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40-218Contact,electrical

Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center · NSN 5999-00-030-1996 · FSC 5999 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5999-00-030-1996 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5999-00-030-1996. Primary manufacturer part number: 40-218.
Features
  • Contact,electrical — FSC 5999
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Precious Material and Weight: 0.100 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY CONTACT
  • Current Rating in Amps: 15.0
  • Surface Treatment: SILVER BODY
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Style Designator: LEAF TAP CONTACT W/ ROUND FIXED POINT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Contact construction
General Description

The Contact,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-030-1996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5999-00-030-1996
Primary Part Number40-218
Item NameContact,electrical
FSC / FSG5999 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEaton Corp Opns & Technical Center
StatusCANCELLED
Precious MaterialSILVER
Precious Material and Weight0.100 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Current Rating in Amps15.0
Surface TreatmentSILVER BODY
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Style DesignatorLEAF TAP CONTACT W/ ROUND FIXED POINT
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BODY
Precious Material and LocationEXTERNAL SURFACE SILVER
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Voltage Rating in Volts440.0 AC
Surface TreatmentSILVER CONTACT
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.168 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Point Diameter0.045 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Precious MaterialSILVER
Precious Material and Weight0.100 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Current Rating in Amps15.0
Surface TreatmentSILVER BODY
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Style DesignatorLEAF TAP CONTACT W/ ROUND FIXED POINT
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BODY
Precious Material and LocationEXTERNAL SURFACE SILVER
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeX
Verified Substitutes 11
5999-00-471-260504-0402-0218 SUCCESSOR
Shielding Gasket,electronic
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Chomerics Division
5120-00-189-7932 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,socket Wrench
9340-00-245-7107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,glass
3020-00-621-813740218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
3020-01-106-591340218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear Cluster
Acco-Babcock Inc Hoist and Crane Div
4820-01-199-656840273-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,regulating,temperature
Trac Regulator Co., Inc. Dba Trac Regulator Co Inc
5962-01-225-674740218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
6515-01-451-1351402-18 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,bone
Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma
6530-01-463-7034 INTERCHANGEABLE
Armboard Assembly
5310-01-556-664340218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Fastenal Company Dba Fastenal Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
40-218 PRIMARY Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
C20183 Ametek Inc Heat Transfer Div (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-471-2605SUCCESSOR
SHIELDING GASKET,ELECTRONIC
04-0402-0218
5120-00-189-7932INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,SOCKET WRENCH
9340-00-245-7107INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,GLASS
3020-00-621-8137INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
40218
3020-01-106-5913INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR CLUSTER
40218
4820-01-199-6568INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,TEMPERATURE
40273-001
5962-01-225-6747INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
40218
6515-01-451-1351INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,BONE
402-18
6530-01-463-7034INTERCHANGEABLE
ARMBOARD ASSEMBLY
5310-01-556-6643INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
40218
5330-01-701-0822INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
40218

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5999-00-030-1996?

NSN 5999-00-030-1996 is a Contact,electrical, manufactured by Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center, classified under FSC 5999 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5999-00-030-1996?

NSN 5999-00-030-1996 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 40-218 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), C20183 (Ametek Inc Heat Transfer Div).

What NSN replaces 5999-00-030-1996?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5999-00-030-1996: 5999-00-471-2605, 5120-00-189-7932, 9340-00-245-7107 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 40-218?

Key specifications for 40-218: Precious Material: SILVER; Precious Material and Weight: 0.100 SILVER GRAINS, TROY; Material: COPPER ALLOY CONTACT; Current Rating in Amps: 15.0. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5999-00-030-1996 still in active supply?

NSN 5999-00-030-1996 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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