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NSN 5905-01-159-0085Government record, cited

Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,5905-01-159-0085

NSN 5905-01-159-0085 · NIIN 011590085 · Part number RK101U
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation · FSC 5905 — Resistor · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 01121
Government record, cited
NSN 5905-01-159-0085 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-159-0085. Manufacturer of record part number: RK101U.
Also searched as  5905-01-159-0085 · 5905011590085 · NIIN 011590085 · 01-159-0085 · FSC 5905 Resistor · CAGE 01121 · RK101U
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Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Maximum Running Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.109 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING
Identification
  • NSN: 5905-01-159-0085
  • NIIN: 011590085
  • FSC: 5905 — Resistor
  • FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
  • Primary part number: RK101U
  • Manufacturer: Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-159-0085, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation. Government technical data includes 26 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. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-159-0085
Primary Part NumberRK101U
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — Resistor
ManufacturerRockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
StatusACTIVE
Maximum Running Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.109 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/BUSHING
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Body Width0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.422 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Body Length1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation9000.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.216 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent+0.0 TO 4.5 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 2.5 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 1.5 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -1.0 TO 1.0 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -1.5 TO 1.5 85 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 4.0 125 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg9000.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RK101U PRIMARY Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-159-0085?

NSN 5905-01-159-0085 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 5905-01-159-0085?

NSN 5905-01-159-0085 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RK101U (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation).

What are the specifications of RK101U?

Key specifications for RK101U: Maximum Running Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION. 26 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 5905-01-159-0085 hazardous material?

No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

Sources

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.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.
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