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MH1000/U/BT37Lamp,metal Halide

Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company · NSN 6240-01-470-2450 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-470-2450 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-470-2450. Primary manufacturer part number: MH1000/U/BT37.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 10000.0
  • Bulb Designator: U37
  • Voltage Rating: 263.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Light Center Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-470-2450, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 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
NSN6240-01-470-2450
Primary Part NumberMH1000/U/BT37
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhilips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours10000.0
Bulb DesignatorU37
Voltage Rating263.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Light Center Length7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Light Output Rating88000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Wattage Rating1000.000 WATTS
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6105-00-066-2266 INTERCHANGEABLE
End Bell,rear
5340-00-097-5759 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
5133-00-189-9290 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
6640-00-492-5659 INTERCHANGEABLE
Glass Wool,filtering
5998-00-629-863911391 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics
5950-00-647-9261 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5315-00-829-834711391 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,straight,headless
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
5910-00-842-473610051945 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5120-01-112-835010910 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hammer,hand
Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company
5331-01-144-881711391 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Adk Pressure Equipment Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MH1000/U/BT37 PRIMARY Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
MH1000/U/BT37 Lumenarc Inc (USA)
MVR1000/U/BT37 General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MH1000/U/BT37 Wesco Distribution, Inc. Div Milwaukee Wi (USA)
6240PL2165149 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
M1000/U/BT37 Osram Sylvania Inc. (USA)
11391 PRIMARY Generac Mobile Products, Llc (USA)
Related Parts
6105-00-066-2266INTERCHANGEABLE
END BELL,REAR
5340-00-097-5759INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
5133-00-189-9290INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
6640-00-492-5659INTERCHANGEABLE
GLASS WOOL,FILTERING
5998-00-629-8639INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
11391
5950-00-647-9261INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5315-00-829-8347INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
11391
5910-00-842-4736INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
10051945
5120-01-112-8350INTERCHANGEABLE
HAMMER,HAND
10910
5331-01-144-8817INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
11391
4820-01-356-3352INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,TEMPERATURE
11-391
6120-01-571-2950INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
11391

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-470-2450?

NSN 6240-01-470-2450 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-470-2450?

NSN 6240-01-470-2450 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MH1000/U/BT37 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), MH1000/U/BT37 (Lumenarc Inc), MVR1000/U/BT37 (General Electric Company Dba Ge), MH1000/U/BT37 (Wesco Distribution, Inc. Div Milwaukee Wi), 6240PL2165149 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-470-2450?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-01-470-2450: 6105-00-066-2266, 5340-00-097-5759, 5133-00-189-9290 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MH1000/U/BT37?

Key specifications for MH1000/U/BT37: Average Life Rating in Hours: 10000.0; Bulb Designator: U37; Special Features: MUST BE USED IN AN ENCLOSED FIXTURE ONLY; Voltage Rating: 263.000 VOLTS NOMINAL. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-470-2450 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-470-2450 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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