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301-462Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Genrad Inc · NSN 5905-00-257-7510 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-257-7510 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-257-7510. Primary manufacturer part number: 301-462.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Shaft Length: 0.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 9000.0 NOMINAL
  • Body Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
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 5905-00-257-7510, 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 Genrad Inc. Government technical data includes 27 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
NSN5905-00-257-7510
Primary Part Number301-462
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGenrad Inc
StatusACTIVE
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Length0.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg9000.0 NOMINAL
Body Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLEFT ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation9000.0 NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers0.520 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY DELICATE
Mounting Hole Diameter0.073 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
9540-00-720-0670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
4730-01-270-972840083 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer Element,sediment
Tate Andale, Llc
4730-01-419-165440098 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer Element,sediment
Tate Andale, Llc
4730-01-419-265430146/40098 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer,sediment
Tate Andale, Llc
5340-01-579-942330-1462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,mounting
Air Force United States Department of the Dba Tinker Afb Oc Alc Dsp Div Department of the Air Force
5331-01-631-9056 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
301-462 Genrad Inc (USA)
301-462 Iet Labs Inc (USA)
Related Parts
9540-00-720-0670INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
4730-01-270-9728INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIMENT
40083
4730-01-419-1654INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIMENT
40098
4730-01-419-2654INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER,SEDIMENT
30146/40098
5340-01-579-9423INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,MOUNTING
30-1462
5331-01-631-9056INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-257-7510?

NSN 5905-00-257-7510 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Genrad Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-257-7510?

NSN 5905-00-257-7510 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 301-462 (Genrad Inc), 301-462 (Iet Labs Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-257-7510?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-257-7510: 9540-00-720-0670, 4730-01-270-9728, 4730-01-419-1654 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 301-462?

Key specifications for 301-462: Overall Length: 0.530 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Length: 0.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 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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