Hobart Bros · Electronic Components
BW218A
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part NumberBW218A
ManufacturerHobart Bros
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-247-7994 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Body Length2.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se340.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti300.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch20.0
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL AND THREADED HOLE(S)
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
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 BW218A available?
We can source BW218A 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 BW218A by Hobart Bros obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BW218A 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 BW218A?
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 BW218A?
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.