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20437Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

General Dynamics Motion Control Llc · NSN 5905-00-957-7495 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-957-7495 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-957-7495. Primary manufacturer part number: 20437.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
  • Pilot Diameter Runout: 0.005 INCHES IN
  • Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S)
  • Actuator Type: DOUBLE ENDED SHAFT
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 356.0 NOMINAL
  • Shaft End Play: 0.050 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-957-7495, 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 General Dynamics Motion Control Llc. Government technical data includes 30 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. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-957-7495
Primary Part Number20437
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Motion Control Llc
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
Pilot Diameter Runout0.005 INCHES IN
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Actuator TypeDOUBLE ENDED SHAFT
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation356.0 NOMINAL
Shaft End Play0.050 INCHES IN
Shaft Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Radial Play0.002 INCHES IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN
Terminal Type and Quantity10 TURRET
Function Characteristic Per SectionALL SECTIONS LINEAR
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section2 ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Per SectionALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 ALL SECTIONS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 ALL SECTIONS
Electrical Resistance Per Section4.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 ALL SECTIONS
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-3.0 TO 3.0 DEG ANGULAR ROTATION ALL SECTIONS
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation45.0 ALL SECTIONS AND 345.0 ALL SECTIONS
Undercut Width0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Length0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Diameter1.0000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5945-00-230-2047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
5962-01-038-4485LH0023G/MIL INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,linear
National Semiconductor Corporation
3020-01-210-346620437 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Twg Canada Consolidated Inc
6240-01-281-874621237 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Kerr Corporation
5130-01-313-4467 INTERCHANGEABLE
Removal Tool,packing
3120-01-326-29302-24029-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Ge Aviation Systems, Llc
4720-01-470-301696-23550 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
106-401-0002 Moog Inc. (USA)
20437 PRIMARY General Dynamics Motion Control Llc (USA)
106-401-0002 Moog Inc. Dba Moog Components Group (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-230-2047INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
5962-01-038-4485INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
LH0023G/MIL
3020-01-210-3466INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
20437
6240-01-281-8746INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
21237
5130-01-313-4467INTERCHANGEABLE
REMOVAL TOOL,PACKING
3120-01-326-2930INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
2-24029-001
4720-01-470-3016INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
96-23550

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-957-7495?

NSN 5905-00-957-7495 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by General Dynamics Motion Control Llc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-957-7495?

NSN 5905-00-957-7495 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 106-401-0002 (Moog Inc.), 20437 (General Dynamics Motion Control Llc), 106-401-0002 (Moog Inc. Dba Moog Components Group).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-957-7495?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-00-957-7495: 5945-00-230-2047, 5962-01-038-4485, 3020-01-210-3466 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 20437?

Key specifications for 20437: Body Style: CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED; Pilot Diameter Runout: 0.005 INCHES IN; Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S); Actuator Type: DOUBLE ENDED SHAFT. 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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