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53C3-2KResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-428-8504 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-428-8504 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-428-8504. Primary manufacturer part number: 53C3-2K.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Maximum Stop Torque: 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Body Diameter: 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-428-8504, 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 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-428-8504
Primary Part Number53C3-2K
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusCANCELLED
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body Diameter1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Overall Diameter1.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Maximum Running Torque1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5905-00-068-08832100-0010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
3439-00-175-3623 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heat Unit,wire
5905-00-502-0438JA1N048S202MA INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
5920-00-503-2885311008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Littelfuse, Inc.
6635-01-469-0891 INTERCHANGEABLE
Detector,metal Flaw,electronic
6625-01-573-358621000010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Kit,ts4530a Upgrade
Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp Div Tel-Instrument Electronics Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
53C3-2K Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
RV4NAYSD202A Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
311-008 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
2100-0010 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2100-2983 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2100-0010 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
MILR94-5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CMU2021 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
MIL-PRF-94/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
53C3-2000S Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
RV4NAYSD202A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-068-0883INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
2100-0010
3439-00-175-3623INTERCHANGEABLE
HEAT UNIT,WIRE
5905-00-502-0438INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
JA1N048S202MA
5920-00-503-2885INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
311008
6635-01-469-0891INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTOR,METAL FLAW,ELECTRONIC
6625-01-573-3586INTERCHANGEABLE
KIT,TS4530A UPGRADE
21000010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-428-8504?

NSN 5905-00-428-8504 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 5905-00-428-8504?

NSN 5905-00-428-8504 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 53C3-2K (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), RV4NAYSD202A (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), 311-008 (Tektronix, Inc.), 2100-0010 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 2100-2983 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-428-8504?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-428-8504: 5905-00-068-0883, 3439-00-175-3623, 5905-00-502-0438 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 53C3-2K?

Key specifications for 53C3-2K: Maximum Stop Torque: 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-428-8504 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-428-8504 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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