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268-500 — FUSE,CARTRIDGE

✓ Government record, cited
— · MRO · MRO_GENERAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

268-500: FUSE,CARTRIDGE.

The FUSE,CARTRIDGE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_style: PLUG-IN TYPE, body_length: 0.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_length: 1.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN, terminal_length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_diameter: 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, features_provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5920-00-956-4978, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
MRO→ MRO_GENERAL→ 268-500
NSN: 5920-00-956-4978
FSC: 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
CAGE: 75915 — LITTELFUSE, INC. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_stylePLUG-IN TYPE
body_length0.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length1.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN
terminal_length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_diameter0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
features_providedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
surface_treatmentSOLDER TERMINAL
terminal_diameter0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN
interruption_indicator_methodOPAQUE BODY
maximum_voltage_rating_in_volts125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC
continuous_current_rating_in_amps0.500
circuit_over-current_interruption_typeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
NSN5920-00-956-4978
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available FUSE,CARTRIDGE TITLE COMPONENT PN 268-500 MFR FUSE,CARTRIDGE
KEY FEATURES
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CONTINUOUS CURRENT RATING IN AMPS: 0.500
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TERMINAL DIAMETER: 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY STYLE: PLUG-IN TYPE
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OVERALL DIAMETER: 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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TERMINAL LENGTH: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO DIAMETER: 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.108 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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INTERRUPTION INDICATOR METHOD: OPAQUE BODY
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CONTINUOUS CURRENT RATING IN AMPS0.500
TERMINAL DIAMETER0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY STYLEPLUG-IN TYPE
OVERALL DIAMETER0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
TERMINAL LENGTH1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO DIAMETER0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.108 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
OVERALL LENGTH1.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN
INTERRUPTION INDICATOR METHODOPAQUE BODY
FEATURES PROVIDEDNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
BODY LENGTH0.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
278-500Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 268-500?
268-500 is a FUSE,CARTRIDGE. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace 268-500?
There is 1 known substitute for 268-500: 278-500. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 268-500?
268-500 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5920-00-956-4978. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.