The Relay,electromagnetic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5945-00-896-5181, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5945 (Relays and Solenoids) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Allied Controls, Inc.. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5945-00-896-5181 |
| Primary Part Number | MHX6231 |
| Item Name | Relay,electromagnetic |
| FSC / FSG | 5945 / 59 — Relays and Solenoids |
| Manufacturer | Allied Controls, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 8.8 DC |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 35.0 MILLIAMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD |
| Duty Type | CONTINUOUS |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.152 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Winding DC Resistance Rating | 190.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 240.0 OHMS MAXIMUM SINGLE WINDING |
| Time Delay | 0.025 SECONDS MAXIMUM FIXED OPERATE AND RELEASE TIME |
| Coil Quantity | 1 |
| Environmental Protection | HERMETIC |
| Winding Quantity | 1 |
| Operating Voltage Rating and Type at Specified Temp | 15.5 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE WINDING |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 20 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS |
| Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement | 6 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MHX6231 | Allied Controls, Inc. (USA) |
| 520M85 | Te Connectivity Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 520M85 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 189020 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CE189020 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 855-95 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5945-00-896-5181 is a Relay,electromagnetic, manufactured by Allied Controls, Inc., classified under FSC 5945, Relays and Solenoids. Status: active.
NSN 5945-00-896-5181 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MHX6231 (Allied Controls, Inc.), 520M85 (Te Connectivity Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-251-0971. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MHX6231: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 1.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 8.8 DC; Mounting Facility Pattern: IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY. 15 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.