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MH400/ULamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-152-2662 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-152-2662 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-152-2662. Primary manufacturer part number: MH400/U.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Bulb Designator: BT-37/E37
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Supplementary Features: POTENTIAL EXPLOSION HAZARD
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-152-2662, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 12 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-152-2662
Primary Part NumberMH400/U
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusCANCELLED
Wattage Rating400.000 WATTS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Bulb DesignatorBT-37/E37
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Supplementary FeaturesPOTENTIAL EXPLOSION HAZARD
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Light Output Rating28800.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Light Center Length7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Average Life Rating in Hours20000.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3110-00-100-053218520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
The Timken Corporation
6605-00-514-3671 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,induction Compass
6605-00-515-645918520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,induction Compass
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
6105-00-868-2938 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,alternating Current
1075-00-902-3987 INTERCHANGEABLE
Catch Pin,friction
5962-01-123-4788932883-564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,memory
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
6240-01-158-660162957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-160-1070MVR400/C/U INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-162-030898251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-163-6606M59PJ-R400/VBD INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M400/U Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group (USA)
MH400/U Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
18520 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH400/U PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
18520 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
8352K63 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
M59PJ-R400/U General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
M400/U Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
A-A-1759 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MH400/U Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
VL9079 Vl Service Lighting Corp (USA)
MVR400/U General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-0532INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
18520
6605-00-514-3671INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,INDUCTION COMPASS
6605-00-515-6459INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,INDUCTION COMPASS
18520
6105-00-868-2938INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
1075-00-902-3987INTERCHANGEABLE
CATCH PIN,FRICTION
5962-01-123-4788INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY
932883-564
6240-01-158-6601INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
62957
6240-01-160-1070INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
MVR400/C/U
6240-01-162-0308INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
98251
6240-01-163-6606INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBD
6240-01-167-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBU
6240-01-272-1797INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
40509

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-152-2662?

NSN 6240-01-152-2662 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-152-2662?

NSN 6240-01-152-2662 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: M400/U (Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group), MH400/U (Venture Lighting Intl), 18520 (Venture Lighting Intl), MH400/U (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), 18520 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-152-2662?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-01-152-2662: 3110-00-100-0532, 6605-00-514-3671, 6605-00-515-6459 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MH400/U?

Key specifications for MH400/U: Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-152-2662 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-152-2662 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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