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050-037Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Tektronix, Inc. · NSN 5905-00-072-8518 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-072-8518 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-072-8518. Primary manufacturer part number: 050-037.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Features Provided: GROUNDED CONTACT ARM
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 270.0 NOMINAL
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 680.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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 5905-00-072-8518, 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 Tektronix, Inc.. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-072-8518
Primary Part Number050-037
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTektronix, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Features ProvidedGROUNDED CONTACT ARM
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg270.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section680.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Shaft StyleROUND
Shaft Length7.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL TAB/FLANGE MOUNTED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation270.0 NOMINAL
Body Diameter0.718 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.136 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5120-00-235-5818 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,socket Wrench
4320-00-434-64893658HBFRVLY100PS INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump,rotary
Roper Industries Inc Roper Pump Co Div
6105-01-137-4451050037 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rotor,motor
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo
2530-01-361-832305-0037 INTERCHANGEABLE
Axle,vehicular,nondriving
Trailer Component Manufacturing Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
050-037 PRIMARY Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
050-0037-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-235-5818INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,SOCKET WRENCH
4320-00-434-6489INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP,ROTARY
3658HBFRVLY100PS
6105-01-137-4451INTERCHANGEABLE
ROTOR,MOTOR
050037
2530-01-361-8323INTERCHANGEABLE
AXLE,VEHICULAR,NONDRIVING
05-0037

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-072-8518?

NSN 5905-00-072-8518 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Tektronix, Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-072-8518?

NSN 5905-00-072-8518 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 050-037 (Tektronix, Inc.), 050-0037-00 (Tektronix, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-072-8518?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-00-072-8518: 5120-00-235-5818, 4320-00-434-6489, 6105-01-137-4451 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 050-037?

Key specifications for 050-037: Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Features Provided: GROUNDED CONTACT ARM; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 270.0 NOMINAL; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 680.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION. 27 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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