The Shield,battery Post, cataloged under National Stock Number 6160-01-583-8417, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6160 (Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6160-01-583-8417 |
| Item Name | Shield,battery Post |
| FSC / FSG | 6160 / 61 — Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3238408-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6160-01-583-8417 is a Shield,battery Post, classified under FSC 6160, Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6160-01-583-8417: Overall Height: 1.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.920 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 1.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: MATERIAL:MAGNETIC SHIELDING ALLOY,FINISH:ELECTROLESS NICKLE PLATE,HEAT TREAT AFTER FORMING AS REQUIRED TO PRODUCE MAGNETIC PROPERTIES SPECIFIED PER:MIL-N-14411; BODY LENGTH: 1.600 IN. NOM. IN. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6160-01-583-8417 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.