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14506Ball Joint

Tennant Company · NSN 3040-01-138-8877 · FSC 3040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3040-01-138-8877 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-01-138-8877. Primary manufacturer part number: 14506.
Features
  • Ball Joint — FSC 3040
  • Ball End Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3/8-24 UNF
  • Socket End Thread Location: INTERNAL
  • Ball End Connection Thread Provision: THREADED
  • Ball End Thread Location: EXTERNAL
  • Height: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: STEEL
  • Socket End Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3/8-24 UNF
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Ball Joint, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-138-8877, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (No Item Name Available) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Tennant Company. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN3040-01-138-8877
Primary Part Number14506
Item NameBall Joint
FSC / FSG3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTennant Company
StatusACTIVE
Ball End Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/8-24 UNF
Socket End Thread LocationINTERNAL
Ball End Connection Thread ProvisionTHREADED
Ball End Thread LocationEXTERNAL
Height1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL
Socket End Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/8-24 UNF
Ball End Thread DirectionRIGHT
Style DesignatorSINGLE, RIGHT ANGLE, TAPERED END
Socket End Connection Thread ProvisionTHREADED
Socket End Thread DirectionRIGHT
Length1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5315-00-010-3603103603 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
14506 Tennant Company (USA)
51531 Tennant Company (USA)
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SHIM
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SEALER,CHEMICAL
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14506

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3040-01-138-8877?

NSN 3040-01-138-8877 is a Ball Joint, manufactured by Tennant Company, classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3040-01-138-8877?

NSN 3040-01-138-8877 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 14506 (Tennant Company), 51531 (Tennant Company).

What NSN replaces 3040-01-138-8877?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3040-01-138-8877: 5315-00-010-3603, 5133-00-142-4960, 4730-00-270-3901 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 14506?

Key specifications for 14506: Ball End Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3/8-24 UNF; Socket End Thread Location: INTERNAL; Special Features: NONADJUSTABLE;SPRING-NOT INCL.;LGTH TO JOINT 1.375 IN.;BALL END THD LGTH 0.875 IN.;SURFACE TREAT.-ZINC PLATED IN; Ball End Connection Thread Provision: THREADED. 13 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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