The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-028-6455, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Engelhard Corp Specialty Div. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-028-6455 |
| Primary Part Number | 34779-2A |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Engelhard Corp Specialty Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS 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 |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 312.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 34779-2A | Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA) |
| 34779-2A PRIMARY | Engelhard Corp Specialty Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 34779-2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Engelhard Corp Specialty Div |
| 34779-2A | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 34779-2 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-028-6455 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Engelhard Corp Specialty Div, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-028-6455 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 34779-2A (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 34779-2A (Engelhard Corp Specialty Div).
Key specifications for 34779-2A: Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 22 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.