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MIL-B-11837Block,tackle

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 3940-00-609-8026 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-609-8026 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-609-8026. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-B-11837.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Sheave Quantity: 11
  • Surface Treatment: ZINC OVERALLZINC OVERALL
  • Material: STEEL SHELLSTEEL SHELL
  • Material: STEEL SHEAVESTEEL SHEAVE
  • Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 0.625 INCHES0.625 INCHES IN
  • Style Designator: ROUND PATTERNROUND PATTERN
  • Load Rating: 10000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM10000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Shellsteel Shell construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-609-8026, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (No Item Name Available) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 19 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-609-8026
Primary Part NumberMIL-B-11837
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Sheave Quantity11
Surface TreatmentZINC OVERALLZINC OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL SHELLSTEEL SHELL
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVESTEEL SHEAVE
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated0.625 INCHES0.625 INCHES IN
Style DesignatorROUND PATTERNROUND PATTERN
Load Rating10000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM10000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PINSTEEL CENTER PIN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE2 TYPE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BEARINGCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
Bearing TypePLAINPLAIN
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPEWIRE ROPE
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDEDNOT INCLUDED
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDEDNOT INCLUDED
Attachment StyleFLATTED STIFF SWIVEL HOOKFLATTED STIFF SWIVEL HOOK
Sheave Outside Diameter6.000 INCHES NOMINAL6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Locking StyleDROP LINKDROP LINK
Center Pin Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Block TypeSNATCH
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3940-00-202-2196 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-202-2199 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-202-2200 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-272-9307 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-641-4153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-708-0704 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-B-11837 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
3940-00-202-2196INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-202-2199INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-202-2200INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-272-9307INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-641-4153INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-708-0704INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-609-8026?

NSN 3940-00-609-8026 is a Block,tackle, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 3940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3940-00-609-8026?

NSN 3940-00-609-8026 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-B-11837 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-609-8026?

There are 6 known substitutes for 3940-00-609-8026: 3940-00-202-2196, 3940-00-202-2199, 3940-00-202-2200 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-B-11837?

Key specifications for MIL-B-11837: Sheave Quantity: 11; Surface Treatment: ZINC OVERALLZINC OVERALL; Material: STEEL SHELLSTEEL SHELL; Material: STEEL SHEAVESTEEL SHEAVE. 19 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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