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M13516/6BI-15Circuit Breaker

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5925-00-253-0096 · FSC 5925 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5925-00-253-0096 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5925-00-253-0096. Primary manufacturer part number: M13516/6BI-15.
Features
  • Circuit Breaker — FSC 5925
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Ultimate Trip Rating of Continuous Current Rating Per Pole in Percent: 138.0 SINGLE LOCATION
  • Inclosure Protection Type for Which Designed: VIBRATION RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND SALT SPRAY PROOF AND FUNGUS RESISTANT
  • Internal Trip Release Configuration: SERIES TRIP SINGLE LOCATION
  • Manual Actuator Type and Quantity: 1 PUSH BUTTON
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349--13516/6BI GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Actuator Function: TRIP-RESET
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Circuit Breaker, cataloged under National Stock Number 5925-00-253-0096, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5925 (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 29 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5925-00-253-0096
Primary Part NumberM13516/6BI-15
Item NameCircuit Breaker
FSC / FSG5925 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Ultimate Trip Rating of Continuous Current Rating Per Pole in Percent138.0 SINGLE LOCATION
Inclosure Protection Type for Which DesignedVIBRATION RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND SALT SPRAY PROOF AND FUNGUS RESISTANT
Internal Trip Release ConfigurationSERIES TRIP SINGLE LOCATION
Manual Actuator Type and Quantity1 PUSH BUTTON
Specification/standard Data81349--13516/6BI GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Actuator FunctionTRIP-RESET
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB W/SCREW
Trip Release Ambient Temp Rating25.0 CELSIUS NOMINAL SINGLE LOCATION DEGC
Operating Voltage Type and Rating Per Pole in Volts28.0 DC SINGLE LOCATION
Maximum Interrupting Capacity Current Type and Rating Per Pole in Amps575.0 DC SINGLE LOCATION
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Trip Delay Time in Seconds Per Rated Continuous Current8.000 MINIMUM AT 200 PCT AND 50.000 MAXIMUM AT 200 PCT SINGLE LOCATION
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES IN
Main Contact Tripping Mechanism TypeTRIP FREE
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 THREADED HOLE(S)
Pole Quantity1
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Mounting Surface to Terminal End Distance1.430 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Width0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reset MethodMANUAL
Circuit Protection TypeOVERCURRENT SINGLE LOCATION
Maximum Continuous Load Current Rating Per Pole15.0 AMPERES DC SINGLE LOCATION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-13516 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.).
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length0.780 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Storage TypeGENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Body StyleSINGLE POLE TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5925-00-109-1793PSM30 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Breaker
Sensata Technologies, Inc. Div Sensata Attleboro
5925-00-251-1270 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Breaker
5925-00-957-9894 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Breaker
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M13516/6BI-15 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-13516/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M13516/6-2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5925-00-109-1793INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
PSM30
5925-00-251-1270INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
5925-00-957-9894INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5925-00-253-0096?

NSN 5925-00-253-0096 is a Circuit Breaker, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5925 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5925-00-253-0096?

NSN 5925-00-253-0096 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M13516/6BI-15 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-13516/6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M13516/6-2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5925-00-253-0096?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5925-00-253-0096: 5925-00-109-1793, 5925-00-251-1270, 5925-00-957-9894. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M13516/6BI-15?

Key specifications for M13516/6BI-15: Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC); Ultimate Trip Rating of Continuous Current Rating Per Pole in Percent: 138.0 SINGLE LOCATION; Inclosure Protection Type for Which Designed: VIBRATION RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND SALT SPRAY PROOF AND FUNGUS RESISTANT; Internal Trip Release Configuration: SERIES TRIP SINGLE LOCATION. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5925-00-253-0096 still in active supply?

NSN 5925-00-253-0096 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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