The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-172-0855, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-172-0855 |
| Primary Part Number | 2100-0465 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 312.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent | +0.0 TO 10.0 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 5.0 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 2.5 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -3.5 TO 3.5 85 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 7.5 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 312.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2100-0465 PRIMARY | Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters (USA) |
| 2100-0465 | Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 380-1MPORM20PCT 7/8 IN. SHAFT | 5/9 Secondary reference Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| 2100-0465 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
NSN 5905-00-172-0855 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-172-0855 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2100-0465 (Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters), 2100-0465 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-552-2265. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2100-0465: Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION. 25 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.