The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-047-2256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Westgate Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-047-2256 |
| Primary Part Number | 2053427 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Westgate Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.078 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING/HOLE MOUNTING |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.580 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.540 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 8640.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 8640.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.240 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2053427 PRIMARY | Westgate Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 255-60-100K | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-047-2256 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Westgate Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-047-2256 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2053427 (Westgate Systems Inc).
Key specifications for 2053427: Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 27 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.