
Metal Shaft Potentiometer
9mm Size Metal Shaft Snap-in Type
RK09L
Series
Single-unit and dual-unit types suit a variety of controls.
Product Line
Number of
resistor
elements
Single-unit
Dual-unit
Mounting
direction
Horizontal type
Vertical type
Horizontal type
for tone
Horizontal type
for vol.
Vertical type
for tone
Vertical type
for vol.
Shaft
type
Flat
Length of
the shaft
(mm)
15
20
12.5
15
20
25
15
25
15
20
15
20
Typical Specifications
Items
Total resistance tolerance
Maximum operating voltage
Total rotational angle
Rotational torque
Operating life
Operating temperature range
Center
detent
Without
With
Without
With
Without
With
Without
With
Without
Total
resistance
(kΩ)
10
20
10
50
10
5
50
100
50
10
50
10
Resistance
taper
15A
1B
15A
1B
15A
3B
1B
15A
Minimum
order unit
(pcs.)
2,000
Specifications
±20%
50V AC , 10V DC
00±5°
3
o
5mN
2
t
2
15,000cycles
0
−1
o
℃
t
+7
Products No.
RK09L1120A2S
RK09L112003P
RK09L1120A69
RK09L1140A5E
RK09L1140A66
RK09L1140A5P
RK09L1140A2U
RK09L114001T
RK09L1140A65
RK09L122002M
RK09L1220A1B
RK09L12B0A31
RK09L12B0A3Z
RK09L124000Z
RK09L1240A12
RK09L12D0A1W
RK09L12D0A1T
・m
0
℃
Drawing
No.
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Ring Type
Devices
1
2
3
4
Packing Specifications
Tray
Number of packages(pcs.)
/Japan
1 case
1 case export packing
2,0001,000
Export package
measurements
(mm)
364×473×176
Notes
1. Products other than those listed in above products are also available. Please contact us for details.
2. Please place purchase orders per minimum order unit N (integer).
Refer to P.348 for product varieties.
Refer to P.348, 349, 470 for resistance taper.
Refer to P.379 for attached parts.
346

10.7
7.45
L
B
C0.8
M9×0.75
R
1
1
3.5
4.5
¿6
L1
R
1
10.7
1
2
0
.9
3
1
2.1
3.5
4.85
6
0
°
6.5
Shaft shown in
f
ull C.C.W position
5
1.1
11.3
1.8
4.1
5
3
-¿1 holes
s
urface
Mounting
11.3
1.8
1.1
7.5
5
3-¿1 holes
5
1.1
11.3
1.8
3.3
5
2.5
6-¿1 holes
surface
Mounting
11.3
1.8
1.1
7.5
2.5
5
6-¿1 holes
123
6
0
°
3.5
2.9
4.5
6.5
4.85
¿6
1
3
.5
M
ounting
surface
R1
M
9×0.75
10
7.45
C0.8
10.7
12.1
Shaft shown in
full C.C.W position
L
B
L1
R
1
1
2.4
9.15
C0.8
M9×0.75
R1R2
1
3.5
4.5
¿6
1
0.7
1
2
0.9
3
12.1
3.5
4.85
6
0
°
6.5
Shaft shown in
full C.C.W position
L
B
L1
R
1
123
6
0
°
3.5
2.9
4.5
6.5
4.85
¿6
1
3.5
Mounting
surface
R1R2
M9×0.75
10
9.15
C0.8
10.7
12.1
Shaft shown in
full C.C.W position
L
B
L1
R
1
Metal Shaft Potentiometer
9mm Size Metal Shaft Snap-in Type
RK09L
Series
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Ring Type
Devices
Dimensions
No.
Single-shaft, single-unit
Horizontal type
RK09L1120
1
Single-shaft, single-unit
Vertical type
RK09L1140
2
Single-shaft, dual-unit
Horizontal type
RK09L1220(For tone
RK09L12B0(For vol.
Photo Style
0
152
L1
5 7
LB
R1
7 12
2.515
1
L1
5 5
LB
R1
7 7
15 25
L1
5 7
)
)
R1
LB
7 12
202
7 7
12 12
5
Unit:mm
PC board mounting
hole dimensions
(Viewed from mounting side)
347
3
Single-shaft, dual-unit
Vertical type
RK09L1240
For tone
(
)
R1
L1
LB
15 20
5 7
7 12
RK09L12D0
For vol.
(
)
4
Dimensions of Bushing and Fixing Lug
Unit:mm

L1
R
1
LB
¿6
CO
.8
60û
4
.
5
Shaft shown in
f
ull CCW position
9mm Size Metal Shaft Snap-in Type Potentiometer
Product Varieties
In addition to the recommended products, the following specifications can also be accommodated.
Total Resistance Variety
Total resistance(kΩ)
Resistance Taper
5 10 20 50 100
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
5A
Resistance taper
1
Shaft Variety
Note
marked are specifications recommended by ALPS.
B
1
B
3
5C
1
Unit:mm
Detail dimensions
L1 LB
12.5 5 7
15 5 7
7.5
1
20 7 12
25 7 12
5 7
R1
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Ring Type
Devices
Refer to P.470 for resistance taper.
Refer to P.379 for attached parts.
348

