Air Variable Capacitors, Shafted: Single Section

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We contract this series of variables manufactured. All units are 2-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" high, have a 1/4" shaft and mounting feet per picture. Production quantities available.

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(CAV) 154-11-1	Pic	9 - 38 pF @ 4kv	(0.125" plate spacing) 3-3/8" long body	-	SOLD	OUT
(CAV) 12-23	Pic	16 - 107 pF @ 4kv	(0.125" plate spacing) 5-3/4" long body	145.00	139.00	Add
(CAV) 12-53	Pic	36 - 249 pF @ 4kv	(0.125" plate spacing) 10-5/8"L + 1" shaft	125.00	119.00	Add
(CAV) 10-57	Pic	25 - 310 pF @ 3.3kv	(0.1" plate spacing) 10-1/8"L + 3/4" shaft	74.50	69.75	Add
(CAV) 154-3-1	Pic	25 - 500 pF @ 2kv	(0.045" plate spacing) 5" long body Click here for PDF file	156.00	150.00	Add
(CAV) 32-65	Pic	45 - 1000 pF @ 1200v	(0.032" plate spacing) 5-1/2" long body	168.00	162.00	Add

Pictured: (CAV) 160-110-21

Air variables with break away plates to easily reduce range. 3/16" diameter slotted shaft long enough for a knob. Panel bushing mount.

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(CAV) 160-101	Pic	1.35 - 3.2 pF @ 900v	5/8" x 3/4" x 3/4", 3/16"D x 1/2" slot shaft	9.00	-	-	Add
(CAV) 160-104-8	Pic	1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v	Johanson Capacitor, 9 silver plates, 3/16" shaft	-	-	SOLD	OUT
(CAV) 160-104-22	Pic	1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v	Johanson Capacitor, 9 plates, 3/16" shaft	11.00	-	-	Add
(CAV) 160-156	Pic	2.2 - 5.4 pF @ 1600v	11 plates	7.00	6.00	5.30	Add
(CAV) 160-107-13	Pic	2.6 - 13.3 pF	EF Johnson, 180º rotation, 2 solder lugs, 0.5"L slotted shaft, 1.5"L x 0.75"H x 0.625"W, 0.242"D bushing, NOS, Sealed pkg, Alt. P/N: GA-52075, Alt. P/N: 9138896 (Viking), NSN: 5910-00-835-0719, Made for ATT, Circa 1966	23.00	-	-	Add
(CAV) 160-107-18	Pic	2.5 - 15 pF @ 1250v	Breakaway plates	-	-	SOLD	OUT
(CAV) M7481115-3	Pic	2.5 - 15 pF @ 900v	15 plates	6.00	5.00	-	Add
(CAV) 160-110A	Pic	2.7 - 19.6 pF @ 1000v	21 plates	-	-	SOLD	OUT
(CAV) 160-110-21	Pic	2.7 - 19.6 pF	Silver Plated	9.00	8.00	7.25	Add

Air variables with silver plated machined plates. 3/16" shaft. Panel bushing mount.

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(CAV) 501185-8	Pic	2 - 22 pF @ 250v	12 plates	4.50	4.00	3.50	Add
(CAV) 193-8-52	Pic	2 - 26 pF @ 250v	17 plates	9.33	-	-	Add
(CAV) 501185-15	Pic	2 - 20 pF @ 500v	18 plates	7.00	6.50	5.00	Add
(CAV) 189-569	Pic	2.2 - 34 pF @ 250v	20 plates	12.00	11.25	10.50	Add

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(CAV) 9411-72-50385

A Rare Find!!! Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 10 - 140pF @ 500v. APC style mounts via 6-32 anchors on 0.65" centers. Made to mount behind panel. 2.38" behind panel depth. 1/4" x 3/4" shaft. Well made in the United States!

$35 each - $32 (6+)

(CAV) TR1.5

Teleradio air variable capacitor. 0.5 - 1.5 pF. 1 kv. 2 plates. 1-1/4" x 1-5/16" ceramic insulator. 1/4" x 1/2" shaft.

