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.
Part Number Pic Rating Description Price Price (3+)  
(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 67.00 62.00 Add
(CAV) 12-53 Pic 36 - 249 pF @ 4kv (0.125" plate spacing) 10-5/8"L + 1" shaft 65.00 62.00 Add
(CAV) 10-57 Pic 25 - 310 pF @ 3.3kv (0.1" plate spacing) 10-1/8"L + 3/4" shaft 62.00 58.00 Add
(CAV) 154-3-1 Pic 25 - 500 pF @ 2kv (0.045" plate spacing) 5" long body 80.00 73.00 Add
(CAV) 32-65 Pic 45 - 1000 pF @ 1200v (0.032" plate spacing) 5-1/2" long body 99.00 95.00 Add
160 Series
Johnson
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.
Part Number Pic Rating Description Price Price (6+) Price (25+)  
(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 Pic 1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v 7 plates 9.00 8.00 - Add
(CAV) 160-104-8 Pic 1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v Johanson Capacitor, 9 silver plates, 3/16" shaft 11.75 - - Add
(CAV) 160-104-13 Pic 1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v Johanson Capacitor, 9 plates, 3/16" shaft 11.00 - - Add
(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) 160-107-18 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
Johnson
Machined Plate
Air variables with silver plated machined plates. 3/16" shaft. Panel bushing mount.
Part Number Pic Rating Description Price Price (6+) Price (25+)  
(CAV) 501185-15 Pic 2 - 20 pF @ 500v 18 plates 7.00 6.50 5.00 Add
(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 16 plates 7.00 - - Add
(CAV) 189-569 Pic 2.2 - 34 pF @ 250v 20 plates 12.00 11.25 10.50 Add
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
1.1 - 4 pF @ 5 kv
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(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.
$52 each
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
1 - 5 pF @ 3 kv
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(CAV) ZT-5-AS
Cardwell air variable capacitor. 1-5 pF @ 3 kv. 0.070" gap. 1-7/16"W x 2"L x 1-1/8"H. 1/4" shaft. 1/4" x 3/8"L shaft. Alt P/N: PL6044.
$23 each
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
1 - 5 pF @ 3 kv
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(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
$35 each
Johnson Air Variable Capacitor
1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v
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(CAV) 160-104-8
Johnson air variable capacitor. 1.8-8.7 pF @ 1250v. 9 silver plates. 3/16" shaft.
$11.75 each
Air Variable Capacitor
1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v
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(CAV) 160-104-13
Johnson air variable trimmer capacitor with coil attached with 3 turns. 1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v. 9 plates. 3/16" shaft. "LC" network.
$11 each
Air Variable Capacitor
1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v
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(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
Air Variable Capacitor
1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v
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(CAV) 160-104
E.F. Johnson air variable capacitor. 1.8 - 8.7 pF @ 1250v, 3/16" shaft, 1/4" long. 1/4" hole mount. 7 plates. Mfg. P/N: 160-0104-001.
$9 each - $8 (6+)
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
2 - 7 pF @ 5 kv
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(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.
$59 each
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
2.8 - 50 pF @ 1300v
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(CAV) ZR-50AS
Cardwell air variable capacitor. 2.8-50 pF @ 1300v. 1/4" x 1/2" shaft with lock nut. 2.469"L x 1.43" x 1.06"H.
$39 each
Air Variable Capacitor
4 - 10 pF - 8:1 Ball Drive / 2 Speed Tuning
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(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+)
Air Variable Capacitor
2.5 - 15 pF @ 1250v


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(CAV) 160-107-18
Air variable capacitor. 2.5 - 15 pF @ 1250v, 1/4" shaft, break away plates, bushing mount.
*** SOLD OUT ***
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
3.6 - 11 pF @ 3kv
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(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!
$35 each
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
4 - 16 pF @ 3kv
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(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!
$39 each
Air Variable Capacitor
4 - 25 pF @ 1500v
(CAV) CB105
Air variable capacitor. 4 - 25 pF @ 1500v. Front 2 hole mount, 1/4" shaft, 3-1/2" long.
*** SOLD OUT ***
Air Variable Capacitor
8 - 27 pF @ 1000v
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(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+)
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
4 - 30 pF @ 3 kv
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(CAV) ZT-30-AS
Cardwell air variable capacitor. 4-30 pF @ 3 kv. 0.07" gap. 1-7/16" x 1-5/8"H. 2-1/2" behind panel depth. 1/4" x 1/2"L shaft. Front bushing mount with lock nut. New! Alt P/N: PL6012.
$45 each
Air Variable Capacitor
4 - 50 pF @ 600v

(CAV) MAPC-50ME
Air variable capacitor. 4 - 50 pF @ 600v, 1/4" x 1/2" long shaft. 2 hole APC mount.
*** SOLD OUT ***
Air Variable Capacitor
3.4 - 60 pF @ 600v
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(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+)
Air Variable Capacitor
7.5 - 99 pF @ 500v
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(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+)
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
4 - 100 pF @ 1250v
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(CAV) ZU-100-AS
Cardwell air variable capacitor. 4-100 pF @ 1250v. 1-3/8" x 1-1/2"H. 1-3/4" behind panel depth. 1/4" shaft front and back. Front bushing mount with lock nut. Alt P/N: PL6017.
$39 each
Receiver Dual Section Air Variable Capacitor
10 - 100 pF and 10 - 130 pF
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(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
$14.50 each - $13 (6+)
Air Variable Capacitor
8.7 - 106.2 pF @ 1070v RMS
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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".
$21.75 each - $18.25 (3+), $15.40 (13+), $14.65 (100+)
Air Variable Trimmer Capacitor
5.9 - 111.1 pF @ 800v RMS
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(CAV) APL20-111
Air variable trimmer capacitor. 5.9 - 111.1 pF @ 800v RMS. 18 plates, 0.020" spacing.
$21.75 each - $18.25 (3+), $15.40 (13+), $14.65 (100+)
Cardwell Air Variable Capacitor
5 - 146 pF @ 800v RMS
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(CTA) 6021-1
Cardwell air variable capacitor. 5 - 146 pF @ 800v RMS. Single section with slot adjust and lock nut. 27 plates, .020" plate spacing. 1-3/4" behind panel depth, 1-3/8" width. Nickel plated copper. New old stock in original box.
$32 each
Air Variable Capacitor
21 - 220 pF @ 1500v
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(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
Air Variable Capacitor
16 - 208 pF @ 1070v RMS
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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".
$34 each - $29.50 (3+), $25 (13+), $23.50 (100+)
Air Variable Capacitor
10.5 - 313.9 pF @ 640v RMS
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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".
$26.65 each - $22.40 (3+), $18.92 (13+), $17.85 (100+)
Air Variable Capacitor
20 - 330 pF
(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
Air Variable Capacitor
21 - 820 pF
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(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
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