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GESSMANN PT1420 2*5K S1521707/040-0 5240044004 POTENTIOMETER
GESSMANN PT1420 2*5K S1521707/040-0 5240044004 POTENTIOMETER

GESSMANN PT1420 2*5K S1521707/040-0 5240044004 POTENTIOMETER

GESSMANN PT1420 2*5K (2 x 5.0 kOhm) potentiometer (part number 5240044004) is a spare part specifically designed for Gessmann's industrial controllers, especially their joysticks. This type of dual wirewound potentiometer is primarily used in applications requiring precise analog signal generation and position feedback. Additional reference numbers like "S1521707/040-0" typically refer to a specific production batch or an internal Gessmann part detail.

Key application areas include:

  • Crane Systems and Hoisting Equipment: Precise proportional control and position feedback for crane movements (lifting, lowering, forward/backward, left/right).
  • Construction and Mining Machinery: Accurately sensing and proportionally controlling the position of hydraulic actuators (boom, bucket, etc.) on heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
  • Material Handling Systems: Precise positioning and speed control in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotic transport vehicles, and conveyor belt systems.
  • Railway and Maritime Applications: Highly accurate adjustment and feedback of critical parameters such as speed and braking systems in trains, or rudder and propeller angles in ships.
  • Industrial Automation and Robotics: Analog feedback and control of joint positions on industrial robotic arms, axis movements of CNC machines, or complex automated systems.
  • Test and Measurement Equipment: Industrial test stands or calibration devices requiring high accuracy and repeatability.
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GESSMANN PT1420 (also known as T1420) 2*5K POTENTIOMETER (Part No: 5240044004) is a product from Gessmann's high-quality wirewound potentiometer series. The "2*5K" designation indicates that the potentiometer has two independent resistive elements, each with a resistance of 5.0 kOhm (5000 Ohm). This "dual" or "twin" potentiometer configuration is especially used in two-axis applications, such as joysticks, or in applications requiring redundancy.

Wirewound potentiometers are manufactured by precisely winding a thin and accurate wire as the resistive element. This construction offers significant advantages such as high linearity, excellent repeatability (typically a lifespan of 10 million operating cycles), low temperature drift, and long mechanical life. As the wiper moves across the wire, the resistance value changes, and this change is utilized as a voltage divider to provide a reliable analog input signal to the control system.


This potentiometer is listed in Gessmann catalogs as being compatible with various joystick and master controller series, including V6/VV6, V11, D64/DD64, S22/SS22, S23, V5/VV5, and V3. It is ideal for critical applications in harsh industrial environments that require reliable position or speed control. Numbers like "S1521707/040-0" are generally tracking numbers for an order or production lot and do not alter the basic characteristics of the product.

  • Manufacturer: GESSMANN
  • Type/Model: PT1420 (or T1420)
  • Product Code / Order Number: 5240044004
  • Additional Reference Number: S1521707/040-0 (Typically an internal order or production tracking number)
  • Product Type: Wirewound Potentiometer
  • Resistance Value: 2 x 5.0 kOhm (Two independent 5000 Ohm resistive elements)
  • Construction: Dual wirewound
  • Function: Converts mechanical motion into two independent analog electrical signals (resistance change).
  • Application Areas: Position and speed sensing in Gessmann industrial joysticks and master controllers; often used for redundancy or differential signaling applications.
  • Features:
    • High linearity and precision.
    • Excellent repeatability.
    • Robust and durable construction.
    • Long mechanical life (Typically up to 10 million operating cycles).
    • Good temperature stability.
    • Low noise.
  • Compatible Controller Series: Gessmann V6/VV6, V11, D64/DD64, S2/SS2/S21, S22/SS22, S23, V5/VV5, V3 multi-axis and single-axis controllers.
  • Max Wiper Current: Typically 10 mA (based on specifications for T130 series).
  • Max Power Dissipation: Typically 1.5 Watt (based on specifications for T130 series).
  • Connection Type: Typically solder connections or pins suitable for connectors.
  • Adjusting Angle: Typically 2 x 150° or may vary based on application.