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W-C-596/8Connector,plug,electrical

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5935-01-044-0301 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-01-044-0301 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-01-044-0301. Primary manufacturer part number: W-C-596/8.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Included Contact Quantity: 1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
  • Connector Cable Strain Relief Method: CABLE CLAMP
  • Cable Entrance Diameter: 0.295 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.585 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Specification/standard Data: 81348-WC-596/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps: 15.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Contact Maximum DC Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Contact Material: COPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-01-044-0301, 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 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, 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
NSN5935-01-044-0301
Primary Part NumberW-C-596/8
Item NameConnector,plug,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Included Contact Quantity1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Connector Cable Strain Relief MethodCABLE CLAMP
Cable Entrance Diameter0.295 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.585 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Specification/standard Data81348-WC-596/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps15.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Contact Maximum DC Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Contact MaterialCOPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Included Contact TypeCURVED SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal TypeSCREW SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Included Contact TypeCURVED SOCKET W/OUTSIDE LIP SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact Quantity1 SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Environmental ProtectionHEAT RESISTANT
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE W/CLAMP
Mating End Quantity1
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.).
Connector Locking MethodCONTACT TWISTLOCK
Contact Position Arrangement Style2 SINGLE MATING END
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5935-00-258-58807506 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector Body,plug,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
5935-01-187-7363 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W-C-596/8 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
WC596STYLEB42 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
WC596/8-1 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-258-5880INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR BODY,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
7506
5935-01-187-7363INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-01-044-0301?

NSN 5935-01-044-0301 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 5935-01-044-0301?

NSN 5935-01-044-0301 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: W-C-596/8 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), WC596STYLEB42 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), WC596/8-1 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5935-01-044-0301?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5935-01-044-0301: 5935-00-258-5880, 5935-01-187-7363. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W-C-596/8?

Key specifications for W-C-596/8: Included Contact Quantity: 1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING; Connector Cable Strain Relief Method: CABLE CLAMP; Cable Entrance Diameter: 0.295 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.585 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Specification/standard Data: 81348-WC-596/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5935-01-044-0301 still in active supply?

NSN 5935-01-044-0301 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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