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W-C-596/42Connector,plug,electrical

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5935-00-929-4864 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-929-4864 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-929-4864. Primary manufacturer part number: W-C-596/42.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Connector Locking Method: CONTACT TWISTLOCK
  • Terminal Location: BACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Included Contact Quantity: 2 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Included Contact Type: CURVED SOCKET W/LOCK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Specification/standard Data: 81348-WC596 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Test Data Document: 81348-WC596 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.).
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-929-4864, 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 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-929-4864
Primary Part NumberW-C-596/42
Item NameConnector,plug,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Connector Locking MethodCONTACT TWISTLOCK
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact Quantity2 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact TypeCURVED SOCKET W/LOCK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Specification/standard Data81348-WC596 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Test Data Document81348-WC596 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.).
Polarization MethodCONTACT TO CONTACT POLARIZING KEYS
Contact Maximum DC Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal TypeSCREW SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps15.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Connector Cable Strain Relief MethodCABLE CLAMP
Mating End Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5935-00-280-2383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5935-00-981-6078 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5935-01-040-1265 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5935-01-132-4814 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5935-01-231-9637 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W-C-596/42 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
WC596C42 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-280-2383INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-00-981-6078INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-01-040-1265INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-01-132-4814INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-01-231-9637INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-929-4864?

NSN 5935-00-929-4864 is a Connector,plug,electrical, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5935 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-929-4864?

NSN 5935-00-929-4864 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: W-C-596/42 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), WC596C42 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-929-4864?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5935-00-929-4864: 5935-00-280-2383, 5935-00-981-6078, 5935-01-040-1265 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W-C-596/42?

Key specifications for W-C-596/42: Connector Locking Method: CONTACT TWISTLOCK; Terminal Location: BACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Included Contact Quantity: 2 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Included Contact Type: CURVED SOCKET W/LOCK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING. 13 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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