The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-256-5775, 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 15 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-256-5775 |
| Primary Part Number | 85W502 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.081 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.089 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.070 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 85W502 PRIMARY | Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 404/4/08088/009 | 5/1 Secondary reference Leonardo Uk Ltd |
NSN 5905-01-256-5775 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-256-5775 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 85W502 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation).
Key specifications for 85W502: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.081 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.089 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 15 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.