[sdiy] Apem MPKES = Tyco PKES knobs?

[Paul Schreiber]

In the US, the APEM knobs are maybe 25 cents apiece cheaper at 500pcs. $1.35 
versus $1.60 for Tyco. Might be worth it next time I buy 1000 or so :)

Paul S.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mattias Rickardsson" <mr at analogue.org>
To: "Synth-DIY" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:38 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Apem MPKES = Tyco PKES knobs?


> Hi,
>
> when searching for Tyco PKES & PKG bakelite knob series (PKES is used on 
> MOTM modules) at Mouser, I accidentally found knob series called MPKES and 
> MPKG made by APEM which looks identical. The sizes and models and names 
> are the same, only there is an extra "M" in the name!
>
> APEM MPKES:
>   http://www.apem.com/knobs.html  -->  molded phenolic knobs
>
> Tyco PKES:
> 
> http://catalog.tycoelectronics.com/TE/bin/TE.Connect?C=1&PN=PKES90B1%2F4&M=BYPN&LG=1&I=13
>
> When comparing (European) APEM prices at Digi-Key with Tyco prices at 
> Farnell, the APEM versions are 50% cheaper than Tyco's. At Mouser in USA, 
> the price difference is 25-30%.
>
> I've never seen or heard of them before, and have no experience. Have you?
> I'm having some quality problems with two of the Tyco sizes, so 
> considering the lower APEM prices this seems like a potentially 
> interesting solution.
>
>
> /mr
>
>
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