The Post,binding,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-458-2370, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5940-00-458-2370 |
| Item Name | Post,binding,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cap Outside Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Width Across Flats | 0.437 INCHES IN |
| Thread Length | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Features Provided | MOUNTING HARDWARE |
| Basic Shape Style | SINGLE POST, HEX |
| Mounting Method Style | STUD |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | UNINSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | SCREW CAP W/JAW SINGLE END |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION SINGLE LAYER |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE LAYER |
| Maximum Height Above Mounting Surface | 0.875 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Thread Diameter | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F58062 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5940-00-458-2370 is a Post,binding,electrical, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5940-00-458-2370: Cap Outside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES IN; Width Across Flats: 0.437 INCHES IN; Thread Length: 0.500 INCHES IN; Features Provided: MOUNTING HARDWARE. 16 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.