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MS360/BD/EMLamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-459-1972 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-459-1972 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-1972. Primary manufacturer part number: MS360/BD/EM.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Burning Position: BASE UP
  • Bulb Designator: ED37
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-1972, 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. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-459-1972
Primary Part NumberMS360/BD/EM
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusACTIVE
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Burning PositionBASE UP
Bulb DesignatorED37
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Output Rating35000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours20000.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5310-00-052-6454 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,lock
5110-00-156-0065 INTERCHANGEABLE
File,hand
3455-00-250-0778FX-28 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,end
Pohl Tool Co
6625-00-503-4921 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,light,cathode Ray Tube
4710-00-944-189831559-200 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube Assembly,metal,branched
Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. Div Lewis & Saunders
4810-01-466-1928315-59 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,solenoid
Rix Industries
4310-01-526-3860 INTERCHANGEABLE
Breather
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS360/BD/EM Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS360/BD/EM PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
31559 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
31559 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-052-6454INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,LOCK
5110-00-156-0065INTERCHANGEABLE
FILE,HAND
3455-00-250-0778INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
FX-28
6625-00-503-4921INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,LIGHT,CATHODE RAY TUBE
4710-00-944-1898INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL,BRANCHED
31559-200
4810-01-466-1928INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SOLENOID
315-59
4310-01-526-3860INTERCHANGEABLE
BREATHER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-459-1972?

NSN 6240-01-459-1972 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 6240-01-459-1972?

NSN 6240-01-459-1972 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MS360/BD/EM (Venture Lighting Intl), MS360/BD/EM (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), 31559 (Venture Lighting Intl), 31559 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-459-1972?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6240-01-459-1972: 5310-00-052-6454, 5110-00-156-0065, 3455-00-250-0778 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS360/BD/EM?

Key specifications for MS360/BD/EM: Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW; Burning Position: BASE UP. 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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