The Terminal Set,quick Disconnect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-159-8556, 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 Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution. Government technical data includes 11 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. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5940-01-159-8556 |
| Primary Part Number | 18578 |
| Item Name | Terminal Set,quick Disconnect |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Manufacturer | Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Identification Code Color | BLUE |
| Mounting Facility Thickness | 0.031 INCHES IN |
| Quick Disconnect Style | TAB RECEPTACLE MODIFIED |
| Basic Shape Style | LUG ASSEMBLY |
| Mounting Method Style | STRAIGHT BLANK |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | INSULATING SLEEVE |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | STRAIGHT BARREL SINGLE END |
| Surface Treatment | TIN OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER |
| Mounting Tongue Width | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Width of Tab Accommodated | 0.312 INCHES IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 18578 PRIMARY | Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution (USA) |
NSN 5940-01-159-8556 is a Terminal Set,quick Disconnect, manufactured by Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
NSN 5940-01-159-8556 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 18578 (Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-01-281-7267, 6520-01-587-5379. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 18578: Identification Code Color: BLUE; Overall Length: 1.500 INCHES IN; Mounting Facility Thickness: 0.031 INCHES IN; Quick Disconnect Style: TAB RECEPTACLE MODIFIED. 11 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.