The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-015-4960, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-015-4960 |
| Primary Part Number | 40L502T500 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.105 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.115 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.330 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.060 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 6120.0 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 6120.00 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 40L502T500 PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
NSN 5905-01-015-4960 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-015-4960 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 40L502T500 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 40L502T500: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.