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Potentiometers Designed for Deep Fryers
ISL used its value-added capabilities to improve a standard potentiometer so it could be safely used on deep fryers by world-leading fast-food restaurants.
Overview
ISL was asked to take an existing potentiometer that the customer was having failures with, and develop a replacement that would withstand the harsh environment of a commercial kitchen.
Challenge
The customer thought that the harsh environment mixed with high volume usage would require an expensive component or a complete product redesign.
Solution
With extensive consultation with the customer’s engineering team, the ISL engineering group found a simple and expedient solution. We incorporated a protective cover cap to the potentiometer that helped keep grease and other contaminants from interfering with the potentiometer’s function. This simple, but highly effective, solution saved the customer time, effort and money.
Conclusion
ISL resolved the customer's potentiometer failures with a simple protective cover cap that kept grease and other contaminants from interfering with the component's function. This low cost modification allowed the potentiometer to withstand the harsh, high volume environment of a commercial kitchen without requiring an expensive redesign. By working closely with the customer's engineering team, ISL delivered a solution that saved significant time, effort, and money. This project shows how ISL can solve tough environmental challenges through smart, cost effective design improvements rather than starting from scratch.
