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MIL-T-55156Terminal,lug

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5940-00-186-8721 · FSC 5940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5940-00-186-8721 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5940-00-186-8721. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-T-55156.
Features
  • Terminal,lug — FSC 5940
  • Mounting Facility Thickness: 0.344 INCHES IN
  • Mounting Tongue Width: 1.625 INCHES IN
  • Electrical Insulation Feature: UNINSULATED
  • Material: COPPER CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION
  • Largest Width: 1.625 INCHES SINGLE END IN
  • Basic Shape Style: MECHANICAL COMPRESSION
  • Conductor Accommodation Type: SINGLE SETSCREW SINGLE END
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Conductor Accommodation construction
General Description

The Terminal,lug, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-186-8721, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 10 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. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5940-00-186-8721
Primary Part NumberMIL-T-55156
Item NameTerminal,lug
FSC / FSG5940 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility Thickness0.344 INCHES IN
Mounting Tongue Width1.625 INCHES IN
Electrical Insulation FeatureUNINSULATED
MaterialCOPPER CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION
Largest Width1.625 INCHES SINGLE END IN
Basic Shape StyleMECHANICAL COMPRESSION
Conductor Accommodation TypeSINGLE SETSCREW SINGLE END
Mounting Method StyleSTRAIGHT BLANK
MaterialCOPPER MOUNTING FACILITY
Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated500 MCM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5940-00-186-2881 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
5940-00-186-8717 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
5940-00-197-8678 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
5940-00-230-0543 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
5940-00-240-3434 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
5940-00-240-3435 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
5940-01-419-5897 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-T-55156 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
LP01L017 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5940-00-186-2881INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
5940-00-186-8717INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
5940-00-197-8678INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
5940-00-230-0543INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
5940-00-240-3434INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
5940-00-240-3435INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
5940-01-419-5897INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5940-00-186-8721?

NSN 5940-00-186-8721 is a Terminal,lug, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5940-00-186-8721?

NSN 5940-00-186-8721 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-T-55156 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), LP01L017 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5940-00-186-8721?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5940-00-186-8721: 5940-00-186-2881, 5940-00-186-8717, 5940-00-197-8678 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-T-55156?

Key specifications for MIL-T-55156: Mounting Facility Thickness: 0.344 INCHES IN; Mounting Tongue Width: 1.625 INCHES IN; Electrical Insulation Feature: UNINSULATED; Material: COPPER CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION. 12 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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