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55218Splice,conductor

3m Company · NSN 5940-00-270-5850 · FSC 5940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5940-00-270-5850 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5940-00-270-5850. Primary manufacturer part number: 55218.
Features
  • Splice,conductor — FSC 5940
  • Dry Flashover Voltage Rating in Volts: 1000.01000.0
  • Basic Shape Style: TWISTING SLEEVETWISTING SLEEVE
  • Material: PLASTIC OVERALL
  • Electrical Insulation Feature: INSULATING SLEEVEINSULATING SLEEVE
  • Conductor Accommodation Type: SCREW CAP W/SPIRAL THREAD SINGLE ENDSCREW CAP W/SPIRAL THREAD SINGLE END
  • Identification Code Color: YELLOWYELLOW
  • Surface Treatment: ZINC OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYERZINC OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Overall construction
General Description

The Splice,conductor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-270-5850, 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 3m Company. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 12 commercial cross-references from 7 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
NSN5940-00-270-5850
Primary Part Number55218
Item NameSplice,conductor
FSC / FSG5940 / 59 — No Item Name Available
Manufacturer3m Company
StatusCANCELLED
Dry Flashover Voltage Rating in Volts1000.01000.0
Basic Shape StyleTWISTING SLEEVETWISTING SLEEVE
MaterialPLASTIC OVERALL
Electrical Insulation FeatureINSULATING SLEEVEINSULATING SLEEVE
Conductor Accommodation TypeSCREW CAP W/SPIRAL THREAD SINGLE ENDSCREW CAP W/SPIRAL THREAD SINGLE END
Identification Code ColorYELLOWYELLOW
Surface TreatmentZINC OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYERZINC OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER
Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated12 AWG12 AWG
Largest Diameter0.625 INCHES SINGLE END0.625 INCHES SINGLE END IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
9330-00-243-3701 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,plastic,spiral Wrap
5950-00-553-556223575 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments
5360-00-819-1871151-23575 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Danfoss Inc
5920-00-845-5842L754-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Dialight Europe Limited
5365-00-845-7637235-7-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
6105-01-011-0431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,alternating Current
5950-01-032-7901 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5330-01-101-8164235751 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Dana Off Highway Products, Llc
3433-01-177-8530WC-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Unit,wire Feeder,welding
Miller Electric Mfg. Llc
4330-01-254-5515WC1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Hastings Manufacturing Co Div Hastings Manufacturing Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
SC0TCHL0KY Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co 3m Company (USA)
2 Hotstart Sales, Llc (USA)
55218 PRIMARY 3m Company (USA)
TYPEY Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co 3m Company (USA)
23575 Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution (USA)
WC-1 Efcor Inc
TYPE-Y 3m Company (USA)
TYPE Y 12-18 3m Company (USA)
80-6100-2352-7 3m Deutschland Gmbh Div 3m Government Services, Europe & Shape/nato Relations (DEU)
TYPEY 3m Company Dba 3m (USA)
SC0TCHL0KY 3m Company (USA)
TYPEY 3m Company (USA)
Related Parts
9330-00-243-3701INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,PLASTIC,SPIRAL WRAP
5950-00-553-5562INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
23575
5360-00-819-1871INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
151-23575
5920-00-845-5842INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
L754-1
5365-00-845-7637INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
235-7-5
6105-01-011-0431INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
5950-01-032-7901INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5330-01-101-8164INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
235751
3433-01-177-8530INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER UNIT,WIRE FEEDER,WELDING
WC-1
4330-01-254-5515INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
WC1
5940-01-429-1166INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
TYPE Y
5330-01-486-4564INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,PACKING
NB25025E-0250-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5940-00-270-5850?

NSN 5940-00-270-5850 is a Splice,conductor, manufactured by 3m Company, classified under FSC 5940 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5940-00-270-5850?

NSN 5940-00-270-5850 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: SC0TCHL0KY (Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co 3m Company), 2 (Hotstart Sales, Llc), 55218 (3m Company), TYPEY (Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co 3m Company), 23575 (Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 5940-00-270-5850?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5940-00-270-5850: 9330-00-243-3701, 5950-00-553-5562, 5360-00-819-1871 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55218?

Key specifications for 55218: Dry Flashover Voltage Rating in Volts: 1000.01000.0; Special Features: TEMPERATURE RATING 105 DEGREES CTEMPERATURE RATING 105 DEGREES C; Basic Shape Style: TWISTING SLEEVETWISTING SLEEVE; Material: PLASTIC OVERALL. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5940-00-270-5850 still in active supply?

NSN 5940-00-270-5850 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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