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MIL-I-13548Sleeving,textile,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5970-00-189-5898 · FSC 5970 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5970-00-189-5898 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5970-00-189-5898. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-I-13548.
Features
  • Sleeving,textile,electrical — FSC 5970
  • Inside Diameter: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: COTTON AND WAX PARAFFIN LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Material Document and Classification: VV-W-95,TYPE 1,GRADE A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE IMPREGNATION
  • Flexibility: FLEXIBLE
  • Style Designator: NONSHRINKABLE
  • Material: WAX PARAFFIN IMPREGNATION
  • Color: WHITE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Cotton and Wax Paraffin Location Not Otherwise Specified construction
General Description

The Sleeving,textile,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5970-00-189-5898, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5970 (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 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5970-00-189-5898
Primary Part NumberMIL-I-13548
Item NameSleeving,textile,electrical
FSC / FSG5970 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Inside Diameter0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOTTON AND WAX PARAFFIN LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Material Document and ClassificationVV-W-95,TYPE 1,GRADE A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE IMPREGNATION
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE
Style DesignatorNONSHRINKABLE
MaterialWAX PARAFFIN IMPREGNATION
ColorWHITE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataFT-472 TYPE
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-13548, TYPE FT472 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5970-00-189-5900FT-98 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeving,textile,electrical
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5970-00-189-5911FT96 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeving,textile,electrical
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5970-00-189-5912FT-97 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeving,textile,electrical
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-I-13548 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
FT-472 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5970-00-189-5900INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVING,TEXTILE,ELECTRICAL
FT-98
5970-00-189-5911INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVING,TEXTILE,ELECTRICAL
FT96
5970-00-189-5912INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVING,TEXTILE,ELECTRICAL
FT-97

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5970-00-189-5898?

NSN 5970-00-189-5898 is a Sleeving,textile,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5970 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5970-00-189-5898?

NSN 5970-00-189-5898 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-I-13548 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), FT-472 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5970-00-189-5898?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5970-00-189-5898: 5970-00-189-5900, 5970-00-189-5911, 5970-00-189-5912. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-I-13548?

Key specifications for MIL-I-13548: Overall Length: 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Diameter: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: COTTON AND WAX PARAFFIN LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Material Document and Classification: VV-W-95,TYPE 1,GRADE A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE IMPREGNATION. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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