The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-297-6776, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-297-6776 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.146 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.166 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.375 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.521 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.541 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.615 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.635 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.594 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.656 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 192.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.125 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 309.0 MINIMUM AND 315.0 MAXIMUM |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Mechanical Backlash in Deg Angular Rotation | 1.5 |
| Cubic Measure | 0.700 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 017580 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Big Joe Mfg Co |
| 99410 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
NSN 5905-01-297-6776 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5306-01-316-7588, 5120-01-617-9971. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-297-6776: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.146 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.166 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.375 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 28 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.