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R-40Binder,load

Ratcliff Hoist Co · NSN 3990-01-232-0881 · FSC 3990 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3990-01-232-0881 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3990-01-232-0881. Primary manufacturer part number: R-40.
Features
  • Binder,load — FSC 3990
  • Chain Size: 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Lever: INCLUDED
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 4 TYPE AND 1 CLASS AND C STYLE
  • Take-Up Length: 4.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tightening Device: LEVER
  • Take-Up Spring: NOT INCLUDED
  • Chain Grab Hook: INCLUDED
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Binder,load, cataloged under National Stock Number 3990-01-232-0881, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3990 (No Item Name Available) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ratcliff Hoist Co. Government technical data includes 10 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
NSN3990-01-232-0881
Primary Part NumberR-40
Item NameBinder,load
FSC / FSG3990 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRatcliff Hoist Co
StatusACTIVE
Chain Size0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
LeverINCLUDED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data4 TYPE AND 1 CLASS AND C STYLE
Take-Up Length4.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tightening DeviceLEVER
Take-Up SpringNOT INCLUDED
Chain Grab HookINCLUDED
Swivel Quantity2
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Lever Length17.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3990-00-171-9774 INTERCHANGEABLE
Binder,load
3990-00-171-9775 INTERCHANGEABLE
Binder,load
5945-00-227-7008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
5945-00-255-112875904172Z INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
3990-00-274-674612934576 INTERCHANGEABLE
Binder,load
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
3990-00-596-7044R3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Binder,load
Ratcliff Hoist Co
3990-00-596-7051R4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Binder,load
Ratcliff Hoist Co
6135-00-643-1311R40 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
5945-00-847-7952600-0030-101 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Applied Biosystems, Llc Dba Life Technologies
6675-00-982-1977823 INTERCHANGEABLE
Template,drafting
Airmate Co., Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GGG-B-325 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
R-40 PRIMARY Ratcliff Hoist Co (USA)
Related Parts
3990-00-171-9774INTERCHANGEABLE
BINDER,LOAD
3990-00-171-9775INTERCHANGEABLE
BINDER,LOAD
5945-00-227-7008INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
5945-00-255-1128INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
75904172Z
3990-00-274-6746INTERCHANGEABLE
BINDER,LOAD
12934576
3990-00-596-7044INTERCHANGEABLE
BINDER,LOAD
R3
3990-00-596-7051INTERCHANGEABLE
BINDER,LOAD
R4
6135-00-643-1311INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
R40
5945-00-847-7952INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
600-0030-101
6675-00-982-1977INTERCHANGEABLE
TEMPLATE,DRAFTING
823
5120-01-109-5546INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,SOCKET WRENCH
13208
3455-01-116-6023INTERCHANGEABLE
FILE,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3990-01-232-0881?

NSN 3990-01-232-0881 is a Binder,load, manufactured by Ratcliff Hoist Co, classified under FSC 3990 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3990-01-232-0881?

NSN 3990-01-232-0881 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: GGG-B-325 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), R-40 (Ratcliff Hoist Co).

What NSN replaces 3990-01-232-0881?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3990-01-232-0881: 3990-00-171-9774, 3990-00-171-9775, 5945-00-227-7008 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of R-40?

Key specifications for R-40: Chain Size: 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Lever: INCLUDED; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 4 TYPE AND 1 CLASS AND C STYLE; Take-Up Length: 4.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 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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