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Clarostat Sensors And Controls  · Electronic Components

RS251U

Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,

Part NumberRS251U
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors And Controls
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Body Length1.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.260 INCHES MAXIMUM
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Overall Height0.516 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length1.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Lateral Distance Between Mounting0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Electrical Resistance Per Section250.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW
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Frequently asked

Is RS251U available?
We can source RS251U 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 RS251U by Clarostat Sensors And Controls obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RS251U 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 RS251U?
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 RS251U?
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.