Caterpillar Inc. · Electronic Components
5L8560
Resistor, Adjustable
Part Number5L8560
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-333-7694 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,ADJUSTABLE
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Electrical Resistance50.000 OHMS
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Reactance CharacteristicINDUCTIVE
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts0.250 FREE AIR
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power-60.0 CELSIUS
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Features ProvidedMOUNTING HARDWARE
Body Length11.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL
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 5L8560 available?
We can source 5L8560 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 5L8560 by Caterpillar Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5L8560 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 5L8560?
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 5L8560?
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.