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100908070605040302010
Rotation travel (%) Term."1" Term."3"
Output volt.across term.1-2
Input volt. across term. 1-3
G
100 (%)
B
(
1
B
)
V
(
vo
l
.
c
o
n
t
r
o
l
)
(
3
B
)
J
J
A
(1
5
A
)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0102030405060708090
Output volt.across term.2-3
Input volt. across term. 1-3
100
C(
15C
)
G
100 (%)
J
Rotation travel (%) Term."1" Term."3"
J
9mm Size Metal Shaft Snap-in Type Potentiometer
Orders Other Than Recommended Products
When ordering product varieties that are not listed in the Product Line, please specify by referring to the below example.
Sample Part Number
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
R K 0 9 L 1 1 4 0 F 1 5 C 0 B 1 0 3
Model type
odel type
Code
112
114
122
124
12B
12D
ingle-unit horizontal type
S
ingle-unit vertical type
S
ual-unit horizontal type for tone
D
ual-unit vertical type for tone
D
ual-unit horizontal type for vol.
D
ual-unit vertical type for vol.
D
M
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Ring Type
Devices
Shaft type
Code
F
Shaft type
Flat
*Only available in flat format.
Length of the shaft(L1)(mm)
Code
12
15
Length of the
shaft
12.5
15
Code
17
20
Length of the
shaft
17.5
20
Code
25
Length of the
shaft
25
Detent
Code
C0
C1
Center detent
Without
With
Resistance taper
Code
A
B
Resistance
taper
15A
1B
Code
V
C
Resistance
taper
3B
15C
B:For tone & general(model type : 112,114,122,124)
V:For vol.(model type : 112,114,12B,12D)
349
Total resistance
Code
Total resistance
502
103
203
Note
marked are specifications recommended by ALPS.
(kΩ)
5
10
20
Total resistance
Code
503
104
(kΩ)
50
100

List of Varieties
Metal Shaft Potentiometers
Type
Number of drive shafts
Model
Photo
Fixing method of bushing
Terminal mounting
Attached switch
Gang error applicable to
Dual-unit parts for audio
volume control purposes
Solder
resistance
Manual
soldering
heat
Dip soldering
Reflow soldering
Operating emperature range
Automotive use
Rated power
Electrical performance
Residual
resistance
Maximum
attenuation
(Volume
control)
Insulation
resistance
Voltage
performance
proof
Mechanical
Stopper strength
Push-pull strength
Vibration
Environmental
performance
Cold
Dry heat
Damp heat
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9mm size metal
shaft snap-in
ingle-shaft
S
K09L1
R
ushing screw clamp
B
orizontal type
H
Without
−10℃to+70℃
R≦10kΩ 20Ωmax.
10kΩ<R<50kΩ 30Ωmax.
50kΩ≦R
5kΩ≦R< 10kΩ 70dB min.
10kΩ≦R< 50kΩ 80dB min.
50kΩ≦R<100kΩ 90dB min.
100kΩ≦R
0.5N・m
80N max.
10 to 55 to 10Hz/min., the amplitude is 1.5mm for all the frequencies, in the 3 direction of X, Y and Z and for 2 hours respectively
−20℃±2℃for 96h
70±2℃for 96h
ertical type
V
0dB to 0dB 3dB max.
−4
350℃ max. 3s max.
260±5℃, 5±1s
Nominaltotalresistanceof0.1% orless
40±2℃, 90 to95%RH for 96h
346 350 360
9mm size metal shaft multi-ganged
ual-shaft
D
K0971
R
orizontal type
H
otary switch
R
Push-on push-off switch※1
omentary push switch※1
M
−40℃to +85℃(Vehicle-compatible)
100MΩmin. 250V DC
300V AC for 1minute
0.5N・m (With push-lock mechanism type: 0.4N·m)
−40±2℃for 96h(Vehicle-compatible)
85±2℃for 96h(Vehicle-compatible)
−20℃to +70℃
〇〇〇
0.05W
100dB min.
−30±2℃for 96h
70±2℃for 96h
K0972
R
1
※
100N max.
11mm size metal
shaft reflow
ingle-shaft
S
K119
R
ushing guide type
B
ertical type
V
Momentary push
switch
350±10℃
+1
3s
0
Please see P.364
−40℃to +85℃
R≦10kΩ50Ωmax.
10kΩ<R≦50kΩ80Ωmax.
50kΩ<R
Nominaltotalresistanceof0.2% orless
0.5N・m
−40±2℃
for 240h
85±2℃
for 240h
60±2℃,
90 to95%RH for 240h
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Ring Type
Devices
Push-on Switch Specifications
Items RK097 RK119
Contact arrangement
Travel(mm)
Operating force(N)
Rating
Contact resistance
Operating life
●
Metal Shaft Potentiometers Attached Parts
●
Metal Shaft Potentiometers Cautions
10,000 cycles min. 20,000 cycles min. 100,000 cycles min.
0.5 1.5 0.5
+4
4
−2
…………………………………………………………………………379
……………………………………………………………………………380, 381
Single pole and single throw(Push on)
5±2 5±2
0.5A 12V DC
100mΩfor initial period;200mΩafter
0.1A 5V DC
(0.1mA 5V DC min.ratings)
operating
life
20,000 cycles min.
(Operating life without Load)
Notes
1. ※1. For the switch attached, the single-shaft or inner shaft of the dual-shaft type can be chosen.
2.
The operating temperature range for automotive applications can be raised upon request. Please contact us for details.
3. 〇
marks in "Available for automotive use" indicate that some of the series products can work at the operating temperature range from -40℃ to +85℃.
1.5
4±2
344

Metal Shaft Potentiometers
Attached Parts
The following parts are included with the product.
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Ring Type
Devices
Applicable products
RK09L
RK168
RK097
RK203
RK271
Bearing screw
diameter
M9
M8
Unit:mm
Hexagonal nut Flat washer
379
RK097
RK163
RK097
M7
M6