LCR Elettronica Industrial Potentiometers and Resistors
Industrial passive and motion sensing components from LCR Elettronica: precision single-turn and multi-turn potentiometers, linear transducers, thick-film power resistors and rheostats.
LCR Elettronica single-turn precision industrial potentiometers
Precision single-turn industrial potentiometers by LCR Elettronica including Vishay Spectrol 132, 138, 308, 357, P11 and P16 series. Units feature conductive plastic, cermet and wirewound tracks configured for demanding metallurgical and automation control loops.
- Conductive plastic and wirewound resistive tracks across Spectrol 132 and 357
- Independent linearity down to 0.1 percent with angular travel up to 340 degrees
- Hermetically sealed IP67 environmental enclosure design in Spectrol PE30 line
- Rugged metal housing with precision sleeve bearings ensuring long lifespan
LCR Elettronica multi-turn precision wirewound potentiometers
High-precision multi-turn potentiometers by LCR Elettronica encompassing Vishay Spectrol 533, 534, 535, 502, 830 and 860 series. Built for 3, 5 and 10 shaft revolutions, they deliver exceptional setpoint adjustment in motor control and industrial equipment panels.
- Configurations across 3, 5 and 10 full shaft turns in Spectrol 533, 534 and 535
- Helical wirewound track boasting ultra-low temperature resistance coefficient
- Negligible equivalent noise resistance and superior setpoint repeatability
- Full compatibility with precision multi-turn dials and locking mechanisms
LCR Elettronica linear conductive plastic position transducers
Linear displacement transducers from LCR Elettronica covering Vishay Spectrol 115 L and 34 L series with conductive plastic REC tracks. Featuring square and tubular profiles, they monitor stroke position in heavy presses, rolling mills and injection machinery.
- Linear displacement measurement strokes extending from 25 mm up to 1000 mm
- Superior independent stroke linearity down to 0.025 percent of full scale
- Conductive plastic REC technology enabling infinite theoretical resolution
- Articulated rod ball joints and return springs for direct machine assembly
LCR Elettronica non-contact Hall-effect rotary position sensors
Non-contact rotary angle sensors by LCR Elettronica featuring the Vishay Spectrol 981 HE family. Utilizing Hall-effect magnetic sensing, the design eliminates mechanical track wear, delivering uninterrupted feedback under intense shock, dust and vibrations.
- Non-contact magnetic measurement eliminates mechanical wiper element friction
- Operational rotational endurance exceeding 50 million shaft cycle movements
- Ratiometric analog voltage and digital PWM output signals for controllers
- Sealed rugged alloy housing tailored for off-highway vehicles and manipulators
LCR Elettronica thick-film power resistors and toroidal rheostats
High-power thick-film resistors from LCR Elettronica covering E 24, RPS 500, RPS 250, RCH, RTO 20, RTO 50, RPH 100 and RT55 rheostats. Rated from 5 W to 1100 W, they mount on cooling heatsinks across snubber circuits and inverter braking configurations.
- Thermal dissipation power envelope extending from 5 W up to 1100 W ratings
- Resistance values spanning from 0.3 ohm to 1 megohm with tight tolerances
- Non-inductive thick-film construction suitable for rapid pulse switching
- Toroidal enameled rheostat RT55 models providing smooth current trimming
LCR Elettronica wirewound medium and high power resistors
Industrial wirewound resistors from LCR Elettronica including Vishay Spectrol RH, SH, RW-MC, RSSD-MC, RA-MC, RWM, SG3 and SG4 series. Encapsulated in finned aluminum bodies and ceramic tubes, they withstand severe surge overloads across factory equipment.
- Extruded aluminum finned housings across RH and SH for direct heatsink fit
- Adjustable enameled wirewound tubes RSSD-MC featuring sliding tap brackets
- Outstanding thermal endurance against transient surge energy inrush spikes
- Cement-coated precision resistors SG3 and SG4 built for heavy duty layouts
Precision industrial potentiometers and panel controls by LCR Elettronica
Since 1980, Italian manufacturer LCR Elettronica has developed robust variable resistive components for CNC machinery, rolling mills and demanding factory automation. The product catalog spans single-turn and multi-turn precision potentiometers, cermet trimmers and mechanical dials.
In single-turn families including Spectrol 132, 138, 308 and 357, conductive plastic and precision wirewound elements ensure minimal contact noise, high rotational smoothness and stable resistance values under repetitive operator adjustments.
Multi-turn models such as Spectrol 533, 534 and 535 offering 3, 5 and 10 shaft rotations enable precise setpoint trimming in closed-loop servo drives, industrial heating units and measurement bridges.
