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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

TYPE YSplice,conductor

Corning Optical Communications Llc · NSN 5940-01-429-1166 · FSC 5940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5940-01-429-1166 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5940-01-429-1166. Primary manufacturer part number: TYPE Y.
Features
  • Splice,conductor — FSC 5940
  • Electrical Insulation Feature: INSULATING SLEEVE
  • Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated: 10 AWG
  • Basic Shape Style: CRIMP CAP
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION
  • Identification Code Color: YELLOW
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Corning Optical Communications Llc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall Except Insulation construction
General Description

The Splice,conductor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-429-1166, 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 Corning Optical Communications Llc. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5940-01-429-1166
Primary Part NumberTYPE Y
Item NameSplice,conductor
FSC / FSG5940 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCorning Optical Communications Llc
StatusACTIVE
Electrical Insulation FeatureINSULATING SLEEVE
Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated10 AWG
Basic Shape StyleCRIMP CAP
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION
Identification Code ColorYELLOW
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5940-00-270-585055218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
3m Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
TYPE Y 3m Company (USA)
TYPE Y PRIMARY Corning Optical Communications Llc (USA)
TYPE Y 3m Company Dba 3m (USA)
Related Parts
5940-00-270-5850INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
55218

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5940-01-429-1166?

NSN 5940-01-429-1166 is a Splice,conductor, manufactured by Corning Optical Communications Llc, classified under FSC 5940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5940-01-429-1166?

NSN 5940-01-429-1166 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: TYPE Y (3m Company), TYPE Y (Corning Optical Communications Llc), TYPE Y (3m Company Dba 3m).

What NSN replaces 5940-01-429-1166?

There is 1 known substitute for 5940-01-429-1166: 5940-00-270-5850. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of TYPE Y?

Key specifications for TYPE Y: Electrical Insulation Feature: INSULATING SLEEVE; Overall Length: 1.050 INCHES IN; Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated: 10 AWG; End Item Identification: 5895-01-365-5599. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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