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RKS16RResistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing · NSN 5905-00-461-3187 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-461-3187 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-461-3187. Primary manufacturer part number: RKS16R.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 16.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 100.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 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 5905-00-461-3187, 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 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-461-3187
Primary Part NumberRKS16R
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOhmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section16.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts100.0 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 Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Length1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter3.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Flat Height0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
First Flat Length0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power340.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5330-01-349-41514181860002125 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,wiper
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Div Engineered Polymer Systems Division (eps)
6750-01-381-4218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Paper,photographic
7710-01-438-92510447 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cymbal
Zildjian Avedis Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RKS16R PRIMARY Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
0447 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5330-01-349-4151INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,WIPER
4181860002125
6750-01-381-4218INTERCHANGEABLE
PAPER,PHOTOGRAPHIC
7710-01-438-9251INTERCHANGEABLE
CYMBAL
0447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-461-3187?

NSN 5905-00-461-3187 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 5905-00-461-3187?

NSN 5905-00-461-3187 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: RKS16R (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 0447 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-461-3187?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-461-3187: 5330-01-349-4151, 6750-01-381-4218, 7710-01-438-9251. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RKS16R?

Key specifications for RKS16R: Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 300.0 NOMINAL. 26 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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