$15 each - $12 (3+)

(CAV) ZS-4-SS

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 1.1-4 pF @ 5 kv. 0.140" gap. 1-3/8"W x 2-9/16"L x 1-1/8"H. 1/4" shaft. 1/2"L with locking nut. Alt P/N: PL6022.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) ZV-5-TS

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 1-5 pF @ 3 kv. 0.070" gap. 1-7/16"W x 1-1/8"H x 2"L. Optional extra plate increases capacity to 7.5 pF. Alt P/N: PL6024

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) 160-104-22

Johnson air variable trimmer capacitor with coil attached with 4 turns. 1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v. 9 plates. 3/16" shaft. "LC" network.

$11 each

(CAV) 160-104-8

Johnson air variable capacitor. 1.8-8.7 pF @ 1250v. 9 silver plates. 3/16" shaft.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) ZS-7-SS

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 2-7 pF @ 5 kv. 0.140" gap. 1.4"W x 1.13"H. 2.06" behind panel depth. 1/4" x 1/2"L locking shaft. Alt P/N: PL6023.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) 4197

Nifty variable with built-in vernier ball drive. 2 kv plate spacing. 1/8", 1/4" shafts. Mounts by end plates. 1-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 1" deep. Knob set $8.

$19 each - $17 (6+), $15 (25+)

(CAV) 160-107-32

EF Johnson / Viking Technologies steatite base air variable capacitor. 2.83 - 12.73 pF, 500v AC dielectric. 15 plate. 0.013" plate air gap. Slotted shaft, 0.186"D. 5/8"H x 3/4"W x 1-1/2"L. Made in the USA. DC: 6/78. Alt. P/N: CZ19535-2. NSN: 5910-00-284-4523.

$15 each

(CAV) ZT-10-AS

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 3.6 - 11 pF @ 3kv. 0.07" air gap. 1/4" x 1/2"L shaft. Front bushing mount. 1-7/16" x 1-1/2"H. 1-3/8" behind. Alt P/N: PL6010. New!

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) 160-107-18

Air variable capacitor. 2.5 - 15 pF @ 1250v, 1/4" shaft, break away plates, bushing mount.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) ZT-15-AS

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 4 - 16 pF @ 3kv. 0.07" gap. Front bushing mount with lock nut. 1/4" x 1/2"L shaft. 1-7/16" x 1-5/8"H. 1-5/8" behind. Alt P/N: PL6011. New!

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) MAC-20

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 2.7 - 19.6 pF @ 750v AC. Slot adjust shaft. 1.68" total length. 0.18"D shaft x 0.55"L bushing mount, 0.25" bushing diameter. Alt. P/N: 160-110-1 (20M11) EF Johnson. NSN: 5910-00-834-1757.

$23 each

(CAV) HF-15

Hammarlund ceramic air variable capacitor. 2.8 - 17.5 pF @ 640v AC. Single section 180℃ clockwise/cc rotation. 1/2" L round single shaft, 1/4" DIA. 1.625" L threaded bushing mount. NSN: 5910-00-192-2426. DC:1965-MILSPEC. NOS.

$15 each

(CAV) HFA-15B

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 2.8 - 16 pF @ 1500v AC. 1.5" W x 1.0" L x 1.25" H x 1/4" round shaft. Made in USA. NOS.

$27 each

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(CAV) HFA-15E

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 4 - 16 pF @ 1750v AC. Single section, 9 plates. 0.070" spacing. Panel bushing mount 0.562" L shaft, 0.25" DIA, round. 1.8" L x 1.4" W x 1.2" H. NSN: 5910-00-023-9861. NOS.

$35 each

(CAV) 160-110-38

EF Johnson air variable capacitor. 2.7 - 19.6 pF, 2 sections. 1.785" total length, 0.63" total width, 0.74" total height. New, old stock. Mil-spec packaging. Brand new!

$15 each

(CAV) G603470-2

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 3 - 25 pF @ 1.4 kv. 1200v AC peak single section. 1.734" overall length, 0.187" shaft diameter, 0.375" shaft length. Includes hardware. New, old stock. NSN: 5910-00-649-3315.

