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627438Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Mine Safety Appliances Company · NSN 5905-01-168-6517 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-168-6517 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-168-6517. Primary manufacturer part number: 627438.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Precious Material and Location: TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-168-6517, 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 Mine Safety Appliances Company. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-168-6517
Primary Part Number627438
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMine Safety Appliances Company
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Precious MaterialGOLD
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.860 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.890 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.781 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.843 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Shaft Diameter0.2494 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2497 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body Length0.735 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.765 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Mounting Bushing Length0.297 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.327 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5950-00-518-0238 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MOD534 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
627438 PRIMARY Mine Safety Appliances Company (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-518-0238INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-168-6517?

NSN 5905-01-168-6517 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Mine Safety Appliances Company, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-168-6517?

NSN 5905-01-168-6517 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MOD534 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 627438 (Mine Safety Appliances Company).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-168-6517?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-01-168-6517: 5950-00-518-0238. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 627438?

Key specifications for 627438: Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING; Precious Material and Location: TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD. 21 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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