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MIL-DTL-16377Relay,electromagnetic

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5945-00-783-6253 · FSC 5945 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5945-00-783-6253 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5945-00-783-6253. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16377.
Features
  • Relay,electromagnetic — FSC 5945
  • Coil Quantity: 1
  • Winding DC Resistance Rating: 12.0 KILOHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING
  • Duty Type: CONTINUOUS
  • Operating Voltage Rating and Type at Specified Temp: 230.0 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE WINDING
  • Winding Quantity: 1
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Relay,electromagnetic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5945-00-783-6253, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5945-00-783-6253
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-16377
Item NameRelay,electromagnetic
FSC / FSG5945 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Coil Quantity1
Winding DC Resistance Rating12.0 KILOHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING
Duty TypeCONTINUOUS
Operating Voltage Rating and Type at Specified Temp230.0 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE WINDING
Winding Quantity1
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width1.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG ALL FUNCTIONS
Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts6.0 AC
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.144 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Mounting Facility PatternIN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
Storage TypeGENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE
Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage2.0 AMPERES AC RESISTIVE LOAD
Arc Quenching MethodAIR
Purpose for Which DesignedGENERAL
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6230-00-658-3045 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,station Marking Box
5340-00-776-5920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grip,handle
5945-00-783-6251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,lantern
5945-00-783-6252 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
6230-00-783-6519 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lantern,electric
6210-00-798-5491 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fixture,lighting
6230-00-828-6398 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lantern,electric
6210-00-905-8783 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lens,light
5340-00-968-7831 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,angle
6230-01-141-2901 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lantern,electric
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-16377 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16377/53-006 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16377/53-006 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16377/53 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-F-16377/53-006 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS17231-108PCS9-14-20-21-22-23 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-F-16377/53 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS17231-5 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6230-00-658-3045INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,STATION MARKING BOX
5340-00-776-5920INTERCHANGEABLE
GRIP,HANDLE
5945-00-783-6251INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,LANTERN
5945-00-783-6252INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
6230-00-783-6519INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6210-00-798-5491INTERCHANGEABLE
FIXTURE,LIGHTING
6230-00-828-6398INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6210-00-905-8783INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,LIGHT
5340-00-968-7831INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,ANGLE
6230-01-141-2901INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6230-01-300-6426INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC
6230-01-300-6427INTERCHANGEABLE
LANTERN,ELECTRIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5945-00-783-6253?

NSN 5945-00-783-6253 is a Relay,electromagnetic, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5945 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5945-00-783-6253?

NSN 5945-00-783-6253 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16377 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16377/53-006 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16377/53-006 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16377/53 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-F-16377/53-006 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5945-00-783-6253?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5945-00-783-6253: 6230-00-658-3045, 5340-00-776-5920, 5945-00-783-6251 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-16377?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-16377: Coil Quantity: 1; Winding DC Resistance Rating: 12.0 KILOHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING; Duty Type: CONTINUOUS; Special Features: 115 VDC COIL IN SERIES W/12000 OHM 2 WATT RESISTOR VDC. 21 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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