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42WResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-518-7930 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-518-7930 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-518-7930. Primary manufacturer part number: 42W.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 320.0 NOMINAL
  • Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 320.0 NOMINAL
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-518-7930, 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 Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 30 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-518-7930
Primary Part Number42W
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusCANCELLED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation320.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg320.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flat Height0.110 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Maximum Running Torque2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
First Flat Length0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, PARALLEL FLATTED
Body Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5935-00-135-418442W INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Andrew Llc
6230-00-264-8267 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lantern,electric
6230-00-270-5419 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lantern,electric
6230-00-511-6707 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lantern,electric
5120-01-429-8153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pliers,wire Twister
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42W PRIMARY Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
01036792 PRIMARY Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
01036791 PRIMARY Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
01036792 Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation (USA)
42M878 PRIMARY Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-135-4184INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
42W
6230-00-264-8267INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6230-00-270-5419INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6230-00-511-6707INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
5120-01-429-8153INTERCHANGEABLE
PLIERS,WIRE TWISTER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-518-7930?

NSN 5905-00-518-7930 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-518-7930?

NSN 5905-00-518-7930 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 42W (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 01036792 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), 01036791 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), 01036792 (Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation), 42M878 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-518-7930?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-518-7930: 5935-00-135-4184, 6230-00-264-8267, 6230-00-270-5419 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42W?

Key specifications for 42W: Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 320.0 NOMINAL; Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-518-7930 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-518-7930 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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