Resistors can be fitted either way around as they are not polarity dependent.

Resistors, Carbon film, Axial, 0.25W, +/-5%

Low cost, carbon film resistors are used when there are no special requirements, such as high power.

Datasheets

• Farnell, Multicomp Pro, Carbon Film, Axial
• Mouser, Yageo / CFR series, Carbon Film, Axial
• RS, RS Pro series, Carbon Film, Axial, 470R example

Resistor Colour Coding