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46242Rope,fibrous

Orion Ropeworks, Llc · NSN 4020-00-968-1356 · FSC 4020 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4020-00-968-1356 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4020-00-968-1356. Primary manufacturer part number: 46242.
Features
  • Rope,fibrous — FSC 4020
  • Physical Form: REEL
  • Breaking Strength: 300.0 HARNESS GROUP 3
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Length Per Ten Turns: 5.455 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Circumference: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL
  • Color: NATURAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyamide Nylon Overall construction
General Description

The Rope,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-968-1356, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (No Item Name Available) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. The primary manufacturer of record is Orion Ropeworks, Llc. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4020-00-968-1356
Primary Part Number46242
Item NameRope,fibrous
FSC / FSG4020 / 40 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOrion Ropeworks, Llc
StatusCANCELLED
Physical FormREEL
Breaking Strength300.0 HARNESS GROUP 3
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Length Per Ten Turns5.455 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Circumference1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL
ColorNATURAL
Strand Quantity3
Fabrication MethodTWISTED
Length200.000 YARDS MINIMUM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5950-00-269-28304624 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Noel-Smyser Engineering Corporation Dba Noel Smyser Engineering Corp
5330-00-450-4139 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
4210-01-287-940346242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder and Valve
Tyco Fire Products Lp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-R-17343 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
46242 PRIMARY Orion Ropeworks, Llc (USA)
46242 PRIMARY Rocky Mount Cord Co (USA)
3827T3-8 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-269-2830INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
4624
5330-00-450-4139INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
4210-01-287-9403INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER AND VALVE
46242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4020-00-968-1356?

NSN 4020-00-968-1356 is a Rope,fibrous, manufactured by Orion Ropeworks, Llc, classified under FSC 4020 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4020-00-968-1356?

NSN 4020-00-968-1356 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-R-17343 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 46242 (Orion Ropeworks, Llc), 46242 (Rocky Mount Cord Co), 3827T3-8 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co).

What NSN replaces 4020-00-968-1356?

There are 3 known substitutes for 4020-00-968-1356: 5950-00-269-2830, 5330-00-450-4139, 4210-01-287-9403. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 46242?

Key specifications for 46242: Physical Form: REEL; Special Features: 3/8 IN. DIAMETER IN; Breaking Strength: 300.0 HARNESS GROUP 3; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4020-00-968-1356 still in active supply?

NSN 4020-00-968-1356 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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