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84-3-8-502Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-739-6812 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-739-6812 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-739-6812. Primary manufacturer part number: 84-3-8-502.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL
  • Terminal Length: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Bearing Type: SLEEVE SHAFT
  • Maximum Stop Torque: 15.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Actuator Type: FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
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 5905-00-739-6812, 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 Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 25 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-739-6812
Primary Part Number84-3-8-502
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL
Terminal Length0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Maximum Stop Torque15.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Maximum Running Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Section Quantity1
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg320.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodPRINTED CIRCUIT
Body Length0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power175.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
6150-00-116-34058438502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc
5305-00-889-30002251-207 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Reliance Comm/tec Corp Lorain Products Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
84-3-8-502 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
84-3-8-502 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
Related Parts
6150-00-116-3405INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
8438502
5305-00-889-3000INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
2251-207

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-739-6812?

NSN 5905-00-739-6812 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-739-6812?

NSN 5905-00-739-6812 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 84-3-8-502 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 84-3-8-502 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-739-6812?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-739-6812: 6150-00-116-3405, 5305-00-889-3000. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 84-3-8-502?

Key specifications for 84-3-8-502: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL; Terminal Length: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bearing Type: SLEEVE SHAFT. 25 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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