Vishay Sprague Inc. · Electronic Components
500-8515
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Pre
Part Number500-8515
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-943-7537 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Body Length3.021 INCHES NOMINAL
Pilot Diameter0.6250 INCHES NOMINAL
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se125.0 ALL SECTIONS
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Runout0.002 INCHES
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-3.0 TO 3.0 ALL SECTIONS
Temp Coefficient Of Resistance Wir-20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti3.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
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 500-8515 available?
We can source 500-8515 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 500-8515 by Vishay Sprague Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 500-8515 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 500-8515?
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 500-8515?
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.