Philips North America LLC · Electronic Components
56A18
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number56A18
ManufacturerPhilips North America LLC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-787-4657 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL
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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 56A18 available?
We can source 56A18 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 56A18 by Philips North America LLC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 56A18 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 56A18?
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 56A18?
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.