The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-245-6412, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-245-6412 |
| Primary Part Number | 53-1-2-501 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.158 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.218 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.297 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.327 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.340 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 13068-ERV404 MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL |
| Body Length | 0.329 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.359 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 10.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 240.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.038 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 53-1-2-501 PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ERV404-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
NSN 5905-01-245-6412 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-245-6412 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 53-1-2-501 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 53-1-2-501: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 30 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.