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MIL-C-62040Chain Assembly,tire

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 2540-00-933-9591 · FSC 2540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2540-00-933-9591 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2540-00-933-9591. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-62040.
Features
  • Chain Assembly,tire — FSC 2540
  • Material: STEEL CROSS CHAIN
  • Tire Size Accommodated: 12.00-24
  • Cross Chain Spacing: EVERY 4 LINKS
  • Cross Chain Type: REGULAR TWIST
  • Cross Chain Link Quantity: 13
  • Cross Chain Casehardening Indicator: CASEHARDENED
  • Outer Side Chain Link Quantity: 67
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Cross Chain construction
General Description

The Chain Assembly,tire, cataloged under National Stock Number 2540-00-933-9591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2540 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2540-00-933-9591
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-62040
Item NameChain Assembly,tire
FSC / FSG2540 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL CROSS CHAIN
Tire Size Accommodated12.00-24
Cross Chain SpacingEVERY 4 LINKS
Cross Chain TypeREGULAR TWIST
Cross Chain Link Quantity13
Cross Chain Casehardening IndicatorCASEHARDENED
Outer Side Chain Link Quantity67
Outer Side Chain Length140.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain Quantity14
MaterialSTEEL SIDE CHAIN
Cross Chain Length20.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Side Chain Wire Size0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain Link Wire Size0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Design TypeTWO SIDE
Usage DesignSINGLE TIRE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
2540-00-933-6916 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cross Chain,tire
2540-00-933-6918 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6926 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6929 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6935 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6936 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6962 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cross Chain,tire
2540-00-933-9024 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-9028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-9029 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-62040 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS500055-25 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
2540-00-933-6916INTERCHANGEABLE
CROSS CHAIN,TIRE
2540-00-933-6918INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6926INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6929INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6935INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6936INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6962INTERCHANGEABLE
CROSS CHAIN,TIRE
2540-00-933-9024INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9028INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9029INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9031INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9036INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2540-00-933-9591?

NSN 2540-00-933-9591 is a Chain Assembly,tire, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 2540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2540-00-933-9591?

NSN 2540-00-933-9591 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-62040 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS500055-25 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 2540-00-933-9591?

There are 12 known substitutes for 2540-00-933-9591: 2540-00-933-6916, 2540-00-933-6918, 2540-00-933-6926 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-62040?

Key specifications for MIL-C-62040: Material: STEEL CROSS CHAIN; Tire Size Accommodated: 12.00-24; Cross Chain Spacing: EVERY 4 LINKS; Cross Chain Type: REGULAR TWIST. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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