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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MS400/HORLamp,metal Halide

General Binding Corp · NSN 6240-01-272-1797 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-272-1797 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-272-1797. Primary manufacturer part number: MS400/HOR.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Light Center Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 20000.0
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Burning Position: HORIZONTAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-272-1797, 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 Binding Corp. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-272-1797
Primary Part NumberMS400/HOR
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Binding Corp
StatusACTIVE
Light Center Length7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Wattage Rating400.000 WATTS
Average Life Rating in Hours20000.0
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Burning PositionHORIZONTAL
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Voltage Rating120.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb DesignatorBT-37
Light Output Rating40000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Light Output Rating32000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
3110-00-727-727840509 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,roller,cylindrical
Skf Usa Inc.
3455-01-044-4150716-091616 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,end
Doall Baltimore Company
6240-01-152-266218520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
4730-01-321-6414 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,pipe to Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS400/HOR Osram Sylvania Inc. (USA)
40509 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS400/HOR PRIMARY General Binding Corp (USA)
MH400/U Eiko, Ltd. Div Eiko Global, Llc (USA)
MS400/HOR PRIMARY Osram Sylvania Inc (USA)
MS400/HOR PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS400/HOR Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
40509 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MVR400/H0R General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MS400/H0R Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-727-7278INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,ROLLER,CYLINDRICAL
40509
3455-01-044-4150INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
716-091616
6240-01-152-2662INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
18520
4730-01-321-6414INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-272-1797?

NSN 6240-01-272-1797 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by General Binding Corp, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-272-1797?

NSN 6240-01-272-1797 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: MS400/HOR (Osram Sylvania Inc.), 40509 (Venture Lighting Intl), MS400/HOR (General Binding Corp), MH400/U (Eiko, Ltd. Div Eiko Global, Llc), MS400/HOR (Osram Sylvania Inc) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-272-1797?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6240-01-272-1797: 3110-00-727-7278, 3455-01-044-4150, 6240-01-152-2662 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS400/HOR?

Key specifications for MS400/HOR: Light Center Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Special Features: ENERGY SAVER; Overall Length: 11.500 INCHES NOMINAL11.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 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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