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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 3940-00-641-4153 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-641-4153 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-641-4153. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-B-11837.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE1 TYPE
  • Material: STEEL SHELLSTEEL SHELL
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY BEARINGCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
  • Material: STEEL SHEAVESTEEL SHEAVE
  • Material: STEEL CENTER PINSTEEL CENTER PIN
  • Style Designator: OVAL PATTERNOVAL PATTERN
  • Bearing Type: PLAINPLAIN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Shellsteel Shell construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-641-4153, 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 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, 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
NSN3940-00-641-4153
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
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE1 TYPE
MaterialSTEEL SHELLSTEEL SHELL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BEARINGCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVESTEEL SHEAVE
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PINSTEEL CENTER PIN
Style DesignatorOVAL PATTERNOVAL PATTERN
Bearing TypePLAINPLAIN
Locking StyleSAFETY W/LATCH PINSAFETY W/LATCH PIN
Load Rating30000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM30000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPEWIRE ROPE
Block TypeSNATCH
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDEDNOT INCLUDED
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated0.875 INCHES0.875 INCHES IN
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDEDNOT INCLUDED
Attachment StyleOBLONG SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLEOBLONG SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE
Sheave Bearing Lubrication MethodSELF-LUBRICATEDSELF-LUBRICATED
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODEUNABLE TO DECODE
Sheave Outside Diameter10.000 INCHES NOMINAL10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Sheave Quantity11
Center Pin Diameter1.500 INCHES NOMINAL1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3940-00-202-2196 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
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3940-00-202-2200 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3940-00-272-9307 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6610-00-514-5314517-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,position
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Elbow,pipe
3940-00-609-8026 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-B-11837 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5171 Mcmillans W H Sons
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-641-4153?

NSN 3940-00-641-4153 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 3940-00-641-4153?

NSN 3940-00-641-4153 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-B-11837 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5171 (Mcmillans W H Sons).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-641-4153?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3940-00-641-4153: 3940-00-202-2196, 3940-00-202-2199, 3940-00-202-2200 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-B-11837?

Key specifications for MIL-B-11837: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE1 TYPE; Material: STEEL SHELLSTEEL SHELL; Material: COPPER ALLOY BEARINGCOPPER ALLOY BEARING; Material: STEEL SHEAVESTEEL SHEAVE. 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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