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C5-15-5236Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Ecbc · NSN 5905-00-494-6547 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-494-6547 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-494-6547. Primary manufacturer part number: C5-15-5236.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 292.0 MINIMUM AND 298.0 MAXIMUM
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-494-6547, 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 Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Ecbc. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, 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
NSN5905-00-494-6547
Primary Part NumberC5-15-5236
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEdgewood Chemical Biological Center Ecbc
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation292.0 MINIMUM AND 298.0 MAXIMUM
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 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
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg292.0 MINIMUM AND 298.0 MAXIMUM
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 0.0 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 10.0 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 10.0 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -0.0 TO 3.0 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END
Overall Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Length0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Maximum Running Torque0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque48.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5905-00-005-6935311-0350-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Tektronix, Inc.
5905-01-099-3632228101-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Raytheon Company
5905-01-217-8355 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
382X Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
C5-15-5236 PRIMARY Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Ecbc (USA)
ASM Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
C5-15-5236 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-005-6935INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
311-0350-00
5905-01-099-3632INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
228101-1
5905-01-217-8355INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-494-6547?

NSN 5905-00-494-6547 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Ecbc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-494-6547?

NSN 5905-00-494-6547 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 382X (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), C5-15-5236 (Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Ecbc), ASM (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), C5-15-5236 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-494-6547?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-494-6547: 5905-00-005-6935, 5905-01-099-3632, 5905-01-217-8355. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C5-15-5236?

Key specifications for C5-15-5236: Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Overall Length: 1.594 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 292.0 MINIMUM AND 298.0 MAXIMUM. 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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