Techno Components Corp. · Electronic Components
159-500
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part Number159-500
ManufacturerTechno Components Corp.
LifecycleStocked
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-115-8490 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Width0.203 INCHES NOMINAL
Center To Center Distance Between0.100 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Rotary Actuator Travel In Angular7920.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Vendor Part Numbers381-9057-330
ProducttraceabilityNo
RohscompliantTBA
IscanonicalY
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantTBA
UseccnUnknown
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 159-500 available?
We can source 159-500 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 159-500 by Techno Components Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 159-500 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 159-500?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 159-500?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.