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

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5935-01-231-9637 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-01-231-9637 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-01-231-9637. Primary manufacturer part number: W-C-596/42.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Included Contact Quantity: 1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
  • Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps: 20.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Insert Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SINGLE MATING END
  • Contact Removability: REMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
  • Polarization Method: CONTACT
  • Specification/standard Data: 81348-W-C-596/42 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-01-231-9637, 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 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
NSN5935-01-231-9637
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
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Included Contact Quantity1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps20.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Insert MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SINGLE MATING END
Contact RemovabilityREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Polarization MethodCONTACT
Specification/standard Data81348-W-C-596/42 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Overall Diameter1.550 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Environmental ProtectionHEAT RESISTANT AND SALT WATER RESISTANT
Included Contact Quantity2 SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal TypeSCREW SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Contact MaterialCOPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Mating End Quantity1
Included Contact TypeROUND PIN SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Connector Cable Strain Relief MethodCORD PROTECTOR
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE W/O CLAMP
Test Data Document81348-W-C-596 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 MethodFRICTION
Included Contact TypeFLAT PIN SINGLE MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5935-00-280-2383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5935-00-929-4864 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
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W-C-596/42 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
WC596/42-3 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-280-2383INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-00-929-4864INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-00-981-6078INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-01-040-1265INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5935-01-132-4814INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-01-231-9637?

NSN 5935-01-231-9637 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 5935-01-231-9637?

NSN 5935-01-231-9637 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: W-C-596/42 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), WC596/42-3 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5935-01-231-9637?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5935-01-231-9637: 5935-00-280-2383, 5935-00-929-4864, 5935-00-981-6078 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: Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS; Included Contact Quantity: 1 SINGLE MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING; Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps: 20.0 SINGLE MATING END ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS; Insert Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SINGLE MATING END. 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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