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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

3M538Motor,alternating Current

W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division · NSN 6105-00-506-8405 · FSC 6105 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6105-00-506-8405 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6105-00-506-8405. Primary manufacturer part number: 3M538.
Features
  • Motor,alternating Current — FSC 6105
  • Duty Cycle: CONTINUOUS
  • Flatted Portion Length: 0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
  • Current Rating in Amps: 0.600 SINGLE INPUT
  • Power Rating: 0.0142 HORSEPOWER OUTPUT
  • Current Rating Method: LOAD
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 CLAMP COLLAR
  • Enclosure Feature: OPEN
Applications
  • Mechanical power generation
  • Drive system operation
  • Auxiliary equipment operation
General Description

The Motor,alternating Current, cataloged under National Stock Number 6105-00-506-8405, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6105 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6105-00-506-8405
Primary Part Number3M538
Item NameMotor,alternating Current
FSC / FSG6105 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerW.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division
StatusCANCELLED
Duty CycleCONTINUOUS
Flatted Portion Length0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Current Rating in Amps0.600 SINGLE INPUT
Power Rating0.0142 HORSEPOWER OUTPUT
Current Rating MethodLOAD
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 CLAMP COLLAR
Enclosure FeatureOPEN
Shaft End StyleFLATTED SINGLE END
Connection Type and Voltage Rating in Volts110.0 LINE TO NEUTRAL SINGLE INPUT
Rotor Speed Rating in RPM1500.0 SINGLE FULL LOAD
Frequency in Hertz60.0 INPUT
Shaft Diameter0.2500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Inclosure SpecificationCOMMERCIAL
Length of Shaft From Housing1.062 INCHES SINGLE END IN
PhaseSINGLE INPUT
Flat Depth0.0313 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Cooling MethodNATURAL CONVECTION VENTILATED
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Terminal Type and Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
Shaft Rotation DirectionCLOCKWISE SINGLE END
Features ProvidedHORIZONTAL MOUNTING POSITION AND VERTICAL MOUNTING POSITION
Winding TypeINDUCTION-SQUIRREL CAGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor5340-01-725-8113 (21236)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
5340-01-725-811321236 SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
Espey Mfg and Electronics Corp
5360-00-305-9995 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5999-00-429-191521236 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
Prestolite Electric Inc
4320-00-591-267921236 INTERCHANGEABLE
Slinger,pump
Industrial Technologies and Services Llc
5365-00-678-0553SM-B-332954 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
1040-00-991-567354A50B235 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,right
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5915-01-037-08485004-6438 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Spectrum Control, Inc. Div Api Technologies - Eis/wesson
5998-01-043-099021236 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Transistor Devices Inc Div Astrodyne Tdi High Power Business Unit
6625-01-110-5793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rectifier
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4K317 W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division (USA)
3M538 PRIMARY W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division (USA)
21-236 Precision Quincy Corp. (USA)
3M192 W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 5340-01-725-8113 Cap,protective,dust and Moisture · 21236
6105-00-102-2826SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5360-00-305-9995INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5999-00-429-1915INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
21236
4320-00-591-2679INTERCHANGEABLE
SLINGER,PUMP
21236
5365-00-678-0553INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
SM-B-332954
1040-00-991-5673INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,RIGHT
54A50B235
5915-01-037-0848INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
5004-6438
5998-01-043-0990INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
21236
6625-01-110-5793INTERCHANGEABLE
RECTIFIER
4720-01-272-0512INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
21236
4820-01-433-8239INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,VALVE STEM
21236-1003-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6105-00-506-8405?

NSN 6105-00-506-8405 is a Motor,alternating Current, manufactured by W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division, classified under FSC 6105 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6105-00-506-8405?

NSN 6105-00-506-8405 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 4K317 (W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division), 3M538 (W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division), 21-236 (Precision Quincy Corp.), 3M192 (W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division).

What NSN replaces 6105-00-506-8405?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6105-00-506-8405: 6105-00-102-2826, 5340-01-725-8113, 5360-00-305-9995 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3M538?

Key specifications for 3M538: Duty Cycle: CONTINUOUS; Overall Width: 3.281 INCHES IN; Flatted Portion Length: 0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN; Current Rating in Amps: 0.600 SINGLE INPUT. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6105-00-506-8405 still in active supply?

NSN 6105-00-506-8405 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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