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72PM12-0Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. · NSN 5905-00-487-8291 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-487-8291 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-487-8291. Primary manufacturer part number: 72PM12-0.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Body Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Running Torque: 0.10 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-487-8291, 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 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN5905-00-487-8291
Primary Part Number72PM12-0
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.
StatusACTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Running Torque0.10 INCH-OUNCES IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal LocationREAR END
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation240.0 NOMINAL
Body Height0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.188 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Section Quantity1
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4820-00-177-006772120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve Assy,hydrauli
Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp
7330-00-240-220172120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dishpan
The Vollrath Company, L.l.c. Div Vollrath
5365-00-432-3926A72120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing
Ballantyne of Omaha Inc.
5996-00-955-14547400B INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,audio Frequency
Drs Signal Solutions, Inc.
3610-01-193-0998072120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Roller Assy
Abd Intl Inc Dba Abdick
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
72PM12-0 PRIMARY Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
72PMR20K-12C Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
311-1230-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
406-3901 Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland (FIN)
72-12-0 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-177-0067INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE ASSY,HYDRAULI
72120
7330-00-240-2201INTERCHANGEABLE
DISHPAN
72120
5365-00-432-3926INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING
A72120
5996-00-955-1454INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
7400B
3610-01-193-0998INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLLER ASSY
072120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-487-8291?

NSN 5905-00-487-8291 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-487-8291?

NSN 5905-00-487-8291 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 72PM12-0 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 72PMR20K-12C (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 311-1230-00 (Tektronix, Inc.), 406-3901 (Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland), 72-12-0 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-487-8291?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-487-8291: 4820-00-177-0067, 7330-00-240-2201, 5365-00-432-3926 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 72PM12-0?

Key specifications for 72PM12-0: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Body Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Running Torque: 0.10 INCH-OUNCES IN. 27 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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