I am currently trying to replace a broken potentiometer in a therapy device ("KMI Hand mentor"). It is a 5k* potentiometer in plastic case/knob and comes in a through-hole version. The length of the shaft is 10mm and the actual package is approximately 90mm x 10mm x 5mm. Any equivalent form factor will work even if the resistance is different. The markings on the PCB just identify KMI and not the potentiometer. The white piece on the top (Figure 1) off the potentiometer can be pulled off (Figure 2).
So far the closest thing I've found is this:
http://www.alps.com/WebObjects/catalog.woa/E/HTML/Potentiometer/RotaryPotentiometers/RK09Y11/RK09Y11_list.html
Any help identifying the manufacturer of this component would be appreciated.
Note: This work is being performed in an academic context, and the device (if fixed) will only be used for prototyping (not re-deployed).
Best Answer
It seems this potentiometer belongs to the F10KV6 series by Favor (or Polyshine). It falls under the category of "rotary joystick potentiometers". The form factor seems to be the same as the original (even though the resistance could be different). The ultimate confirmation would be to obtain one, but since the minimum order quantity from the suppliers found is 1000 units this is unlikely.
SE Note: Since this is along the lines of the information I was hoping to obtain I am posting this as an answer rather than a comment. If it is inappropriate for me to do this, feel free to take whatever corrective action is necessary.
http://www.switches.co.kr/f10kv6.htm
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/717840000/10mm_Joystick_Rotary_Potentiometer_F10KV6.html