Cts Corp. Electromechanical Div · Electronic Components
VL5173
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part NumberVL5173
ManufacturerCts Corp. Electromechanical Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-170-4163 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Overall Length2.450 INCHES NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Undercut Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Undercut Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Body Diameter0.940 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 VL5173 available?
We can source VL5173 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 VL5173 by Cts Corp. Electromechanical Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If VL5173 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 VL5173?
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 VL5173?
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.