The Post,binding,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-258-2008, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Avo Intl. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5940-00-258-2008 |
| Primary Part Number | 1157 |
| Item Name | Post,binding,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Manufacturer | Avo Intl |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cap Outside Diameter | 0.875 INCHES IN |
| Identification Code Color | RED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.000 INCHES IN |
| Thread Length | 1.250 INCHES IN |
| Basic Shape Style | SINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING) |
| Mounting Method Style | STUD |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | INSULATED CAPS WITH INSULATED STUDS |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | SCREW CAP SINGLE END |
| Maximum Height Above Mounting Surface | 2.000 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Thread Diameter | 0.112 INCHES IN |
| Special Markings | EARTH |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON INSULATION |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1157 PRIMARY | Avo Intl (USA) |
NSN 5940-00-258-2008 is a Post,binding,electrical, manufactured by Avo Intl, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
NSN 5940-00-258-2008 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1157 (Avo Intl).
Key specifications for 1157: Cap Outside Diameter: 0.875 INCHES IN; Identification Code Color: RED; Overall Diameter: 1.000 INCHES IN; Thread Length: 1.250 INCHES IN. 14 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.