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56959Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing · NSN 5905-00-400-9023 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-400-9023 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-400-9023. Primary manufacturer part number: 56959.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT AND HUMIDITY PROOF
  • Body Diameter: 0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Shaft Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 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 5905-00-400-9023, 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 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-400-9023
Primary Part Number56959
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOhmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT AND HUMIDITY PROOF
Body Diameter0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section35.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts7.5 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document44038-104689 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Nonturn Device LocationAT 3 OCLOCK
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Nonturn Device Radius0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5826-00-132-2175104689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pacer,post
Astronautics Corporation of America
5331-00-264-0566121-00013-33 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Aerocontrolex Group, Inc.
4820-01-114-7539104689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
4110-01-464-0290104-689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,condenser Fan
Thermo King Corporation Dba Phoenix Global Distirbution.
5305-01-730-4213 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,socket Head
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C4911 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
56959 PRIMARY Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
104689 Itt Telecom Products Corp Network Systems Div (USA)
RCS35R Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5826-00-132-2175INTERCHANGEABLE
PACER,POST
104689
5331-00-264-0566INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
121-00013-33
4820-01-114-7539INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE
104689
4110-01-464-0290INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,CONDENSER FAN
104-689
5305-01-730-4213INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-400-9023?

NSN 5905-00-400-9023 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 5905-00-400-9023?

NSN 5905-00-400-9023 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: C4911 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 56959 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 104689 (Itt Telecom Products Corp Network Systems Div), RCS35R (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-400-9023?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-400-9023: 5826-00-132-2175, 5331-00-264-0566, 4820-01-114-7539 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 56959?

Key specifications for 56959: Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT AND HUMIDITY PROOF; Body Diameter: 0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Shaft Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL 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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