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3531Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Cts Corp Electromechanical Div · NSN 5905-00-642-5362 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-642-5362 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-642-5362. Primary manufacturer part number: 3531.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Shaft Length: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-642-5362, 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 Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5905-00-642-5362
Primary Part Number3531
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp Electromechanical Div
StatusACTIVE
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3531 PRIMARY Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
3531 Cts Corp (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-642-5362?

NSN 5905-00-642-5362 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-642-5362?

NSN 5905-00-642-5362 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 3531 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), 3531 (Cts Corp).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-642-5362?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-642-5362: 3020-00-005-5014, 5950-00-051-6982, 5136-00-239-2769 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3531?

Key specifications for 3531: Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Shaft Length: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS. 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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