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72PM7-0Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. · NSN 5905-00-487-8296 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-487-8296 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-487-8296. Primary manufacturer part number: 72PM7-0.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-487-8296, 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 8 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-487-8296
Primary Part Number72PM7-0
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation240.0 NOMINAL
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Running Torque0.10 INCH-OUNCES IN
Terminal Length0.188 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Section Quantity1
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Body Height0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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5965-01-023-0809CE602FTRD INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3386F-T04-102 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
3386F-T04-102 Bourns Inc (USA)
406-3895 Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland (FIN)
311-1225-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
72-7-0 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
72PMR1K-7C Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
311-1225-00 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
72PM7-0 PRIMARY Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
Related Parts
6920-00-107-0180INTERCHANGEABLE
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5136-00-197-9563INTERCHANGEABLE
DIE,RETHREADING
5136-00-197-9563
5360-00-360-4079INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
1847
6140-00-538-9984INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
3120-00-661-8880INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
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5950-00-891-9554INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
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CE602FTRD
6140-01-031-6877INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
3110-01-103-9537INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,ROLLER,CYLINDRICAL
7270
4940-01-118-2137INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAIN RELIEF,SPRAY
3030-01-222-4498INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
13271
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CYLINDER,ACTUATING,LINEAR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-487-8296?

NSN 5905-00-487-8296 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 5905-00-487-8296?

NSN 5905-00-487-8296 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 3386F-T04-102 (Bourns Instruments Inc), 3386F-T04-102 (Bourns Inc), 406-3895 (Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland), 311-1225-00 (Tektronix, Inc.), 72-7-0 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-487-8296?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-487-8296: 6920-00-107-0180, 5136-00-197-9563, 5360-00-360-4079 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 72PM7-0?

Key specifications for 72PM7-0: Overall Height: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN; Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 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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