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51-0038 — SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC

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3M · COMPONENT
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

51-0038: SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC.

The SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC is a 3M industrial component. Key specifications include width: 34.000 INCHES IN, length: 80.000 INCHES IN, material: STEEL COMP 416 STEM, body_length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, design_type: SINGLE UNIT, carrying_bag: NOT INCLUDED. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 8465-00-081-0798, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
51-0038
NSN: 8465-00-081-0798
NIINs: 000810798, 012534889, 013025977
FSC: 8465 — Individual Equipment
CAGE: 04024 — FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE WASHINGTON DC
SPECIFICATIONS
width34.000 INCHES IN
length80.000 INCHES IN
materialSTEEL COMP 416 STEM
body_length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
design_typeSINGLE UNIT
carrying_bagNOT INCLUDED
usage_designFOREST FIRE FIGHTERS
terminal_typeWIRE LEAD
overall_length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
connection_typeUNTHREADED INTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS
mounting_methodSURFACE
connection_styleGROOVED (PIPE) ALL ENDS
NSN8465-00-081-0798
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR MFR: 3M SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC TITLE COMPONENT PN 51-0038 MFR 3M SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
KEY FEATURES
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CARRYING BAG: NOT INCLUDED
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USAGE DESIGN: FOREST FIRE FIGHTERS
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DESIGN TYPE: SINGLE UNIT
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MATERIAL REVERSIBLE FEATURE W/ONE SIDE WHITE: NOT INCLUDED
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CLOSING DEVICE LOCATION: CENTER FRONT
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LENGTH: 80.000 INCHES IN
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WIDTH: 34.000 INCHES IN
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COLOR: BLUE, ROYAL AND GRAY, DARK
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CARRYING BAGNOT INCLUDED
USAGE DESIGNFOREST FIRE FIGHTERS
DESIGN TYPESINGLE UNIT
MATERIAL REVERSIBLE FEATURE W/ONE SIDE WHITENOT INCLUDED
CLOSING DEVICE LOCATIONCENTER FRONT
LENGTH80.000 INCHES IN
WIDTH34.000 INCHES IN
COLORBLUE, ROYAL AND GRAY, DARK
SEPARATE MATTRESSNOT INCLUDED
CLOSURE FASTENING TYPETIE TAPES
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
5100-0038Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
NFES 1062Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusCancelled· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 51-0038?
51-0038 is a SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC manufactured by 3M.
What parts can replace 51-0038?
There are 2 known substitutes for 51-0038: 5100-0038, NFES 1062. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 51-0038?
51-0038 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 8465-00-081-0798. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.