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500-8515Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-943-7537 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-943-7537 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-943-7537. Primary manufacturer part number: 500-8515.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 3.021 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S)
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Pilot Diameter: 0.6250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Shaft Runout: 0.002 INCHES IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 3.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-943-7537, 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 29 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-943-7537
Primary Part Number500-8515
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Body Length3.021 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 ALL SECTIONS
Pilot Diameter0.6250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 3.0 ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Per SectionALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Characteristic Per SectionALL SECTIONS LINEAR
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power35.0 ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.05 TO 0.05 ALL SECTIONS
Shaft Radial Play0.002 INCHES IN
Maximum Stop Torque100.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Maximum Running Torque0.80 INCH-OUNCES IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.80 INCH-OUNCES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Shaft End Play0.005 INCHES IN
Bearing TypeBALL SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation3600.0 NOMINAL AND 3605.0 NOMINAL
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lateral Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Diameter0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Overall Diameter1.047 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5920-00-068-8251A6Y5-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Mersen Usa Ep Corp. Dba Ferraz Shawmut
3040-00-782-8676100906 INTERCHANGEABLE
Collar,shaft
Symetrics Industries, Llc Dba Extant Aerospace Div Symetrics Industries Dba Extant Aerospace
5975-01-398-39281009.06 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stuffing Tube
Agro
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
100906 Crane Electronics, Inc. (USA)
500-8515 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
500-8515 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
Related Parts
5920-00-068-8251INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
A6Y5-1
3040-00-782-8676INTERCHANGEABLE
COLLAR,SHAFT
100906
5975-01-398-3928INTERCHANGEABLE
STUFFING TUBE
1009.06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-943-7537?

NSN 5905-00-943-7537 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-943-7537?

NSN 5905-00-943-7537 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 100906 (Crane Electronics, Inc.), 500-8515 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 500-8515 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-943-7537?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-943-7537: 5920-00-068-8251, 3040-00-782-8676, 5975-01-398-3928. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 500-8515?

Key specifications for 500-8515: Overall Length: 3.396 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 3.021 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S); Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 ALL SECTIONS. 30 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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