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W-R-550Rod,ground

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5975-01-053-3991 · FSC 5975 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5975-01-053-3991 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5975-01-053-3991. Primary manufacturer part number: W-R-550.
Features
  • Rod,ground — FSC 5975
  • Material: STEEL
  • Supplementary Features: END ITEM TOW MISSILE
  • Point Shape: FRUSTUM
  • Ground Wire Accommodation: SEPARABLE CLAMP
  • Terminal Lug Hole Minimum Diameter: 0.281 INCHES IN
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: B CLASS AND III TYPE
  • Wire Termination Type: TERMINAL LUG WITH HOLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Rod,ground, cataloged under National Stock Number 5975-01-053-3991, 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 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5975-01-053-3991
Primary Part NumberW-R-550
Item NameRod,ground
FSC / FSG5975 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialSTEEL
Supplementary FeaturesEND ITEM TOW MISSILE
Point ShapeFRUSTUM
Ground Wire AccommodationSEPARABLE CLAMP
Terminal Lug Hole Minimum Diameter0.281 INCHES IN
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataB CLASS AND III TYPE
Wire Termination TypeTERMINAL LUG WITH HOLE
Diameter0.625 INCHES IN
Style DesignatorSECTIONAL
Ground Wire Length72.000 INCHES IN
Maximum Awg Conductor Wire Size Designation6
Section Quantity3
Accommodated Conductor Wire ConstructionSTRANDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5975-00-296-5324 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,ground
5975-00-952-1791 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,ground
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W-R-550 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-296-5324INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,GROUND
5975-00-952-1791INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,GROUND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5975-01-053-3991?

NSN 5975-01-053-3991 is a Rod,ground, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5975 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5975-01-053-3991?

NSN 5975-01-053-3991 has 1 cross-referenced part number: W-R-550 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5975-01-053-3991?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5975-01-053-3991: 5975-00-296-5324, 5975-00-952-1791. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W-R-550?

Key specifications for W-R-550: Overall Length: 108.000 INCHES IN; Material: STEEL; Supplementary Features: END ITEM TOW MISSILE; Special Features: STEEL,ASTM A108,GRADE 1016,1018 OR 1020, SURFACE TREATMENT: COPPER,ASTM B152. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5975-01-053-3991 still in active supply?

NSN 5975-01-053-3991 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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