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ES3877-B502BResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Drs Sustainment Systems Inc · NSN 5905-01-085-8334 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-085-8334 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-8334. Primary manufacturer part number: ES3877-B502B.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TURRET
  • Cubic Measure: 0.338 CUBIC INCHES
  • Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 -65 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -2.5 TO 2.5 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 75 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 125 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
  • Undercut Width: 0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Undercut Diameter: 0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-8334, 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 Drs Sustainment Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-085-8334
Primary Part NumberES3877-B502B
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDrs Sustainment Systems Inc
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TURRET
Cubic Measure0.338 CUBIC INCHES
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 -65 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -2.5 TO 2.5 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 75 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 125 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Undercut Width0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Diameter0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Shaft End Play0.00500 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.00100 INCHES IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Radial Play0.005 INCHES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation340.0 MINIMUM
Lateral Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Maximum Running Torque0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-0.5 TO 0.5 DEG ANGULAR ROTATION SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Mounting Lip Diameter0.8750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation170.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
ES3877-B502B Drs Sustainment Systems Inc (USA)
ES3877-B502B Drs Sustainment Systems, Inc. (USA)
159-0001 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
159-1 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
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PACKING
159-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-085-8334?

NSN 5905-01-085-8334 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Drs Sustainment Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-085-8334?

NSN 5905-01-085-8334 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: ES3877-B502B (Drs Sustainment Systems Inc), ES3877-B502B (Drs Sustainment Systems, Inc.), 159-0001 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 159-1 (Vishay Sprague Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-085-8334?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-01-085-8334: 6240-00-014-5431, 2990-00-185-7028, 4820-00-202-9528 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of ES3877-B502B?

Key specifications for ES3877-B502B: Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TURRET; Cubic Measure: 0.338 CUBIC INCHES; Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 -65 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -2.5 TO 2.5 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 75 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 125 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION; Undercut Width: 0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 30 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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