$57 each

(CAV) CB105

Air variable capacitor. 4 - 25 pF @ 1500v. Front 2 hole mount, 1/4" shaft, 3-1/2" long.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) ASP-5699

Air variable capacitor. 8 - 27 pF @ 1000v sections. 3/16" x 3/8" long shaft. Front panel has three #6 tapped mounting holes. 1-1/2" wide x 1" high x 3/4" deep. NOTE: Rotor plates short to stator at maximum capacitance. Short can be defeated by bending brass strip away.

$7 each - $6.25 (6+), $5.50 (25+)

(CAV) 481231

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 5 - 35 pF 1200v. 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" deep x 1-3/4" high. 0.032" spacing. 1/4" x 1/2" shaft. 1.22" mounting centers.

$39 each

(CAV) 4111-8

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 8 - 35 pF @ 3000v. Similar to MC-35-MX. 1-1/2"W x 1-3/4"H, 2-1/4" behind panel depth. 1/4" x 1/2" front shaft, 1/4" x 1/4" rear shaft. 1-5/8" mounting feet centers.

$69 each

(CAV) 12936

Millen air variable capacitor. 15 - 35 pF @ 4 kv. 3/16" plate spacing. 4"L x 2.34"W x 3.05"H. 3-9/16" x 1-15/16" mounting grid. 1/4" x 1/2" shaft. 3/8" bushing.

$89 each

(CAV) MC-50-S

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 6.3 - 50 pF @ 1500v. 7 plates. 0.035" spacing. 1-5/8"W x 1-7/8" behind panel depth. 1/4" x 1/2" shaft. Used, removed.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) MAPC-50ME

Air variable capacitor. 4 - 50 pF @ 600v, 1/4" x 1/2" long shaft. 2 hole APC mount. Alt P/N: MAPC50B, 9434-45-40021, CT104-1. NSN 5910-00-643-7233.

$25 each

(CAV) MC-50-SX

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 11.5 - 53 pF @ 1750v. 19 plates. 0.0715" spacing. 2-5/16" x 1.7" x 1.25". 1/4" shaft. Removed, excellent condition.

$45 each

(CAV) MAPC-100B

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 4.5 - 100 pF @ 600v. 60HZ. Single section, 38 plates 0.135" gaps. 1.95" L x 0.78" W x 0.93" H. 0.57" shaft x 0.25" DIA. Made in USA. NOS.

$28 each - $26 (+3)

(CAV) 9411-72

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 4 - 54 pF @ 1 kv. 14 fin. 1-74"L x 0.95"W x 1.23"H. 1/4"D x 1/2"L shaft. NOS. Mil-spec. DC: 73. NSN: 5910-00-911-6082.

$23 each

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(CAV) 9420-03

Cardwell gear drive air variable capacitor. 10 - 55 pF @ 1000v DC. Anti-backlash gear. 1.5 shaft rotations = min to max capacity. 1-13/16"W x 1-5/8"H. 2-3/16" deep (less shaft). 1/4" x 3/4" shaft. Mounts by two 8-32 holes at 3/4" centers. New, unused.

$75 each

(CAV) 922-0261

Hammarlund air variable capacitor. 3.4 - 60 pF @ 600v, 1/4" x 1-1/8" length shaft. Bushing mount.

$18 each - $16 (10+)

(CAV) 158-5-24

E.F. Johnson air variable capacitor. 7.5 - 99 pF @ 500v. Mounts with two #6 thread screws. APC style with 1/4" x 1" long shaft. 15/16" x 1-3/16", 1-5/8" behind panel depth.
NSN: 5910-00-080-2630.

$21 each - $18.75 (6+)

(CAV) 974212-4

Receiver dual section air variable capacitor. 10-100pF and 10-130pF. Brass body, ball bearings. 3/16"D x 1/4"L "D" shaft. 1-1/16" x 1-1/16" x 1". Vintage stock from Fistell's stash - 1970's.

$9 each - $8.25 (6+), $7.50 (25+)

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(CAV) MC20-S

Hammarlund tuning capacitor. 5.5 - 20 pF @ 1000v RMS. 3 plate, versatile panel or base mounting ability! 0.0245" air gaps. 2.61" Total L x 1.35" H x 1.67" W. 1/2" L shaft x 1/4" DIA round. NOS.

$45 each

(CAV) MCA20S

Pax / Hammarlund air variable capacitor single section panel bushing mount or base mount. 3.5 - 17.5pF. NOS. 1.47"L, 0.56" shaft L. NSN: 5910 - 00 - 934 - 1657.

