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5B5939Filter Body,fluid

Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense · NSN 2940-00-361-2508 · FSC 2940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2940-00-361-2508 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2940-00-361-2508. Primary manufacturer part number: 5B5939.
Features
  • Filter Body,fluid — FSC 2940
  • Material: STEEL BODY
  • Body Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Outside Diameter: 4.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
Applications
  • Fluid filtration and purification
  • Engine intake air cleaning
  • Hydraulic system protection
  • Applications requiring Steel Body construction
General Description

The Filter Body,fluid, cataloged under National Stock Number 2940-00-361-2508, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2940 (No Item Name Available) of the Engine Accessories group. The primary manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2940-00-361-2508
Primary Part Number5B5939
Item NameFilter Body,fluid
FSC / FSG2940 / 29 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL BODY
Body Length7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Outside Diameter4.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5365-00-003-414521675 INTERCHANGEABLE
Snap Ring,front
Industrial Technologies and Services Llc
5930-00-054-6757122-140-0005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,thermostatic
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
3040-00-163-040399121674 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,shouldered
Alfa Laval Inc
6850-00-194-9482 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cleaning Compound
5935-00-259-985314162 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strap Nut,plug-in Electronic Com
Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc.
6610-00-703-247221675 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spheroid
Undersea Sensor Systems Inc Div Ultra Sonobuoy Systems
5365-01-209-612021675 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,machine Thread
Multiton Mic Corporation Dba Multiton Mic Corporation
5330-01-297-4627 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MX12 Arvinmeritor Inc (USA)
5B5939 PRIMARY Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
21675 PRIMARY Arvinmeritor Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5365-00-003-4145INTERCHANGEABLE
SNAP RING,FRONT
21675
5930-00-054-6757INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
122-140-0005
3040-00-163-0403INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
99121674
6850-00-194-9482INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEANING COMPOUND
5935-00-259-9853INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAP NUT,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COM
14162
6610-00-703-2472INTERCHANGEABLE
SPHEROID
21675
5365-01-209-6120INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,MACHINE THREAD
21675
5330-01-297-4627INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2940-00-361-2508?

NSN 2940-00-361-2508 is a Filter Body,fluid, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 2940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2940-00-361-2508?

NSN 2940-00-361-2508 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MX12 (Arvinmeritor Inc), 5B5939 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 21675 (Arvinmeritor Inc).

What NSN replaces 2940-00-361-2508?

There are 8 known substitutes for 2940-00-361-2508: 5365-00-003-4145, 5930-00-054-6757, 3040-00-163-0403 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5B5939?

Key specifications for 5B5939: Material: STEEL BODY; Body Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: BOTH ENDS OPEN,BOTTOM END HAS 3.967 IN. OPENING IN; Body Outside Diameter: 4.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 4 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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