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23-1688Contact,electrical

Eaton Corp Electrical Construction Equipment Opns · NSN 5999-00-033-6473 · FSC 5999 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5999-00-033-6473 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5999-00-033-6473. Primary manufacturer part number: 23-1688.
Features
  • Contact,electrical — FSC 5999
  • Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S)
  • Precious Material and Location: BODY AND CONTACT SILVER
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Material: SILVER CONTACT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 PIN AXIALLY AT ONE END
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silver Contact construction
General Description

The Contact,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-033-6473, 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 Electrical Construction Equipment Opns. Government technical data includes 28 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5999-00-033-6473
Primary Part Number23-1688
Item NameContact,electrical
FSC / FSG5999 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEaton Corp Electrical Construction Equipment Opns
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Precious Material and LocationBODY AND CONTACT SILVER
Precious MaterialSILVER
MaterialSILVER CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity1 PIN AXIALLY AT ONE END
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Thread Class2A A
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nominal Thread Size0.164 INCHES IN
Style DesignatorROUND FLATTED FIXED POINT CONTACT
MaterialSILVER BODY
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Overall Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Precious Material and Weight1.000 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Precious Material and LocationBODY AND CONTACT SILVER
Precious MaterialSILVER
MaterialSILVER CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity1 PIN AXIALLY AT ONE END
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Thread Class2A A
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nominal Thread Size0.164 INCHES IN
Style DesignatorROUND FLATTED FIXED POINT CONTACT
MaterialSILVER BODY
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeZ
Weight0.0200 lbs
Cube0.0014 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 1
4730-00-278-4240120063 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
23-1688 PRIMARY Eaton Corp Electrical Construction Equipment Opns (USA)
23-1688 Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-278-4240INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5999-00-033-6473?

NSN 5999-00-033-6473 is a Contact,electrical, manufactured by Eaton Corp Electrical Construction Equipment Opns, classified under FSC 5999 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5999-00-033-6473?

NSN 5999-00-033-6473 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 23-1688 (Eaton Corp Electrical Construction Equipment Opns), 23-1688 (Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc).

What NSN replaces 5999-00-033-6473?

There is 1 known substitute for 5999-00-033-6473: 4730-00-278-4240. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23-1688?

Key specifications for 23-1688: Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S); Precious Material and Location: BODY AND CONTACT SILVER; Precious Material: SILVER; Material: SILVER CONTACT. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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