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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

D53MResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-296-8472 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-296-8472 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-296-8472. Primary manufacturer part number: D53M.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 2
  • Body Length: 1.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.25 HEAT SINK ALL SECTIONS
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-296-8472, 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 Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-296-8472
Primary Part NumberD53M
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity2
Body Length1.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.25 HEAT SINK ALL SECTIONS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 ALL SECTIONS
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Electrical Resistance Per Section25.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
Mechanical Backlash in Deg Angular Rotation3.0
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg312.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 ALL SECTIONS
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Overall Diameter1.484 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation312.0 NOMINAL
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Stop Torque192.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-842-8905 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
D53M Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
960855 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
2-96LT253K Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group (USA)
JD2L040S253AC Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
JD1L048S253AC Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-842-8905INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-296-8472?

NSN 5905-00-296-8472 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-296-8472?

NSN 5905-00-296-8472 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: D53M (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 960855 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), 2-96LT253K (Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group), JD2L040S253AC (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), JD1L048S253AC (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-296-8472?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-296-8472: 5905-00-842-8905. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of D53M?

Key specifications for D53M: Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 2; Body Length: 1.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-296-8472 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-296-8472 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.
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