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689Lightning Rod

Thompson Lightning Protection Inc · NSN 5920-01-132-0178 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-01-132-0178 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-01-132-0178. Primary manufacturer part number: 689.
Features
  • Lightning Rod — FSC 5920
  • Furnished Items and Quantity: CLAMP 1
  • Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: COPPER
  • Mounting Configuration: CLAMP
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Thompson Lightning Protection Inc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper construction
General Description

The Lightning Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-132-0178, 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 Thompson Lightning Protection Inc. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-01-132-0178
Primary Part Number689
Item NameLightning Rod
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThompson Lightning Protection Inc
StatusACTIVE
Furnished Items and QuantityCLAMP 1
Overall Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER
Mounting ConfigurationCLAMP
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-119-4730689 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Indicator,liquid Quantity
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Belts,v,matched Set
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
689 Thompson Lightning Protection Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-119-4730INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
689
3910-00-240-7610INTERCHANGEABLE
CONVEYOR,DRAG
5330-00-285-1346INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
65X549
5120-00-473-7472INTERCHANGEABLE
REPLACER OIL SEAL
7082880
6680-00-581-8656INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,LIQUID QUANTITY
300B
5330-00-641-0843INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
689
6240-00-782-5991INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
2107
3455-00-812-3584INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
3455-00-812-3587INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
716-024211
3030-01-216-3001INTERCHANGEABLE
BELTS,V,MATCHED SET
5330-01-331-7150INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
689
4140-01-409-1536INTERCHANGEABLE
FAN,VENTILATING
689

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-01-132-0178?

NSN 5920-01-132-0178 is a Lightning Rod, manufactured by Thompson Lightning Protection Inc, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-01-132-0178?

NSN 5920-01-132-0178 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 689 (Thompson Lightning Protection Inc).

What NSN replaces 5920-01-132-0178?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5920-01-132-0178: 5330-00-119-4730, 3910-00-240-7610, 5330-00-285-1346 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 689?

Key specifications for 689: Furnished Items and Quantity: CLAMP 1; Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: COPPER; Overall Length: 60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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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