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WC596/48-1Connector,plug,electrical

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5935-01-012-1836 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-01-012-1836 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-01-012-1836. Primary manufacturer part number: WC596/48-1.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Overall Diameter: 1.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Type: SCREW SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Connector Locking Method: CONTACT TWISTLOCK
  • Connector Cable Strain Relief Method: CORD GRIP
  • Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps: 20.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Included Contact Type: CURVED SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Terminal Location: BACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-01-012-1836, 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 19 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-01-012-1836
Primary Part NumberWC596/48-1
Item NameConnector,plug,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter1.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal TypeSCREW SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Connector Locking MethodCONTACT TWISTLOCK
Connector Cable Strain Relief MethodCORD GRIP
Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps20.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact TypeCURVED SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact MaterialCOPPER OR COPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Position Arrangement Style3 SINGLE MATING END
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.).
Specification/standard Data81348-W-C-596/48 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Polarization MethodCONTACT
Included Contact Quantity3 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Environmental ProtectionFIREPROOF AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE
Cable Entrance Diameter0.437 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mating End Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5935-00-114-88457314C INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
5935-01-041-9945 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
WC596/48-1 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
W-C-596/48 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-114-8845INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
7314C
5935-01-041-9945INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-01-012-1836?

NSN 5935-01-012-1836 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-01-012-1836?

NSN 5935-01-012-1836 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: WC596/48-1 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), W-C-596/48 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5935-01-012-1836?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5935-01-012-1836: 5935-00-114-8845, 5935-01-041-9945. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of WC596/48-1?

Key specifications for WC596/48-1: Overall Diameter: 1.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Type: SCREW SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Connector Locking Method: CONTACT TWISTLOCK; Connector Cable Strain Relief Method: CORD GRIP. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5935-01-012-1836 still in active supply?

NSN 5935-01-012-1836 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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