The Post,binding,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-080-7985, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5940-00-080-7985 |
| Item Name | Post,binding,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cap Outside Diameter | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Thread Length | 0.030 INCHES IN |
| Features Provided | MOUNTING HARDWARE |
| Basic Shape Style | SINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING) |
| Mounting Method Style | TAPPED HOLE |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | UNINSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | SCREW CAP SINGLE END |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL OVERALL SINGLE LAYER |
| Maximum Height Above Mounting Surface | 0.625 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Mounting Thread Series | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 110 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 110 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5940-00-080-7985 is a Post,binding,electrical, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5940-00-080-7985: Cap Outside Diameter: 0.500 INCHES IN; Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES IN; Thread Length: 0.030 INCHES IN; Features Provided: MOUNTING HARDWARE. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.