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MIL-PRF-15160/21Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-823-0688 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-823-0688 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-823-0688. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-15160/21.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Surface Treatment: SILVER TERMINAL
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Material: COPPER TERMINAL
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds: 10.0 400 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
  • Terminal Thickness: 0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.253 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Terminal construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-823-0688, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components 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 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-823-0688
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-15160/21
Item NameFuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Surface TreatmentSILVER TERMINAL
Precious MaterialSILVER
MaterialCOPPER TERMINAL
Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds10.0 400 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
Terminal Thickness0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.253 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Overall Diameter2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
Terminal Length1.875 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Continuous Current Rating in Amps400.000
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeTIME DELAY
MaterialFIBER CASE
Test Data Document81349-MIL-F-15160 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Body StyleKNIFE BLADE TYPE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/21 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5920-00-190-7293FRNR400 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
5920-00-243-3714 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-243-3756 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-243-3757 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-281-0168 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-721-0721 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-984-3137 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-224-6161 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-252-0614 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-259-3083 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-15160/21 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-F-15160/21 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F21B250V400AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5920-00-190-7293INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
FRNR400
5920-00-243-3714INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-243-3756INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-243-3757INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-281-0168INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-721-0721INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-984-3137INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-224-6161INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-252-0614INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-259-3083INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-823-0688?

NSN 5920-00-823-0688 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-823-0688?

NSN 5920-00-823-0688 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-15160/21 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-F-15160/21 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F21B250V400AS (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-823-0688?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5920-00-823-0688: 5920-00-190-7293, 5920-00-243-3714, 5920-00-243-3756 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-15160/21?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-15160/21: Surface Treatment: SILVER TERMINAL; Precious Material: SILVER; Material: COPPER TERMINAL; Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds: 10.0 400 PCT OF CURRENT RATING. 18 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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