Rugged alloy housings with precision bearings eliminate radial play, while hermetic PE30 variants rated to IP67 resist cutting fluids, metal dust and ambient workshop humidity.
Linear motion REC transducers and non-contact Hall angle sensors
For accurate position feedback across industrial automation, LCR Elettronica provides specialized displacement sensor solutions. Linear transducers across Spectrol 115 L and 34 L series utilize conductive plastic tracks based on REC technology.
This continuous resistive surface offers infinite theoretical resolution and minimal wiper drag, measuring strokes from 25 mm up to 1000 mm with an independent linearity tolerance down to 0.025 percent of full electrical range.
In equipment subject to severe vibration, shock and oil contamination, non-contact rotary position sensors from the Spectrol 981 HE line employ Hall-effect magnetic sensing.
The absence of mechanical wiper friction eliminates track wear, delivering an operational endurance exceeding fifty million rotations with ratiometric analog voltage or digital PWM output for direct controller integration.
High-power thick-film resistors and heatsink mounting assemblies
Industrial power converters and motor drives require snubber, braking and damping resistors exhibiting negligible parasitic inductance.
LCR Elettronica delivers thick-film power resistors encompassing E 24, RPS 500, RPS 250, RCH, RTO 20, RTO 50 and RPH 100 series rated from 5 W to 1100 W when installed on heatsinks.
The planar resistive film layout guarantees reliable high-frequency pulse handling and stable clamping across IGBT switching networks.
Constructed with high-conductivity oxide ceramic substrates and nickel-plated copper mounting flanges, these devices provide low thermal resistance and electrical insulation up to multiple kilovolts.
The components endure repetitive surge energy pulses during heavy inductive switching across rolling mill drives and high-power pumping stations.
Industrial wirewound power resistors and heavy duty toroidal rheostats
Severe electric motor starting, dynamic braking and current distribution regimes demand durable wirewound resistors. LCR Elettronica manufactures wirewound power components across Spectrol RH, SH, RW-MC, RSSD-MC, RA-MC, RWM, SG3 and SG4 lines.
RH and SH families feature extruded finned aluminum housings configured for direct panel or chassis mounting, facilitating thermal dissipation during continuous full-load operation.
For variable load testing and generator excitation circuits, adjustable tubular RSSD-MC resistors with movable tap collars and toroidal enameled RT55 rheostats deliver dependable adjustment.
Precision nichrome or constantan windings protected by durable vitreous enamel maintain mechanical integrity at element operating temperatures reaching several hundred degrees.
Industrial applications in machine tool engineering and metallurgy
LCR Elettronica components meet demanding industrial standards where passive or sensory component breakdown would interrupt continuous manufacturing operations.
In metallurgical facilities, heavy power resistors operate within capacitor discharge banks, dynamic crane braking systems and roller table motor drives, where endurance against cyclical thermal fatigue is essential.
Across machine tools and automated assembly lines, LCR Elettronica potentiometers and position sensors provide reliable feedback for tool slide positioning, rotary table indexing and web tension controls.
Combining precision counting dials such as Vishay Spectrol 11 and CT 23 with multi-turn potentiometers allows machine technicians to perform manual setpoint calibration with high readout accuracy.
Component cross-referencing, technical verification and order handling
Our technical team provides component verification, cross-referencing and delivery services for LCR Elettronica hardware to support routine maintenance and plant overhauls.
We identify potentiometer and resistor specifications from machine nameplates, technical drawings, part numbering schemes and wiring schematics. When older series face obsolescence, we engineer functional equivalents maintaining physical envelope and electrical ratings.
Every batch undergoes rigorous quality inspection for ohmic value, dielectric withstand voltage and terminal geometry before dispatch.
Hardware arrives in protective antistatic packaging accompanied by technical datasheets, inspection packing lists and complete international commercial documentation.
LCR Elettronica and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of LCR Elettronica and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.
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Documents and sources
- LCR Elettronica manufacturer portal — precision industrial potentiometers and heavy power resistors
- LCR Elettronica company history — manufacturing evolution since 1980 and technical electromechanical capabilities
- LCR Elettronica single-turn potentiometers — Spectrol 132, 138, 308, 357 and P16 precision series
- LCR Elettronica multi-turn wirewound units — Spectrol 533, 534, 535, 502 and 860 helical series
- LCR Elettronica linear displacement sensors — Spectrol 115 L and 34 L conductive plastic REC transducers
- LCR Elettronica non-contact angle sensors — Spectrol 981 HE magnetic Hall-effect rotary sensor line
- LCR Elettronica thick-film power resistors — E 24, RPS 500, RCH and RTO heatsink-mounted resistors
- LCR Elettronica wirewound power units — RH, SH, RSSD and RT55 toroidal industrial rheostats
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