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BU-87-2Cable Nipple,electrical

Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company · NSN 5975-00-557-2531 · FSC 5975 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5975-00-557-2531 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5975-00-557-2531. Primary manufacturer part number: BU-87-2.
Features
  • Cable Nipple,electrical — FSC 5975
  • Style Designator: STRAIGHT
  • Accommodation Hole Inside Diameter: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Flexibility: FLEXIBLE
  • Color: RED
  • Base Inside Diameter: 0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: PLASTIC VINYL BODY
  • 13 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Vinyl Body construction
General Description

The Cable Nipple,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5975-00-557-2531, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5975 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 13 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5975-00-557-2531
Primary Part NumberBU-87-2
Item NameCable Nipple,electrical
FSC / FSG5975 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company
StatusCANCELLED
Style DesignatorSTRAIGHT
Accommodation Hole Inside Diameter0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE
ColorRED
Base Inside Diameter0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialPLASTIC VINYL BODY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6105-00-056-8020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,alternating Current
5910-00-070-47302115988 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
4920-00-072-5717 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tester,bridge
5935-00-295-31295262 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
6760-00-433-5007 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lens,camera,general Photographic
6625-00-484-6351587 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,electrical Frequency
Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments
5950-00-519-7971598 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Edwards Signaling and Security Systems a Part of Ge Security
5120-00-562-7349 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,spanner
5120-00-621-5062253755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
5960-00-702-0015 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8197911 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
87 Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company (USA)
87R Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company (USA)
817288 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament (USA)
200-5220-00 Alcatel-Lucent Holdings Inc. (USA)
587 Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company (USA)
PP1094 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
87RED Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company (USA)
362-0026-190 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
BU-87-2 PRIMARY Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company (USA)
87-2 Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company (USA)
531044-1 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
1CB Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6105-00-056-8020INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
5910-00-070-4730INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
2115988
4920-00-072-5717INTERCHANGEABLE
TESTER,BRIDGE
5935-00-295-3129INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5262
6760-00-433-5007INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,CAMERA,GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
6625-00-484-6351INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY
587
5950-00-519-7971INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
598
5120-00-562-7349INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,SPANNER
5120-00-621-5062INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE
253755
5960-00-702-0015INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5940-00-880-3222INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
008-0521-000
5365-00-882-8687INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
531044-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5975-00-557-2531?

NSN 5975-00-557-2531 is a Cable Nipple,electrical, manufactured by Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company, classified under FSC 5975 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5975-00-557-2531?

NSN 5975-00-557-2531 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 8197911 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 87 (Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company), 87R (Mueller Electric Company, Inc. Div Mueller Electric Company), 817288 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament), 200-5220-00 (Alcatel-Lucent Holdings Inc.) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 5975-00-557-2531?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5975-00-557-2531: 6105-00-056-8020, 5910-00-070-4730, 4920-00-072-5717 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BU-87-2?

Key specifications for BU-87-2: Style Designator: STRAIGHT; Accommodation Hole Inside Diameter: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Color: RED. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5975-00-557-2531 still in active supply?

NSN 5975-00-557-2531 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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