The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-893-6859, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-893-6859 |
| Primary Part Number | JS253K |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 117.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps | 3.000 AC |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| JS253K PRIMARY | Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| JS253K | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
NSN 5905-00-893-6859 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-893-6859 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: JS253K (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).
Key specifications for JS253K: Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 30 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.