The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0308, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Electric Company Dba Ge. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-162-0308 |
| Primary Part Number | MVR400/C/VBD |
| Item Name | Lamp,metal Halide |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Company Dba Ge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | COLORLESS |
| Burning Position | BASE DOWN AND VERTICAL |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Wattage Rating | 400.000 WATTS |
| Bulb Designator | BT-37/E-37 |
| Bulb Style | BT (BULGED TUBULAR) |
| Light Intensity Distribution Feature | PHOSPHOR COATED |
| Base Style | MOGUL SCREW |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSLUCENT |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 20000.0 |
| Light Output Rating | 31000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL AND 40000.000 LUMENS MAXIMUM SINGLE RATING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MS400/C/BD | Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
| MVR400/C/VBD PRIMARY | General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA) |
| M59PK-R400/VBD | General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA) |
| A-A-1759 | Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA) |
| MS400/C/BD PRIMARY | Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
| M59PK-R400/VBD PRIMARY | American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA) |
| 98251 | Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
| 98251 PRIMARY | Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
NSN 6240-01-162-0308 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by General Electric Company Dba Ge, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6240-01-162-0308 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MS400/C/BD (Venture Lighting Intl), MVR400/C/VBD (General Electric Company Dba Ge), M59PK-R400/VBD (General Electric Company Dba Ge), A-A-1759 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MS400/C/BD (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl) and 3 more.
There are 5 known substitutes for 6240-01-162-0308: 6240-01-152-2662, 6240-01-158-6601, 6240-01-160-1070 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MVR400/C/VBD: Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS; Burning Position: BASE DOWN AND VERTICAL; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.