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236L1-203Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Bourns Instruments Inc · NSN 5905-00-681-5600 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-681-5600 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-681-5600. Primary manufacturer part number: 236L1-203.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Shaft Length: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 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 5905-00-681-5600, 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 Bourns Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 27 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-681-5600
Primary Part Number236L1-203
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBourns Instruments Inc
StatusACTIVE
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length0.030 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.8 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power135.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation9000.0 NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Height0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Starting Torque7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg9000.0 NOMINAL
Body Length1.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Running Torque7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.086 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Width0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-01-068-2228 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
236L1-203 PRIMARY Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
11-685-00-360 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA)
446378-1 Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International Div Aerospace-Minneapolis (USA)
Related Parts
5905-01-068-2228INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-681-5600?

NSN 5905-00-681-5600 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Bourns Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-681-5600?

NSN 5905-00-681-5600 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 236L1-203 (Bourns Instruments Inc), 11-685-00-360 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), 446378-1 (Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International Div Aerospace-Minneapolis).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-681-5600?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-681-5600: 5905-01-068-2228. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 236L1-203?

Key specifications for 236L1-203: Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Shaft Length: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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