in a compact motor-control module for setting a target position or travel limit.

2. HVAC Damper Controller
   Integrate the potentiometer with a damper shaft to monitor or adjust airflow damper position in an HVAC control assembly.

3. Robotic Training Platform
   Add the PST155 to a small robotic arm or rotating platform to provide position feedback for manual control and motion experiments.

Conclusion

The Bourns PST155 15 mm incremental potentiometer is a compact, hollow-shaft solution for rotary position feedback and adjustment functions. With a 10,000-cycle operational life and integration-friendly design, it is well suited to automation, robotics, HVAC, motion control, and other industrial applications where reliable rotary control is needed.