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160-500Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div · NSN 5905-01-085-3216 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-085-3216 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-3216. Primary manufacturer part number: 160-500.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • 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
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-085-3216
Primary Part Number160-500
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVernitron Corp Vrn International Div
StatusACTIVE
Body Diameter0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Starting Torque7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Section Quantity1
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationREAR END
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation320.0 NOMINAL
Maximum Running Torque0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg320.0 NOMINAL
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Length0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeINTEGRAL KNOB
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Length0.325 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5930-00-296-656916050-0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,thermostatic
Kidde Technologies, Inc Dba Fenwal Safety Systems Div Fenwall Safety Systems
3040-00-908-0625160500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lever,manual Control
Telemechanics Inc
5998-01-151-0859160500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
179-000-500 Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA)
160-500 PRIMARY Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-296-6569INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
16050-0
3040-00-908-0625INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL
160500
5998-01-151-0859INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
160500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-085-3216?

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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-085-3216?

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).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-085-3216?

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.

What are the specifications of 160-500?

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.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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