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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MH100/U/5KLamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-459-1846 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-459-1846 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-1846. Primary manufacturer part number: MH100/U/5K.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: BD-17
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Burning Position: UNIVERSAL
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-1846, 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 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-459-1846
Primary Part NumberMH100/U/5K
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusACTIVE
Bulb DesignatorBD-17
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Burning PositionUNIVERSAL
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Light Output Rating7000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours7500.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
4820-00-956-6345 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,globe
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MH100/U/5K Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
40684 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH100/U/5K PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
40684 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-956-6345INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GLOBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-459-1846?

NSN 6240-01-459-1846 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-459-1846?

NSN 6240-01-459-1846 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MH100/U/5K (Venture Lighting Intl), 40684 (Venture Lighting Intl), MH100/U/5K (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), 40684 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-459-1846?

There is 1 known substitute for 6240-01-459-1846: 4820-00-956-6345. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MH100/U/5K?

Key specifications for MH100/U/5K: Bulb Designator: BD-17; Special Features: ENERGY EFFICIENT; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Burning Position: UNIVERSAL. 10 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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