The Terminal,quick Disconnect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-538-1872, 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 Thomas and Betts Corp. Government technical data includes 10 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5940-01-538-1872 |
| Primary Part Number | TV18-10BL-L |
| Item Name | Terminal,quick Disconnect |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Manufacturer | Thomas and Betts Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Identification Code Color | RED |
| Quick Disconnect Style | TAB |
| Basic Shape Style | EXTERNAL |
| Tab Width | 0.087 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | INSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | RECESSED BARREL SECOND END |
| Largest Width | 0.087 INCHES FIRST END IN |
| Material | PLASTIC VINYL INSULATION |
| Material | TIN CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION |
| Material Thickness | 0.031 INCHES IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| TV18-10BL-L PRIMARY | Thomas and Betts Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TV18-10BL | 5/9 Secondary reference Thomas and Betts Corp |
| F039013 REV B ITEM 42 | 5/1 Secondary reference Lake Shore Systems, Inc. |
| TV18-10BL | 5/9 Secondary reference Panduit Corp. |
NSN 5940-01-538-1872 is a Terminal,quick Disconnect, manufactured by Thomas and Betts Corp, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
NSN 5940-01-538-1872 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: TV18-10BL-L (Thomas and Betts Corp).
Key specifications for TV18-10BL-L: Identification Code Color: RED; Overall Length: 0.850 INCHES IN; Quick Disconnect Style: TAB; Basic Shape Style: EXTERNAL. 10 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.