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GGGB500Block,tackle

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 3940-00-272-9309 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-272-9309 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-272-9309. Primary manufacturer part number: GGGB500.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Material: STEEL SHEAVE
  • Style Designator: OVAL PATTERN
  • Sheave Quantity: 2
  • Block Type: REGULAR
  • Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 0.625 INCHES IN
  • Attachment Style: DRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE
  • Tackle Locking Device: NOT INCLUDED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Sheave construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-272-9309, 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 20 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
NSN3940-00-272-9309
Primary Part NumberGGGB500
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVE
Style DesignatorOVAL PATTERN
Sheave Quantity2
Block TypeREGULAR
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated0.625 INCHES IN
Attachment StyleDRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Becket TypeTHIMBLE
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPE
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Becket Quantity1
Sheave Bearing Lubrication MethodSELF-LUBRICATED
Sheave Outside Diameter10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE AND A GRADE AND 2 STYLE
MaterialSTEEL SHELL
Surface TreatmentZINC OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PIN
Load Rating6000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Bearing TypePLAIN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
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
3940-00-244-4965 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
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GGGB500 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-234-8239INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-238-0348INTERCHANGEABLE
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
3940-00-805-4024INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-272-9309?

NSN 3940-00-272-9309 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 3940-00-272-9309?

NSN 3940-00-272-9309 has 1 cross-referenced part number: GGGB500 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-272-9309?

There are 11 known substitutes for 3940-00-272-9309: 3940-00-234-8239, 3940-00-238-0348, 3940-00-238-0408 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GGGB500?

Key specifications for GGGB500: Material: STEEL SHEAVE; Style Designator: OVAL PATTERN; Sheave Quantity: 2; Block Type: REGULAR. 20 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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