The Magnet,permanent, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-159-5901, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5999-00-159-5901 |
| Item Name | Magnet,permanent |
| FSC / FSG | 5999 / 59 — Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Thickness | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Face Size | 0.445 INCHES SQUARE IN |
| Shape | DISK |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | JN |
| Weight | 0.0100 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0010 cu ft |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 475-0300-003 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PP003 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Permag Corp Dba Dexter Magnetic Materials Div |
NSN 5999-00-159-5901 is a Magnet,permanent, classified under FSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4460-01-463-3243. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5999-00-159-5901: Overall Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Thickness: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Face Size: 0.445 INCHES SQUARE IN; Shape: DISK. 5 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.
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.