The Waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-050-2502, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-050-2502 |
| Primary Part Number | 187BE32BWBD |
| Item Name | Waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Bend Angle in Deg | 90.0 SINGLE BEND E-PLANE |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 0.593 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 1.872 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.872 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Longer Offset Distance | 1.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 187BE32BWBD PRIMARY | Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| W5968 | 5/9 Secondary reference Edo |
NSN 5985-00-050-2502 is a Waveguide, manufactured by Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-050-2502 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 187BE32BWBD (Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-00-498-8459, 5950-01-011-8247. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 187BE32BWBD: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Bend Angle in Deg: 90.0 SINGLE BEND E-PLANE; Style Designator: BEND TYPE; Waveguide Offset Distance: 0.593 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.
NSN 5985-00-050-2502 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.