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BB-590/UBattery,storage

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 6140-01-063-3918 · FSC 6140 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6140-01-063-3918 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6140-01-063-3918. Primary manufacturer part number: BB-590/U.
Features
  • Battery,storage — FSC 6140
  • Terminal Quantity: 1
  • Material: GLASS FIBER AND PLASTIC EPOXY CASE
  • Battery Electrolyte: ALKALINE
  • Cell Quantity: 20
  • Time Capacity in Hours: 5.00
  • Ampere Hour Capacity: 1.60
  • Voltage in Volts: 24.0
Applications
  • Applications requiring Glass Fiber and Plastic Epoxy Case construction
General Description

The Battery,storage, cataloged under National Stock Number 6140-01-063-3918, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6140 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 9 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
NSN6140-01-063-3918
Primary Part NumberBB-590/U
Item NameBattery,storage
FSC / FSG6140 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Quantity1
MaterialGLASS FIBER AND PLASTIC EPOXY CASE
Battery ElectrolyteALKALINE
Cell Quantity20
Time Capacity in Hours5.00
Ampere Hour Capacity1.60
Voltage in Volts24.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 1
Battery,storage
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
BB-590/U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
117196 Aglo Developpement (FRA)
BB-590-U Mil Power Limited (GBR)
117196 Belimex, Unipessoal, Lda (PRT)
MAI-1013 Mathews Associates Inc Dba Mathews Associates Inc (USA)
BT-70409 Bren-Tronics International Solutions Sarl (FRA)
MIL/BB-590-U Mil Power Limited (GBR)
BB-590-U Mathews Associates Inc Dba Mathews Associates Inc (USA)
BB-590/U Bren-Tronics Defense Llc (USA)
7593763G1 General Electric Co Industrial Electronics Division of Electronic Atomic and Defense Systems Group (USA)
4D-3934 Systems and Electronics Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6140-01-490-4317SUCCESSOR
BATTERY,STORAGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6140-01-063-3918?

NSN 6140-01-063-3918 is a Battery,storage, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 6140 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6140-01-063-3918?

NSN 6140-01-063-3918 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: BB-590/U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), 117196 (Aglo Developpement), BB-590-U (Mil Power Limited), 117196 (Belimex, Unipessoal, Lda), MAI-1013 (Mathews Associates Inc Dba Mathews Associates Inc) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 6140-01-063-3918?

There is 1 known substitute for 6140-01-063-3918: 6140-01-490-4317. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BB-590/U?

Key specifications for BB-590/U: Terminal Quantity: 1; Material: GLASS FIBER AND PLASTIC EPOXY CASE; Battery Electrolyte: ALKALINE; Cell Quantity: 20. 11 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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