PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

J42204Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation · NSN 5905-00-255-1998 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 5905-00-255-1998 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-255-1998. Primary manufacturer part number: J42204.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Shaft Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-255-1998, 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 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-255-1998
Primary Part NumberJ42204
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
StatusCANCELLED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg312.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent+0.0 TO 4.5 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 2.5 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -1.5 TO 1.5 85 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 3.5 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Electrical Resistance Per Section200.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Length0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation312.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5920-00-905-4769311004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Littelfuse, Inc.
5925-00-932-0104311004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Breaker
Telemechanics Inc
2090-01-536-9546311004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,ships Upper Deck
Shield Technologies Corp Div Shield Technologies Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J42204 PRIMARY Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
J42204B Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
53M201M3048 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
CM32446 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
JA1N048S201MA PRIMARY Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
311-0004-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
311-004 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-905-4769INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
311004
5925-00-932-0104INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
311004
2090-01-536-9546INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,SHIPS UPPER DECK
311004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-255-1998?

NSN 5905-00-255-1998 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-255-1998?

NSN 5905-00-255-1998 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: J42204 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), J42204B (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), 53M201M3048 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), CM32446 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), JA1N048S201MA (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-255-1998?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-255-1998: 5920-00-905-4769, 5925-00-932-0104, 2090-01-536-9546. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J42204?

Key specifications for J42204: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Shaft Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-255-1998 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-255-1998 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com