NSN 5970-01-218-6290 · NIIN 012186290 · Part number A-A-55809-A6C1
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · FSC 5970 — Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 58536
Government record, cited
NSN 5970-01-218-6290 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5970-01-218-6290. Manufacturer of record part number: A-A-55809-A6C1.
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FSC 5970 Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials · CAGE 58536 · A-A-55809-A6C1 · A-A-55809 · HH-I-595-C-108-0
Material Document and Classification: HH-I-595 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Color: BLACK OVERALL
Environmental Protection: COLD RESISTANT AND WEATHER RESISTANT
Identification
NSN: 5970-01-218-6290
NIIN: 012186290
FSC: 5970 — Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Primary part number: A-A-55809-A6C1
Manufacturer: Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
General Description
The Tape,insulation,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5970-01-218-6290, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5970 (Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5970-01-218-6290
Primary Part Number
A-A-55809-A6C1
Item Name
Tape,insulation,electrical
FSC / FSG
5970 / 59 — Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials
Manufacturer
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
Status
ACTIVE
Cut Type and Quantity
1 SINGLE
Nominal Overall Thickness
0.0070 INCHES IN
Nominal Length
1296.0 INCHES IN
Temp Rating
80.0 CELSIUS NOMINAL DEGC
Material Document and Classification
HH-I-595 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Color
BLACK OVERALL
Environmental Protection
COLD RESISTANT AND WEATHER RESISTANT
Nominal Width
1.000 INCHES IN
Material
PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) OVERALL
Adhesive Location
ONE SIDE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items10
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
A-A-55809
4/1Identification reference
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
HH-I-595-C-108-0
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
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5970-01-373-5675POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-373-5676POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-373-5677POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-407-1142POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-407-1143POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-407-1145POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-407-1146POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-407-1150POSSIBLE MATCH
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5970-01-407-2881POSSIBLE MATCH
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5970-01-218-6290?
NSN 5970-01-218-6290 is a Tape,insulation,electrical, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5970, Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5970-01-218-6290?
NSN 5970-01-218-6290 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A-A-55809-A6C1 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).
What NSN replaces 5970-01-218-6290?
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5970-01-373-5674, 5970-01-373-5675, 5970-01-373-5676. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of A-A-55809-A6C1?
Key specifications for A-A-55809-A6C1: Cut Type and Quantity: 1 SINGLE; Nominal Overall Thickness: 0.0070 INCHES IN; Nominal Length: 1296.0 INCHES IN; Temp Rating: 80.0 CELSIUS NOMINAL DEGC. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5970-01-218-6290 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.