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120-8076Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-052-0609 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-052-0609 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-052-0609. Primary manufacturer part number: 120-8076.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Shaft End Play: 0.003 INCHES IN
  • Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S)
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 350.0 NOMINAL
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-052-0609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-052-0609
Primary Part Number120-8076
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Shaft End Play0.003 INCHES IN
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Section Quantity1
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Starting Torque0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation350.0 NOMINAL
Pilot Diameter Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lateral Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Maximum Running Torque0.15 INCH-OUNCES IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg350.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Radial Play0.004 INCHES IN
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation45.0 SINGLE SECTION AND 175.0 SINGLE SECTION AND 320.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power75.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-1.0 TO 1.0 DEG ANGULAR ROTATION SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section3 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TURRET
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.1245 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1248 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5133-00-061-627510913 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5960-01-022-4068016-0260-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Visor,cathode Ray Tube
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9905-01-367-200012777 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,instruction
DP Manufacturing Inc.
5340-01-393-744413230E4888 INTERCHANGEABLE
Leaf,butt Hinge
Cecom Lr Center
4810-01-438-7568B-800-12777-503 INTERCHANGEABLE
Actuator,electromechanical,rotar
B.w. Elliott Manufacturing Co., Llc
4810-01-438-7787B-800-12777-510 INTERCHANGEABLE
Actuator,electromechanical,rotar
B.w. Elliott Manufacturing Co., Llc
6625-01-444-08821277-7 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug-in Unit,electrical-Electron
Astronics Test Systems Inc
4720-01-499-3231 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
120-8076 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
127-77 Avionics Specialties, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5133-00-061-6275INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
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4410-00-326-6023INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,HANDHOLE
5340-00-723-8775INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRING
12777
5960-01-022-4068INTERCHANGEABLE
VISOR,CATHODE RAY TUBE
016-0260-00
9905-01-367-2000INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,INSTRUCTION
12777
5340-01-393-7444INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAF,BUTT HINGE
13230E4888
4810-01-438-7568INTERCHANGEABLE
ACTUATOR,ELECTROMECHANICAL,ROTAR
B-800-12777-503
4810-01-438-7787INTERCHANGEABLE
ACTUATOR,ELECTROMECHANICAL,ROTAR
B-800-12777-510
6625-01-444-0882INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG-IN UNIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRON
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HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
5999-01-576-9093INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,ELECTRICAL
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FLANGE,PIPE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-052-0609?

NSN 5905-00-052-0609 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-052-0609?

NSN 5905-00-052-0609 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 120-8076 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 127-77 (Avionics Specialties, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-052-0609?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-052-0609: 5133-00-061-6275, 4410-00-326-6023, 5340-00-723-8775 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 120-8076?

Key specifications for 120-8076: Shaft End Play: 0.003 INCHES IN; Overall Length: 1.197 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S); Section Quantity: 1. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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