The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-3216, 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 Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-085-3216 |
| Primary Part Number | 160-500 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Length | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | INTEGRAL KNOB |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Length | 0.325 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 179-000-500 | Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA) |
| 160-500 PRIMARY | Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA) |
NSN 5905-01-085-3216 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-085-3216 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 179-000-500 (Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div), 160-500 (Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div).
There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-01-085-3216: 5930-00-296-6569, 3040-00-908-0625, 5998-01-151-0859. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 160-500: Body Diameter: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION; Maximum Starting Torque: 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED. 23 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.