$45 each

(CAV) MC-1855

Bud air variable capacitor. 8 - 100 pF @ 1 kv. 1-3/4"W x 1-3/4"H. 1-7/16" mounting centers. 1/4" x 1/2" front shaft, 1/4" x 1/4" rear shaft.

$49 each

(CAV) 920-0136

Cardwell Collins single section air variable. 11-260pF. .030" plate spacing (1kv). 1 11/16" w x 2 3/4" L. Offset logrithmetic shaft. Mounts by 3/8" bushing or bottom feet @ 2 1/4" center 5. 1/4" x 1/2" L shaft.

$69 each

(CAV) MC-325M

Air variable capacitor. 13 - 320 pF @ 1 kv - RMS. 0.0245" air gaps. Offset plates, 43 total. Mounting bracket / solder tabs. Shaft 1/4" DIA x 1/2" L. 4.25" L x 1.75" W x 1.25" H. Pulled solder residue. NSN: 5910-00-160-5340. Made in USA.

*** SOLD OUT ***

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(CAV) 1825-160

Viking air variable capacitor. 0 - 140 pF. Single section, 180° counter-clockwise rotation. 1/4" DIA round shaft x 0.50" L. Mounted in chromate finished steel alloy frame. 3-1/8" L x 1.75" W x 1.75" HT. NOS-MILSPEC.

$165 each

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(CAV) TD106

Millen air variable capacitor. 6 - 106 pF @ 3.3 kv. 0.1" plate spacing. Teardrop shaped plates allowed linear tuning with regard to frequency. 4-3/4"W x 4-1/2"D x 3-1/2"H. Each shaft insulated. 1/2" turn on shaft, full open.

$175

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(CAV) APL32-106

U.S. made air variable capacitor. 8.7 - 106.2 pF @ 1070 vrms. 26 plates. 0.032" air gap. R = 1-9/16".

$40 each - $38 (3+), $34 (13+), $27 (100+)

(CAV) 100C

National air variable capacitor. 10 - 109 pF @ 10 kv. 12"L x 4-3/4"W. 4-1/2"H (minimum capacity). 3/8" air gap. 1/4" x 1-5/8"L shaft.

$197

(CAV) APL20-111

Air variable trimmer capacitor. 5.9 - 111.1 pF @ 800v RMS. 18 plates, 0.020" spacing.

$24 each - $20.25 (3+), $17 (13+), $16.25 (100+)

(CAV) A-2090213

Hammarlund APC style air variable capacitor. 4 - 120 pF @ 500v. 15/16" x 1-3/16"H. 1-11/16" behind panel depth. 1/4" x 3/4"L shaft.

$29 each

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(CAV) 149-6-1

Hammarlund precision air variable capacitor. 14 - 140 pF @ 1 kv. 1-5/8"W x 1-3/16"H. 2-1/4" behind panel depth. 3/8" bushing. 1/4" x 1/2" slotted front shaft. 1/4" x 1/4" rear shaft. 1.562" hole spacing on feet.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) 148-4-38

E.F. Johnson Type S air variable capacitor. 3.2 - 50 pF, slotted shaft, 1/2" L. Panel bushing mount, 19 plates. 1.75" L x .75" W x 7/8" H. Alt P/N: 0121-0405, 148-0004-1. NOS.

$45 each

(CAV) HFA-100A

Hammarlund air variable trimmer capacitor. 4.5 - 102 pF @ 800v. 19 plates. Panel mount, 1.25" behind panel depth. 1/4" DIA shaft x 1/2" L. Alt P/N: 11033-62.

$45 each

(CAV) HFA-140-A

Hammarlund air variable trimmer capacitor. 6 - 145 pF @ 1.1kv. 1.7" behind panel depth. 1.405" wide. 1.3" high (with rotor @ 180º). 3/8" bushing mount. 1/4"D x 0.562"L shaft.

$47 each - $43 (3+)

(CAV) BUD1612

Bud air variable capacitor. 25 - 145 pF @ 6 kv. 9-3/4"L x 4-7/8"H x 3-7/16"W. 0.200" spacing. 1/4" x 1-1/8"L shaft. Used. Only one available.

