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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

GG-B-500Block,tackle

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 3940-00-272-9308 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-272-9308 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-272-9308. Primary manufacturer part number: GG-B-500.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Bearing Type: PLAIN
  • Material: STEEL SHEAVE
  • Material: STEEL CENTER PIN
  • Tackle Accommodated Type: WIRE ROPE
  • Becket Quantity: 1
  • Sheave Outside Diameter: 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 0.625 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Sheave construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-272-9308, 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 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
NSN3940-00-272-9308
Primary Part NumberGG-B-500
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Bearing TypePLAIN
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVE
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PIN
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPE
Becket Quantity1
Sheave Outside Diameter10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated0.625 INCHES IN
Sheave Quantity1
Sheave Bearing Lubrication MethodSELF-LUBRICATED
Attachment StyleFLATTED STIFF SWIVEL HOOK
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Block TypeREGULAR
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
Becket TypeTHIMBLE
Surface TreatmentPAINT OVERALL
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY SURFACE TREATMENT AND LOCATION
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE AND A GRADE AND 1 STYLE
Load Rating5000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Style DesignatorDIAMOND PATTERN
MaterialSTEEL SHELL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3940-00-234-8239 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-238-0348 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-238-0408 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-238-0409 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-239-8776 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-239-8778 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-244-4965 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-246-8841 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-247-7604 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-247-7607 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GG-B-500 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
GGG-B-500 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-234-8239INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-238-0348INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-238-0408INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-238-0409INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-239-8776INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-239-8778INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-244-4965INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-246-8841INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-247-7604INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-247-7607INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-268-9190INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-272-9309INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-272-9308?

NSN 3940-00-272-9308 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 3940-00-272-9308?

NSN 3940-00-272-9308 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: GG-B-500 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), GGG-B-500 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-272-9308?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3940-00-272-9308: 3940-00-234-8239, 3940-00-238-0348, 3940-00-238-0408 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GG-B-500?

Key specifications for GG-B-500: Bearing Type: PLAIN; Material: STEEL SHEAVE; Material: STEEL CENTER PIN; Tackle Accommodated Type: WIRE ROPE. 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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