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168B842Relay,electromagnetic

General Electric Company · NSN 5945-00-259-6697 · FSC 5945 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5945-00-259-6697 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5945-00-259-6697. Primary manufacturer part number: 168B842.
Features
  • Relay,electromagnetic — FSC 5945
  • Environmental Protection: HERMETIC
  • Overall Diameter: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Duty Type: CONTINUOUS
  • Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement: 2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY
  • Arc Quenching Method: INERT GAS
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 8 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS
  • Winding DC Resistance Rating: 445.0 OHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Relay,electromagnetic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5945-00-259-6697, 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 General Electric Company. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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
NSN5945-00-259-6697
Primary Part Number168B842
Item NameRelay,electromagnetic
FSC / FSG5945 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company
StatusACTIVE
Environmental ProtectionHERMETIC
Overall Diameter2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Duty TypeCONTINUOUS
Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY
Arc Quenching MethodINERT GAS
Terminal Type and Quantity8 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS
Winding DC Resistance Rating445.0 OHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING
Operating Voltage Rating and Type at Specified Temp92.0 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE WINDING
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 PLUG-IN TERMINAL(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts110.0 AC AND 24.0 DC
Coil Quantity1
Winding Quantity1
Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage5.0 AMPERES AC AND 5.0 AMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5945-00-823-25274060120-010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Milton Roy Llc Dba Milton Roy Americas
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
168B842 General Electric Company (USA)
9726136 General Electric Company (USA)
12Z13001-7777 Naval Ordnance Standards (USA)
B0HX54 Allied Controls, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-823-2527INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
4060120-010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5945-00-259-6697?

NSN 5945-00-259-6697 is a Relay,electromagnetic, manufactured by General Electric Company, classified under FSC 5945 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5945-00-259-6697?

NSN 5945-00-259-6697 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 168B842 (General Electric Company), 9726136 (General Electric Company), 12Z13001-7777 (Naval Ordnance Standards), B0HX54 (Allied Controls, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5945-00-259-6697?

There is 1 known substitute for 5945-00-259-6697: 5945-00-823-2527. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 168B842?

Key specifications for 168B842: Environmental Protection: HERMETIC; Overall Length: 3.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Duty Type: CONTINUOUS. 14 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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