Vernitron Corp. VRN International Div · Electronic Components
181-5K
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number181-5K
ManufacturerVernitron Corp. VRN International Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-01-184-7190 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Shaft Length0.024 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length0.180 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity3 PIN
Section Quantity1
Center To Center Distance Between0.100 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES
Cubic Measure0.011 CUBIC INCHES
Rotary Actuator Travel In Angular280.0 NOMINAL
ESD/EMICode B — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 181-5K available?
We can source 181-5K 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 181-5K by Vernitron Corp. VRN International Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 181-5K 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 181-5K?
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 181-5K?
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.