The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-368-2602, 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 Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-368-2602 |
| Primary Part Number | 656100-1 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | CORRUGATED SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Operating Pressure | 45.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Class | 2B FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | BERYLLIUM SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY ALL FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 656100-1 | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| 234350-1 | Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc (USA) |
| TS645564 | Microwave Engineering Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1061265-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| 656100 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 656100-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 10134381 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
NSN 5985-01-368-2602 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-368-2602 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 656100-1 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.), 234350-1 (Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc), TS645564 (Microwave Engineering Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-473-7557. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 656100-1: Tubing Wall Construction Style: CORRUGATED SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 2. 30 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 5985-01-368-2602 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.