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218100Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Maccauley Instruments Corp · NSN 5905-00-104-9408 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-104-9408 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-104-9408. Primary manufacturer part number: 218100.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNF
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 310.0 NOMINAL
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 310.0 NOMINAL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-104-9408, 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 Maccauley Instruments Corp. 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-104-9408
Primary Part Number218100
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMaccauley Instruments Corp
StatusACTIVE
Body Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation310.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg310.0 NOMINAL
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-0.1 TO 0.1 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TURRET
Maximum Running Torque0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Length0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Hole/stud Circle Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL HOLE/SLOT MOUNTED
Body Length0.306 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5305-00-879-3059 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5920-01-250-3298GDC100MA INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
5962-01-364-452044-127-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,memory
Celtech Corporation
5962-01-364-452144-128-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,memory
Celtech Corporation
5305-01-484-9024218100 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Cadillac Gage Textron Inc.
6515-01-591-4502218.100 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,bone
Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
218100 Maccauley Instruments Corp (USA)
834154 Teledyne Controls, Llc Dba Teledyne Controls (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-879-3059INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5920-01-250-3298INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
GDC100MA
5962-01-364-4520INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY
44-127-1
5962-01-364-4521INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY
44-128-1
5305-01-484-9024INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
218100
6515-01-591-4502INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,BONE
218.100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-104-9408?

NSN 5905-00-104-9408 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Maccauley Instruments Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-104-9408?

NSN 5905-00-104-9408 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 218100 (Maccauley Instruments Corp), 834154 (Teledyne Controls, Llc Dba Teledyne Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-104-9408?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-104-9408: 5305-00-879-3059, 5920-01-250-3298, 5962-01-364-4520 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 218100?

Key specifications for 218100: Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Series Designator: UNF; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 310.0 NOMINAL. 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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