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ML7871785G1Post,binding,electrical

General Electric Company · NSN 5940-00-258-1837 · FSC 5940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5940-00-258-1837 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5940-00-258-1837. Primary manufacturer part number: ML7871785G1.
Features
  • Post,binding,electrical — FSC 5940
  • Electrical Insulation Feature: INSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS
  • Mounting Thread Series: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Cap Outside Diameter: 0.500 INCHES IN
  • Surface Treatment: NICKEL OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER
  • Mounting Method Style: STUD
  • Basic Shape Style: SINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING)
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Overall Except Insulation construction
General Description

The Post,binding,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-258-1837, 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 General Electric Company. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 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
NSN5940-00-258-1837
Primary Part NumberML7871785G1
Item NamePost,binding,electrical
FSC / FSG5940 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company
StatusCANCELLED
Electrical Insulation FeatureINSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS
Mounting Thread SeriesUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Cap Outside Diameter0.500 INCHES IN
Surface TreatmentNICKEL OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER
Mounting Method StyleSTUD
Basic Shape StyleSINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING)
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION
Thread Length0.812 INCHES IN
Identification Code ColorBLUE
Conductor Accommodation TypeSCREW CAP W/SLOT SINGLE END
Mounting Thread Diameter0.164 INCHES IN
Overall Diameter0.438 INCHES IN
Maximum Height Above Mounting Surface0.938 INCHES IN
MaterialPLASTIC INSULATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3610-00-185-04867130 INTERCHANGEABLE
Slide,wire Holder
Stanley Bostitch Inc Sub of the Stanley Works Corp
5940-00-194-773014GGND INTERCHANGEABLE
Post,binding,electrical
Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company
5940-00-194-773114GANT INTERCHANGEABLE
Post,binding,electrical
Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company
2925-00-640-78647130 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,ignition System Distribut
Champion Aerospace Llc
5120-00-708-32537083253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Replacer,gear and P
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
6625-00-730-2988 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
4920-00-822-92667130 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Goodrich Corporation
2510-01-033-5096 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,bearing
4720-01-164-7039 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
6625-01-329-5997 INTERCHANGEABLE
Probe,electrical Field,interfere
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
ML7871785G1 PRIMARY General Electric Company (USA)
637 PRIMARY Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div (USA)
837038-08 PRIMARY Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
604908-000 PRIMARY Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
7130 PRIMARY Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company (USA)
SERGENT7130 PRIMARY Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company (USA)
Related Parts
3610-00-185-0486INTERCHANGEABLE
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5940-00-194-7730INTERCHANGEABLE
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14GGND
5940-00-194-7731INTERCHANGEABLE
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14GANT
2925-00-640-7864INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,IGNITION SYSTEM DISTRIBUT
7130
5120-00-708-3253INTERCHANGEABLE
REPLACER,GEAR AND P
7083253
6625-00-730-2988INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
4920-00-822-9266INTERCHANGEABLE
FIXTURE,TEST,STEERI
7130
2510-01-033-5096INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,BEARING
4720-01-164-7039INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
6625-01-329-5997INTERCHANGEABLE
PROBE,ELECTRICAL FIELD,INTERFERE
5120-01-399-8778INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,OPEN END
J3045
6530-01-563-2467INTERCHANGEABLE
RESTRAINT,WRIST
1004.75A0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5940-00-258-1837?

NSN 5940-00-258-1837 is a Post,binding,electrical, manufactured by General Electric Company, classified under FSC 5940 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5940-00-258-1837?

NSN 5940-00-258-1837 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: ML7871785G1 (General Electric Company), 637 (Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div), 837038-08 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 604908-000 (Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co), 7130 (Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5940-00-258-1837?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5940-00-258-1837: 3610-00-185-0486, 5940-00-194-7730, 5940-00-194-7731 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of ML7871785G1?

Key specifications for ML7871785G1: Electrical Insulation Feature: INSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS; Mounting Thread Series: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC); Cap Outside Diameter: 0.500 INCHES IN; Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES IN. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5940-00-258-1837 still in active supply?

NSN 5940-00-258-1837 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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