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GGGB500Block,tackle

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 3940-00-238-0348 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-238-0348 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-238-0348. Primary manufacturer part number: GGGB500.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Bearing Type: PLAIN
  • Load Rating: 12000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
  • Tackle Locking Device: INCLUDED
  • Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 1.000 INCHES IN
  • Antitoppling Device: NOT INCLUDED
  • Sheave Outside Diameter: 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tackle Accommodated Type: WIRE ROPE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Bearing construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-238-0348, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (No Item Name Available) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 21 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-238-0348
Primary Part NumberGGGB500
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Bearing TypePLAIN
Load Rating12000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Tackle Locking DeviceINCLUDED
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated1.000 INCHES IN
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Sheave Outside Diameter14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPE
Center Pin Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Locking StyleDROP LINK
Attachment StyleDRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE
Shell Length20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Block TypeSNATCH
Sheave Quantity1
Sheave Bearing Lubrication MethodSELF-LUBRICATED
Surface TreatmentZINC OVERALL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PIN
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVE
MaterialSTEEL SHELL
Style DesignatorOVAL PATTERN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
3940-00-234-8239 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-238-0408 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-238-0409 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-239-8776 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-244-4965 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-247-7604 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-247-7607 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-268-9190 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-272-9308 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-272-9309 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GGGB500 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-234-8239INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-238-0408INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-238-0409INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-239-8776INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-244-4965INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-247-7604INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-247-7607INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-268-9190INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-272-9308INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-272-9309INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-805-4024INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-238-0348?

NSN 3940-00-238-0348 is a Block,tackle, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 3940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3940-00-238-0348?

NSN 3940-00-238-0348 has 1 cross-referenced part number: GGGB500 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-238-0348?

There are 11 known substitutes for 3940-00-238-0348: 3940-00-234-8239, 3940-00-238-0408, 3940-00-238-0409 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GGGB500?

Key specifications for GGGB500: Bearing Type: PLAIN; Load Rating: 12000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Tackle Locking Device: INCLUDED; Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 1.000 INCHES IN. 21 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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