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42970-1Terminal,lug

Te Connectivity Corporation · NSN 5940-00-179-2883 · FSC 5940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5940-00-179-2883 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5940-00-179-2883. Primary manufacturer part number: 42970-1.
Features
  • Terminal,lug — FSC 5940
  • Surface Treatment: TIN OVERALL SINGLE LAYER
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL
  • Conductor Accommodation Type: CLAMPING TANG EARS SINGLE END
  • Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated: 18 AWG
  • Basic Shape Style: SOLDER/SOLDERLESS
  • Electrical Insulation Feature: UNINSULATED
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Overall construction
General Description

The Terminal,lug, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-179-2883, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Te Connectivity Corporation. Government technical data includes 6 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5940-00-179-2883
Primary Part Number42970-1
Item NameTerminal,lug
FSC / FSG5940 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTe Connectivity Corporation
StatusCANCELLED
Surface TreatmentTIN OVERALL SINGLE LAYER
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Conductor Accommodation TypeCLAMPING TANG EARS SINGLE END
Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated18 AWG
Basic Shape StyleSOLDER/SOLDERLESS
Electrical Insulation FeatureUNINSULATED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6810-00-227-0411 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42970-1 Te Connectivity Corporation (USA)
2444 Crown Audio, Inc. Dba Crown International (USA)
C42859-1 Te Connectivity Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
6810-00-227-0411INTERCHANGEABLE
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE
2825-00-388-1208INTERCHANGEABLE
LINER ASSEMBLY,BEAR
2444
6515-00-532-8384INTERCHANGEABLE
SYRINGE,HYPODERMIC
2134
4730-00-629-2851INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO BOSS
244-4
5835-00-642-7891INTERCHANGEABLE
ARM,SOUND REPRODUCER
2444
4510-00-761-2599INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP
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PARTS KIT,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLIN
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TRANSFORMER,POWER AUTOTRANSFORME
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CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
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DUMMY LOAD,ELECTRICAL
TRM-2444-F0-SMA-02
5962-01-088-9857INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
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INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
2444-034

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5940-00-179-2883?

NSN 5940-00-179-2883 is a Terminal,lug, manufactured by Te Connectivity Corporation, classified under FSC 5940 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5940-00-179-2883?

NSN 5940-00-179-2883 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 42970-1 (Te Connectivity Corporation), 2444 (Crown Audio, Inc. Dba Crown International), C42859-1 (Te Connectivity Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5940-00-179-2883?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5940-00-179-2883: 6810-00-227-0411, 2825-00-388-1208, 6515-00-532-8384 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42970-1?

Key specifications for 42970-1: Surface Treatment: TIN OVERALL SINGLE LAYER; Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL; Conductor Accommodation Type: CLAMPING TANG EARS SINGLE END; Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated: 18 AWG. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5940-00-179-2883 still in active supply?

NSN 5940-00-179-2883 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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