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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

218415X1Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp · NSN 5905-00-259-7665 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-259-7665 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-259-7665. Primary manufacturer part number: 218415X1.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Shaft Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-259-7665, 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 Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-259-7665
Primary Part Number218415X1
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWestern Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp
StatusACTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Body Diameter1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Length0.609 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-192-734746203-17 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
218415X1 PRIMARY Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp (USA)
JA4L040S502UC Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
CLU5021 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
4840228-3 Kalmar AC Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-192-7347INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
46203-17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-259-7665?

NSN 5905-00-259-7665 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-259-7665?

NSN 5905-00-259-7665 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 218415X1 (Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp), JA4L040S502UC (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), CLU5021 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 4840228-3 (Kalmar AC Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-259-7665?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-259-7665: 5905-00-192-7347. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 218415X1?

Key specifications for 218415X1: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE. 21 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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