Variable Resistors

Browse our wide range of variable resistors including potentiometers, rheostats and thermistors from market leading electronics brands including Vishay, Bourns, EPCOS and RS Pro.

What are variable resistors and how do they work?

Variable resistors are electrical components that give you control over the current flow through an electric circuit. Variable resistors can be used in a variety of different types of devices, including the volume and gain control on electric instruments such as guitars and basses. The Variable resistors have a maximum and minimum value which can alter the current. Variable resistors are extremely important, without them you cannot control your circuit.

What does a variable resistor do in a circuit?

A variable resistor's role in a circuit is to allow the amount of resistance to be changed. When resistance decreases the flow of the current increases. There are different types of variable resistors that can be used for different functions and environments.

Types of resistors

The three most common types of variable resistors are:

  • Potentiometers The most common type of variable resistor is the potentiometers. The potentiometer can be used as a voltage regulator by introducing a variable amount of resistance into a circuit or as a means of adjusting the power in a circuit. Potentiometers can also be known as "pot" or, more specifically, slider pot, trimmer pot or thumbwheel pot.
  • Rheostat A rheostat is a variable resistor which is used to control current within an electrical circuit. They can control the resistance without interrupting it. Unlike the Potentiometer the Rheostat only uses 2 leads. A connection is made to one end of the resistive element and the other connection is made to the wiper end of the variable resistor. Rheostats are commonly used in motor control.
  • Trimmer Resistors Unlike other resistors, a trimmer resistor is a smaller component that is used to be placed within your circuit and not adjusted again. They are also known as trimpots.

Other types of variable resistors

include:

  • Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressors
  • Metal Oxide Varistors
  • Potentiometer Accessories
  • Potentiometer Knob
  • Potentiometer Mounting Nuts
  • Rheostat Dials
  • Thermistors
  • Trimmer Resistor Adjustment Tools
  • Trimmer Resistor Mount Adapters
Potentiometer Accessories
Potentiometer Accessories
Potentiometer Knobs
Potentiometer Knobs
Potentiometers
Potentiometers
Rheostat Accessories
Rheostat Accessories
Rheostats
Rheostats
Trimmer Potentiometer Accessories
Trimmer Potentiometer Accessories
Trimmer Potentiometers
Trimmer Potentiometers

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Bourns Adjustment Tool, For Use With 3342, Trimmer Models 3224, 3213, 3214, 3223, Most Trimmer Shafts/Rotors
  • N° de stock RS 743-2473P
  • Référence fabricant H-91
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en sac)
2,98 €(TVA exclue)
2,98 €/unité
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Bourns 22.8 mm Knob Diameter Black, Chrome Potentiometer Knob for 6.35 mm Shaft Circular, H-516-6A
  • N° de stock RS 743-5661
  • Référence fabricant H-516-6A
Sous-total (1 unité)
7,07 €(TVA exclue)
7,07 €/unité
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10 kΩ, Panel Mount, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Side Adjust Vishay, 43P
  • N° de stock RS 277-0212
  • Référence fabricant M43P103KB30T601
Sous-total (1 unité)
9,00 €(TVA exclue)
9,00 €/unité
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Radiohm POTM 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount, 05.061.5100
  • N° de stock RS 468-8705
  • Référence fabricant 05.061.5100
Sous-total (1 unité)
4,62 €(TVA exclue)
4,62 €/unité
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10 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.25 W Top Adjust Vishay, T63
  • N° de stock RS 374-7077P
  • Référence fabricant T63YB103KT20
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en tube)
4,06 €(TVA exclue)
4,06 €/unité
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RS PRO 20 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6 mm Shaft Circular
  • N° de stock RS 777-7319
Sous-total (1 unité)
3,63 €(TVA exclue)
3,63 €/unité
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Vishay P11S 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P11S1V0FLSY00103KA
  • N° de stock RS 790-4381
  • Référence fabricant P11S1V0FLSY00103KA
Sous-total (1 unité)
17,28 €(TVA exclue)
17,28 €/unité
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5 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3362
  • N° de stock RS 522-0978
  • Référence fabricant 3362P-1-502LF
Sous-total (1 unité)
1,06 €(TVA exclue)
1,06 €/unité
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Bourns 53 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 53RAA-R25-A15L
  • N° de stock RS 522-5074
  • Référence fabricant 53RAA-R25-A15L
Sous-total (1 unité)
10,18 €(TVA exclue)
10,18 €/unité
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Bourns 91 50 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 91A1A-B28-B18L
  • N° de stock RS 692-8673
  • Référence fabricant 91A1A-B28-B18L
Sous-total (1 unité)
7,27 €(TVA exclue)
7,27 €/unité
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Vishay PE30 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PE30L0FR103KAB
  • N° de stock RS 790-4293
  • Référence fabricant PE30L0FR103KAB
Sous-total (1 unité)
38,27 €(TVA exclue)
38,27 €/unité
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Vishay P11S 5 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P11S1V0FLSY00502KL
  • N° de stock RS 790-4375
  • Référence fabricant P11S1V0FLSY00502KL
Sous-total (1 unité)
13,16 €(TVA exclue)
13,16 €/unité
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TE Connectivity 25.9 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6.35 mm Shaft Circular, PKD70B101/4
  • N° de stock RS 783-0205
  • Référence fabricant PKD70B101/4
Sous-total (1 unité)
3,62 €(TVA exclue)
3,62 €/unité
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Bourns 3590 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 3590S-2-102L
  • N° de stock RS 107-0757
  • Référence fabricant 3590S-2-102L
Sous-total (1 unité)
15,06 €(TVA exclue)
15,06 €/unité
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Bourns 6639 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount, 6639S-1-103
  • N° de stock RS 164-2677
  • Référence fabricant 6639S-1-103
Sous-total (1 unité)
18,55 €(TVA exclue)
18,55 €/unité
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5 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Side Adjust Vishay, 64X
  • N° de stock RS 154-2230P
  • Référence fabricant M64X502KB40
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en sac)
3,44 €(TVA exclue)
3,44 €/unité
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Bourns 96 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 96A1A-B28-A15L
  • N° de stock RS 789-9478
  • Référence fabricant 96A1A-B28-A15L
Sous-total (1 unité)
10,52 €(TVA exclue)
10,52 €/unité
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Bourns 22.8 mm Knob Diameter Black, Chrome Potentiometer Knob for 6 mm Shaft Circular
  • N° de stock RS 770-3236P
  • Référence fabricant H-516-6M
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en boîte)
7,69 €(TVA exclue)
7,69 €/unité
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100 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, PC Pin 0.5 W Bourns, 3386
  • N° de stock RS 691-7667
  • Référence fabricant 3386V-1-104LF
Sous-total (1 unité)
1,99 €(TVA exclue)
1,99 €/unité
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Vishay P16 100 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P16NP104MAB15
  • N° de stock RS 790-4404
  • Référence fabricant P16NP104MAB15
Sous-total (1 unité)
16,79 €(TVA exclue)
16,79 €/unité
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