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21208Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing · NSN 5905-00-497-2825 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-497-2825 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-497-2825. Primary manufacturer part number: 21208.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Nonturn Device Radius: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 100.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • 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 5905-00-497-2825, 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 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-497-2825
Primary Part Number21208
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOhmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Nonturn Device Radius0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts100.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Nonturn Device LocationAT 3 OCLOCK AND AT 6 OCLOCK AND AT 9 OCLOCK AND AT 12 OCLOCK
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
21208 PRIMARY Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
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HOUSING,TACHOMETER
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HOLDER,FILTER,PHOTOGRAPHIC
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BOLT,EYE
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PIPET,MICRO
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PACKING,PREFORMED
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CUP,SEAL,AIRCRAFT,M
21208

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-497-2825?

NSN 5905-00-497-2825 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 5905-00-497-2825?

NSN 5905-00-497-2825 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 21208 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-497-2825?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5905-00-497-2825: 3655-00-066-8075, 5935-00-306-5164, 5310-00-334-9803 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 21208?

Key specifications for 21208: Nonturn Device Radius: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Location: LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG. 18 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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