13733148 - 5k Ohm Linear Potentiometer 2W 0.88L Shaft

Precision Control for Industrial Welding Equipment

The ESAB 13733148 is a high-specification linear potentiometer designed to restore precise control to your welding equipment. In the demanding environment of industrial fabrication, the control components of a welding power source are critical for maintaining arc stability and weld quality. This component features a resistance of 5.0 kOhms, a standard value for many voltage and wire feed speed control circuits, ensuring that the operator can fine-tune parameters with accuracy.

Engineered with a 2.00 Watt power rating, this potentiometer is built to handle the electrical loads typical of heavy-duty machinery control circuits without overheating or degrading over time. The linear taper (LIN) ensures that the change in resistance is directly proportional to the angle of rotation. This is essential for welding operators who rely on predictable dial adjustments; a half-turn of the knob corresponds to a 50% change in the setting, allowing for intuitive operation.

The unit features a shaft length of 0.88 inches, a dimension commonly specified to fit through standard control panel faceplates while leaving ample room for the control knob. As a genuine replacement part, it ensures seamless compatibility with specific ESAB welding machines, eliminating the guesswork associated with generic electronic components. Whether you are performing preventative maintenance or an emergency repair, installing the correct OEM potentiometer ensures your equipment returns to factory specifications.

Reliability is paramount in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations). A failing potentiometer can cause erratic wire feeding, unstable voltage, or dead spots in the control range, all of which lead to downtime and poor weld quality. By choosing the ESAB 13733148, you are investing in a component that meets the rigorous standards of the original equipment manufacturer.