The Terminal,quick Disconnect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-240-1282, 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 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5940-01-240-1282 |
| Primary Part Number | M-2851 |
| Item Name | Terminal,quick Disconnect |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Manufacturer | Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Quick Disconnect Style | TAPER PLUG |
| Major Plug Diameter | 0.156 INCHES IN |
| Basic Shape Style | SNAP |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | UNINSULATED |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | CLAMPING CHANNEL EARS SINGLE END |
| Largest Width | 0.220 INCHES SINGLE END IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M-2851 PRIMARY | Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA) |
| M2851 | Marine & Industrial Transmissions Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2977397 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Motors Corp Packard Electric Div |
| M2851 | 5/9 Secondary reference Twin Disc International S a |
NSN 5940-01-240-1282 is a Terminal,quick Disconnect, manufactured by Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
NSN 5940-01-240-1282 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: M-2851 (Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic), M2851 (Marine & Industrial Transmissions Ltd).
Key specifications for M-2851: Overall Length: 0.754 INCHES IN; Quick Disconnect Style: TAPER PLUG; Major Plug Diameter: 0.156 INCHES IN; Basic Shape Style: SNAP. 7 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.