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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MIL-F-68Fan,circulating

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4140-00-255-7800 · FSC 4140 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4140-00-255-7800 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4140-00-255-7800. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-F-68.
Features
  • Fan,circulating — FSC 4140
  • Flow Direction: OUTWARD
  • Diameter: 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 BRACKET(S) AND 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Voltage in Volts and Current Type: 115.0 AC
  • Prime Mover Drive Shaft Bearing Type: BALL OR SLEEVE
  • Drive Type: DIRECT
  • Features Provided: SAFETY IMPELLER GUARD
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Fan,circulating, cataloged under National Stock Number 4140-00-255-7800, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4140 (No Item Name Available) of the Refrigeration, AC, and Air Circulating 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 15 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4140-00-255-7800
Primary Part NumberMIL-F-68
Item NameFan,circulating
FSC / FSG4140 / 41 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Flow DirectionOUTWARD
Diameter8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 BRACKET(S) AND 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Voltage in Volts and Current Type115.0 AC
Prime Mover Drive Shaft Bearing TypeBALL OR SLEEVE
Drive TypeDIRECT
Features ProvidedSAFETY IMPELLER GUARD
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 CLASS AND SA8 TYPE
Rotation Direction for Which DesignedCLOCKWISE
PhaseSINGLE
Prime Mover TypeELECTRIC MOTOR
Prime Mover Power Rating48.0 WATTS
Frequency in Hertz60.0
Environmental ProtectionSHOCK PROOF AND VIBRATION PROOF
Speed AdjustmentsSINGLE SPEED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4140-00-255-7798 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fan,circulating
4140-00-836-0475NF121NM INTERCHANGEABLE
Fan,circulating
Penn Metal Fabricators Inc
5935-01-158-5017720316-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
5962-01-204-639541280 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,memory
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
4730-01-208-706841280 INTERCHANGEABLE
Locknut,tube Fitting
Mac Lean Fogg Lock Nut Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-F-68 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
41280 Penn Metal Fabricators Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4140-00-255-7798INTERCHANGEABLE
FAN,CIRCULATING
4140-00-836-0475INTERCHANGEABLE
FAN,CIRCULATING
NF121NM
5935-01-158-5017INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
720316-1
5962-01-204-6395INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY
41280
4730-01-208-7068INTERCHANGEABLE
LOCKNUT,TUBE FITTING
41280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4140-00-255-7800?

NSN 4140-00-255-7800 is a Fan,circulating, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 4140 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4140-00-255-7800?

NSN 4140-00-255-7800 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-F-68 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 41280 (Penn Metal Fabricators Inc).

What NSN replaces 4140-00-255-7800?

There are 5 known substitutes for 4140-00-255-7800: 4140-00-255-7798, 4140-00-836-0475, 5935-01-158-5017 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-F-68?

Key specifications for MIL-F-68: Flow Direction: OUTWARD; Diameter: 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 BRACKET(S) AND 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Voltage in Volts and Current Type: 115.0 AC. 15 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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