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42231Connector,plug,electrical

Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company · NSN 5935-00-868-8480 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-868-8480 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-868-8480. Primary manufacturer part number: 42231.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Insert Material: PLASTIC PHENOLIC SINGLE MATING END
  • Precious Material: GOLD OR SILVER
  • Contact Surface Treatment: GOLD OR SILVER SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Contact Material: IRON SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
  • Contact Material: CONSTANTAN SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
  • Contact Removability: NONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Contact Position Arrangement Style: 2 SINGLE MATING END
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-868-8480, 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 Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company. 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-868-8480
Primary Part Number42231
Item NameConnector,plug,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company
StatusACTIVE
Insert MaterialPLASTIC PHENOLIC SINGLE MATING END
Precious MaterialGOLD OR SILVER
Contact Surface TreatmentGOLD OR SILVER SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Contact MaterialIRON SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Contact MaterialCONSTANTAN SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Contact Position Arrangement Style2 SINGLE MATING END
Included Contact Quantity1 SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Polarization MethodCONTACT
Terminal TypeCRIMP SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Connector Locking MethodFRICTION
Mating End Quantity1
Body StyleRECTANGULAR SHAPE
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SURFACES GOLD OR CONTACT SURFACES SILVER
Included Contact TypeROUND SOCKET SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Included Contact Quantity1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
2940-00-001-351342231 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-076-02384223-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-00-118-6235 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5999-00-674-5775 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,thermal Release
4320-01-208-70694223-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,lantern
Air & Liquid Systems Corporation Dba Buffalo Pumps
5935-01-316-1143 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42231 PRIMARY Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company (USA)
3JBSSJX Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company (USA)
40501HD Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company (USA)
Related Parts
2940-00-001-3513INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
42231
5935-00-076-0238INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON
4223-1
5950-00-118-6235INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
5999-00-674-5775INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
4320-01-208-7069INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,LANTERN
4223-1
5935-01-316-1143INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-868-8480?

NSN 5935-00-868-8480 is a Connector,plug,electrical, manufactured by Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company, classified under FSC 5935 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-868-8480?

NSN 5935-00-868-8480 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 42231 (Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company), 3JBSSJX (Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company), 40501HD (Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-868-8480?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5935-00-868-8480: 2940-00-001-3513, 5935-00-076-0238, 5950-00-118-6235 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42231?

Key specifications for 42231: Insert Material: PLASTIC PHENOLIC SINGLE MATING END; Precious Material: GOLD OR SILVER; Contact Surface Treatment: GOLD OR SILVER SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS; Contact Material: IRON SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING. 20 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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