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850-246Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-072-5848 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-072-5848 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-072-5848. Primary manufacturer part number: 850-246.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 1080.0 NOMINAL
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 4.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: CONTINUOUS MOTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-072-5848, 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 9 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-072-5848
Primary Part Number850-246
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg1080.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation1080.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5120-00-819-1049 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,torque
4820-01-327-4977 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,regulating,fluid Pressure
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
850-246 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
850-246 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
Related Parts
5120-00-819-1049INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,TORQUE
4820-01-327-4977INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-072-5848?

NSN 5905-00-072-5848 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-072-5848?

NSN 5905-00-072-5848 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 850-246 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 850-246 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-072-5848?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-072-5848: 5120-00-819-1049, 4820-01-327-4977. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 850-246?

Key specifications for 850-246: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 1080.0 NOMINAL; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Location: LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 9 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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