The Heating Element,electrical,nonim, cataloged under National Stock Number 4520-00-516-3903, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4520 (Space and Water Heating Equipment) of the Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal group. The manufacturer of record is Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4520-00-516-3903 |
| Primary Part Number | SEF-140-240V-500W |
| Item Name | Heating Element,electrical,nonim |
| FSC / FSG | 4520 / 45 — Space and Water Heating Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | SINGLE SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Length | 9.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage in Volts and Current Type | 240.0 AC OR 240.0 DC SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Body Style | STRIP, FINNED |
| Hole or Slot Quantity | 2 |
| Maximum Wattage Rating in Watts | 500.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Element Connection Style | STUD TYPE |
| Mounting Method Style | SLOT OR HOLE TYPE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES STUD IN |
| Heat Quantity | 1 |
| Terminal Arrangement Style | IN LINE (TANDEM) AT ONE END |
| Watt Density Rating | 12.0 PER SQUARE INCH SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Element Radiation Spectrum | NONINFRARED |
| Width | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 13.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL AND CHROMIUM SHEATH |
| Material | NICKEL AND CHROMIUM RESISTANCE WIRE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF STUD |
| Mounting Facility Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Quantity | 32.0 PER INCH STUD |
| Element Quantity | 1 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY VOLTAGE AND WATTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SEF-140-240V-500W | Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc (USA) |
| 117-600010-155 | Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SEF140 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc |
| 10018938-047 | 5/1 Secondary reference Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
NSN 4520-00-516-3903 is a Heating Element,electrical,nonim, manufactured by Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc, classified under FSC 4520, Space and Water Heating Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 4520-00-516-3903 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: SEF-140-240V-500W (Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc), 117-600010-155 (Chromalox Inc Dba Chromalox Precision Heat and Control, Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-566-0928, 5930-01-586-9307. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for SEF-140-240V-500W: Phase: SINGLE SINGLE VOLTAGE; Terminal Quantity: 2; Length: 9.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage in Volts and Current Type: 240.0 AC OR 240.0 DC SINGLE VOLTAGE. 25 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.