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GGG-B-490Block,tackle

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 3940-00-926-3713 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-926-3713 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-926-3713. Primary manufacturer part number: GGG-B-490.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Sheave Quantity: 2
  • Tackle Accommodated Type: FIBROUS ROPE
  • Material: IRON AND STEEL SHEAVE
  • Load Rating: 1600.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
  • Material: STEEL CENTER PIN
  • Style Designator: ROUND PATTERN
  • Shell Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Iron and Steel Sheave construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-926-3713, 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 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-926-3713
Primary Part NumberGGG-B-490
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Sheave Quantity2
Tackle Accommodated TypeFIBROUS ROPE
MaterialIRON AND STEEL SHEAVE
Load Rating1600.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PIN
Style DesignatorROUND PATTERN
Shell Length4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialIRON AND STEEL SHELL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BEARING
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE
Bearing TypePLAIN
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Sheave Bearing Lubrication MethodSELF-LUBRICATED
Attachment StyleFLATTED LOOSE SWIVEL EYE WITH SWIVEL HOOK
Center Pin Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Block TypeREGULAR
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Becket TypeTHIMBLE
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated0.500 INCHES IN
Becket Quantity1
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Sheave Outside Diameter2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
3940-00-059-5995 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-059-5996 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-068-9173 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-072-0331 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-879-2128 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-926-3716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-926-3719 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-950-2955 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GGG-B-490 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
A-A-59808 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
AA59808-12E Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-059-5995INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-059-5996INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-068-9173INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-072-0331INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-879-2128INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-926-3716INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-926-3719INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-950-2955INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-926-3713?

NSN 3940-00-926-3713 is a Block,tackle, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 3940 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3940-00-926-3713?

NSN 3940-00-926-3713 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: GGG-B-490 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), A-A-59808 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), AA59808-12E (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-926-3713?

There are 8 known substitutes for 3940-00-926-3713: 3940-00-059-5995, 3940-00-059-5996, 3940-00-068-9173 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GGG-B-490?

Key specifications for GGG-B-490: Sheave Quantity: 2; Tackle Accommodated Type: FIBROUS ROPE; Special Features: SHEAVE THICKNESS AT RIM MIN 0.625 IN. IN; Material: IRON AND STEEL SHEAVE. 23 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3940-00-926-3713 still in active supply?

NSN 3940-00-926-3713 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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