Ohmite RP Series wirewound potentiometers are designed and manufactured to operate smoothly and reliably over long periods of use. The RP Series has a ceramic body, high-grade resistance alloy linear taper windings, vitreous enamel coating, metal spring contact arm, metal graphite composition and solder coated terminals. Typical applications for the RP series are motor speed controls, light dimmers and for equipment requiring convenient variable resistance settings.