The Saturable Reactor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5950-00-108-8470, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5950 (Coils and Transformers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5950-00-108-8470 |
| Item Name | Saturable Reactor |
| FSC / FSG | 5950 / 59 — Coils and Transformers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 4 SINGLE GROUP |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE GROUP |
| Body Width | 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Winding Function and Quantity | 1 PRIMARY AND 3 SECONDARY AND 4 CONTROL SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES SINGLE GROUP IN |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 1350.000 SINGLE COMPONENT FIRST CONTROL |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 1350.000 SINGLE COMPONENT SECOND CONTROL |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 3600.000 SINGLE COMPONENT ALL SECONDARY |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 3600.000 SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE PRIMARY |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 450.000 SINGLE COMPONENT FOURTH CONTROL |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 450.000 SINGLE COMPONENT THIRD CONTROL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Frequency Rating | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE GROUP |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 16 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE GROUP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VS6406A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Vectrol Inc |
| VS6406A | 5/1 Secondary reference Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
NSN 5950-00-108-8470 is a Saturable Reactor, classified under FSC 5950, Coils and Transformers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5950-00-108-8470: Overall Height: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Quantity: 4 SINGLE GROUP; Inclosure Type: HERMETICALLY SEALED; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP IN. 18 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.