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16556Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing · NSN 5905-00-296-8471 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-296-8471 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-296-8471. Primary manufacturer part number: 16556.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, FLATTED
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Shaft Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 20.0
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 300.0 SINGLE SECTION
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 5905-00-296-8471, 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 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5905-00-296-8471
Primary Part Number16556
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOhmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Section Quantity1
Shaft Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch20.0
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power300.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg330.0 NOMINAL
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts750.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Body Diameter10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flat Height0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation330.0 NOMINAL
First Flat Length1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section320.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5950-00-645-071116556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Essex Brownell Inc. Div Essex Group Inc
5330-00-857-1922 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket and Seal Set
2530-01-084-037544420 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brake,shoe Type
Titan Distribution Inc Dba Titan Tire
3510-01-140-297516556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Roller Assembly
Forenta Lp
4730-01-223-329416556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,tube to Boss
Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. Div Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
6115-01-538-0742 INTERCHANGEABLE
Generator,direct Current
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
16556 PRIMARY Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-645-0711INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
16556
5330-00-857-1922INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET AND SEAL SET
2530-01-084-0375INTERCHANGEABLE
BRAKE,SHOE TYPE
44420
3510-01-140-2975INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLLER ASSEMBLY
16556
4730-01-223-3294INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,TUBE TO BOSS
16556
6115-01-538-0742INTERCHANGEABLE
GENERATOR,DIRECT CURRENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-296-8471?

NSN 5905-00-296-8471 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-296-8471?

NSN 5905-00-296-8471 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 16556 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-296-8471?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-296-8471: 5950-00-645-0711, 5330-00-857-1922, 2530-01-084-0375 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 16556?

Key specifications for 16556: Shaft Style: ROUND, FLATTED; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 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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