The Light,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-173-6887, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-01-173-6887 |
| Primary Part Number | 6X756 |
| Item Name | Light,extension |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Manufacturer | W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Connector Receptacle Mating Member Accommodation | CONNECTOR, PLUG, EXTERNAL, 3 CONTACTS, 1 CONTACT U-SHAPED FOR GROUND |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) |
| Features Provided | RETRACTABLE REEL AND SWITCH |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | MEDIUM SCREW |
| Lamp Protection Device | CLOSED END GUARD WITH HOOK |
| Wiring Provision Length | 600.0 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE PROVISION IN |
| Wiring Provision Method | CABLE ASSEMBLY |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Material | RUBBER SYNTHETIC HANDLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, PLUG, EXTERNAL, 3 CONTACTS, 1 CONTACT U-SHAPED FOR GROUND |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6X756 PRIMARY | W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1665K4 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co |
| 950G | 5/9 Secondary reference Cordomatic Div of Vacuum Cleaner Corp of America |
| 1649K4 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co |
NSN 6230-01-173-6887 is a Light,extension, manufactured by W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 6230-01-173-6887 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6X756 (W.w. Grainger, Inc. Div Government Sales Division).
Key specifications for 6X756: Electrical Connector Receptacle Mating Member Accommodation: CONNECTOR, PLUG, EXTERNAL, 3 CONTACTS, 1 CONTACT U-SHAPED FOR GROUND; Mounting Method: BRACKET(S); Features Provided: RETRACTABLE REEL AND SWITCH; Lamp Base Type Accommodated: MEDIUM SCREW. 12 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.