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BH261Heating Element,electrical,immer

Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc · NSN 2590-00-278-9848 · FSC 2590 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2590-00-278-9848 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2590-00-278-9848. Primary manufacturer part number: BH261.
Features
  • Heating Element,electrical,immer — FSC 2590
  • Mounting Facility Length: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Wattage Rating in Watts: 47.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE
  • Mounting Method Style: SCREW PLUG OR BUSHING TYPE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Voltage in Volts and Current Type: 115.0 AC SINGLE VOLTAGE
  • Frequency in Hertz: 50.0 AND 60.0
  • Phase: SINGLE SINGLE VOLTAGE
  • Material: PORCELAIN SHEATH
Applications
  • Applications requiring Porcelain Sheath construction
General Description

The Heating Element,electrical,immer, cataloged under National Stock Number 2590-00-278-9848, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2590 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2590-00-278-9848
Primary Part NumberBH261
Item NameHeating Element,electrical,immer
FSC / FSG2590 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHowell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Wattage Rating in Watts47.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE
Mounting Method StyleSCREW PLUG OR BUSHING TYPE MOUNTING FACILITY
Voltage in Volts and Current Type115.0 AC SINGLE VOLTAGE
Frequency in Hertz50.0 AND 60.0
PhaseSINGLE SINGLE VOLTAGE
MaterialPORCELAIN SHEATH
Body StyleCARTRIDGE, SCREW TYPE
Length3.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
4730-00-844-183834581 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Half,quick Disconnect
Electro Impulse Laboratory Inc Dba Electro Impulse Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
BH261 PRIMARY Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-844-1838INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT
34581

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2590-00-278-9848?

NSN 2590-00-278-9848 is a Heating Element,electrical,immer, manufactured by Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 2590 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2590-00-278-9848?

NSN 2590-00-278-9848 has 1 cross-referenced part number: BH261 (Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc).

What NSN replaces 2590-00-278-9848?

There is 1 known substitute for 2590-00-278-9848: 4730-00-844-1838. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BH261?

Key specifications for BH261: Mounting Facility Length: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Wattage Rating in Watts: 47.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE; Mounting Method Style: SCREW PLUG OR BUSHING TYPE MOUNTING FACILITY; Voltage in Volts and Current Type: 115.0 AC SINGLE VOLTAGE. 10 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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