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51-310Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare · NSN 5905-00-556-5729 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-556-5729 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-556-5729. Primary manufacturer part number: 51-310.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, FLATTED
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF
  • Mounting Method: LOCKING BUSHING
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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 5905-00-556-5729, 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 Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 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
NSN5905-00-556-5729
Primary Part Number51-310
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhilips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts25.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flat Height0.154 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 6 OCLOCK
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First Flat Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5935-00-201-8480103X16 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Kentucky Mfg Co
7105-00-269-9275 INTERCHANGEABLE
Table,folding Legs
5360-00-477-053651310 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Atlantic Mastercraft Co Inc
4730-00-812-7999 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,pipe to Tube
8345-01-590-1589 INTERCHANGEABLE
Flag,separate Brigades
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
51-310 Hewlett-Packard Co Waltham Div (USA)
51-310 PRIMARY Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare (USA)
0S028673 PRIMARY Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-201-8480INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
103X16
7105-00-269-9275INTERCHANGEABLE
TABLE,FOLDING LEGS
5360-00-477-0536INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
51310
4730-00-812-7999INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE TO TUBE
8345-01-590-1589INTERCHANGEABLE
FLAG,SEPARATE BRIGADES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-556-5729?

NSN 5905-00-556-5729 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-556-5729?

NSN 5905-00-556-5729 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 51-310 (Hewlett-Packard Co Waltham Div), 51-310 (Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare), 0S028673 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-556-5729?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-556-5729: 5935-00-201-8480, 7105-00-269-9275, 5360-00-477-0536 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 51-310?

Key specifications for 51-310: Shaft Style: ROUND, FLATTED; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF. 26 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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