$165

(CTA) 6021-1

Cardwell air variable capacitor. 5 - 146 pF @ 800v RMS. Single section with slot adjust and lock nut. 27 plates, 0.020" plate spacing. 1-3/4" behind panel depth, 1-3/8" width. Nickel plated copper. New old stock in original box.

$32 each

(CAV) 50-855

Johnson air variable capacitor. 10 - 150 pF @ 5 kv. 0.13" plate spacing. 2-9/16" x 2-5/8"H x 7"L. 1/4" x 1-1/4"L front shaft. 1/4" x 1/4" rear shaft.

$165

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(CAV) APL32-208

U.S. made air variable capacitor. 16 - 208 pF @ 1070 vrms.
50 plates. 0.032" air gap. R = 2-25/32".

$57 ea - $54 (3+), $50 (13+), $40 (100+)

(CAV) 216DD

EF Johnson air variable capacitor. 30 - 216 pF @ 4500v. 12 plates. 0.350" plate spacing. 0.125" air gap. 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 6-1/2"L. Used. Like new condition. Only one available.

$169 each

(CAV) 4980-1

TMC air variable capacitor. 21 - 220 pF @ 1500v. 1/4" shaft, right angle & anti-backlash gear. 4.5"L x 4.5"W x 3.7"H. 0.31" shaft off end of cap to series drives another cap. Made like a fine Swiss watch. Original government cost = $5,500.
NSN: 5910-00-061-5969.

$499 each

(CAV) 250D70

Johnson air variable capacitor. 45 - 250 pF @ 7 kv. 4-1/4" x 11-1/2" x 4"H. 0.175" spacing. Used.

$165

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(CAV) APL16-314

U.S. made air variable capacitor. 10.5 - 314 pF @ 640 vrms.
39 plates. 0.016" air gap. R = 1-9/16".

$43 each - $41 (3+), $37 (13+), $30 (100+)

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(CAV) 12-71

Air variable capacitor. 25 - 315 pF @ 4 kv. 12-1/2"L x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"H. 0.125" plate spacing. 1/4" x 2-3/8"L nylon shaft.

$149


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(CAV) D39858-1

Air variable capacitor. 20 - 330 pF. Sealed in a silver plated cavity with 64:1 worm drive on 1/4" shaft with ball bearings. Anti-backlash gear. Rotor and stator leads brought through silver case via insulated feedthru glass terminals. 3" x 3" x 4". NSN: 5910-01-185-5163. Government cost: $4,034. Our price...

$239 each

(CAV) 5250/1/410/MOD

Jackson Brothers air variable capacitor. 23.8 - 410 pF. Mounts by 3 evenly spaced (7/8") threaded holes on face. 1"D x 1-3/8"W x 1-1/2"H. 1/8" x 15/16" shaft. SRS#: 250026.

*** SOLD OUT ***

(CAV) 848-404-3

Air variable capacitor. 21 - 820 pF (UUF) at 1kv. 4"L x 3-3/4" sq body, 3/8" diameter shaft extends 2-1/4" beyong body on each side. Extremely loose bearings suggesting a geared or motorized connection. Government cost: $1,700. NSN: 5910-00-410-1316.

$149 each

(CAV) 1000E1

National air variable capacitor. 35 - 1200 pF @ 1 kv. 5-1/2"L x 3-9/16"W x 3-3/8"H. 1/4" x 1-1/2"L shaft. NOS.

$125 each

(CAV) 153-28-1

Cardwell air variable 50-1000pF, 3kv. 4 1/4"w x 9"L x 4"high. Double Bearing. 1/4" x 1 3/4" front shaft. 1/4" x 3/8" rear shaft. Brand New.

$259 each

(COL) 546-8654-003

Rockwell / Collins air variable capacitor for amplifier sub-assembly. High machined. Dual bearing. 1-3/4" x 2-1/8" x 1-3/4" deep (not including shaft). 0.190"D x 0.58"L shaft.

$35 each

(CAV) CARD1500

Cardwell double bearing air variable capacitor. 50 - 1500 pF @ 1200v. 3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 3-1/8"H. 0.032" plate spacing. 1/4" x 1" shaft.

$149 each

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