Pax Mfg Corp. Hammarlund Mfg Co Div · Electronic Components
72L251
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number72L251
ManufacturerPax Mfg Corp. Hammarlund Mfg Co Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-195-8185 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Overall Length1.469 INCHES NOMINAL
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE AND 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Shaft Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Mounting Facility Screw Thread SerUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+3.9 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Nominal Thread Size0.112 INCHES
Terminal Type And Quantity1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 2 SOLDER STUD
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
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 72L251 available?
We can source 72L251 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 72L251 by Pax Mfg Corp. Hammarlund Mfg Co Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 72L251 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 72L251?
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 72L251?
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.