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MS3493-2Compression Nut,electrical

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5935-00-503-8979 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-503-8979 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-503-8979. Primary manufacturer part number: MS3493-2.
Features
  • Compression Nut,electrical — FSC 5935
  • General Characteristics Item Description: STAINLESS STEEL,CORROSION RESISTANT,0.800 IN. LG,0.438 IN. DIA IN
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
General Description

The Compression Nut,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-503-8979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-503-8979
Primary Part NumberMS3493-2
Item NameCompression Nut,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionSTAINLESS STEEL,CORROSION RESISTANT,0.800 IN. LG,0.438 IN. DIA IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5935-00-572-5174 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,tip
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS3493-2 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5935-00-572-5174INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TIP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-503-8979?

NSN 5935-00-503-8979 is a Compression Nut,electrical, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5935 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-503-8979?

NSN 5935-00-503-8979 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MS3493-2 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-503-8979?

There is 1 known substitute for 5935-00-503-8979: 5935-00-572-5174. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS3493-2?

Key specifications for MS3493-2: General Characteristics Item Description: STAINLESS STEEL,CORROSION RESISTANT,0.800 IN. LG,0.438 IN. DIA IN. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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