The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-296-8676, 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 29 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-296-8676 |
| Primary Part Number | 81E203 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.094 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | BEARING |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Terminal Length | 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| 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 |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.084 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.116 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.040 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.184 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.216 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 190.0 MINIMUM AND 220.0 MAXIMUM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.011 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 240.0 MINIMUM AND 300.0 MAXIMUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 81E203 PRIMARY | Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 411/4/20560/203 | 5/1 Secondary reference Leonardo Uk Ltd |
NSN 5905-01-296-8676 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-296-8676 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 81E203 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation).
Key specifications for 81E203: Maximum Running Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION. 29 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.