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12596Relay,reed

Kay Elemetrics Corporation · NSN 5945-00-024-0460 · FSC 5945 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5945-00-024-0460 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5945-00-024-0460. Primary manufacturer part number: 12596.
Features
  • Relay,reed — FSC 5945
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 PLUG-IN TERMINAL(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Winding DC Resistance Rating: 1.2 KILOHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING
  • Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 250.0 MILLIAMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 5 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS
  • Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY
  • Duty Type: CONTINUOUS
  • Winding Quantity: 1
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Relay,reed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5945-00-024-0460, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5945 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Kay Elemetrics Corporation. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5945-00-024-0460
Primary Part Number12596
Item NameRelay,reed
FSC / FSG5945 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKay Elemetrics Corporation
StatusCANCELLED
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 PLUG-IN TERMINAL(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Winding DC Resistance Rating1.2 KILOHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING
Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage250.0 MILLIAMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD
Terminal Type and Quantity5 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS
Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY
Duty TypeCONTINUOUS
Winding Quantity1
Overall Diameter0.210 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Operating Voltage Rating and Type at Specified Temp12.0 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE WINDING
Coil Quantity1
Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4820-00-036-109012596 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
Schneider Electric Systems Usa Inc
3020-00-894-759112596 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Grimes Aerospace Company
5998-01-141-171410317 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
L & R Manufacturing Company
5315-01-320-34251259600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,straight,headless
Alfa Laval Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12596 Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA)
2275-12V Electronic Instrument and Specialty Corp (USA)
274 Electronic Instrument and Specialty Corp (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-036-1090INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
12596
3020-00-894-7591INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
12596
5998-01-141-1714INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
10317
5315-01-320-3425INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
1259600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5945-00-024-0460?

NSN 5945-00-024-0460 is a Relay,reed, manufactured by Kay Elemetrics Corporation, classified under FSC 5945 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5945-00-024-0460?

NSN 5945-00-024-0460 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 12596 (Kay Elemetrics Corporation), 2275-12V (Electronic Instrument and Specialty Corp), 274 (Electronic Instrument and Specialty Corp).

What NSN replaces 5945-00-024-0460?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5945-00-024-0460: 4820-00-036-1090, 3020-00-894-7591, 5998-01-141-1714 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12596?

Key specifications for 12596: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 PLUG-IN TERMINAL(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Winding DC Resistance Rating: 1.2 KILOHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING; Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 250.0 MILLIAMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD; Terminal Type and Quantity: 5 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5945-00-024-0460 still in active supply?

NSN 5945-00-024-0460 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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