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18715Lamp,fluorescent

Technical Consumer Products, Inc. · NSN 6240-01-480-1994 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-480-1994 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-480-1994. Primary manufacturer part number: 18715.
Features
  • Lamp,fluorescent — FSC 6240
  • Wattage Rating: 15.000 WATTS
  • Starting Characteristic: MODIFIED RAPID
  • Base Style: MEDIUM SCREW
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 10000.0
  • Voltage Rating: 120.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Style: G (GLOBULAR)
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-480-1994, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Technical Consumer Products, Inc.. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-480-1994
Primary Part Number18715
Item NameLamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTechnical Consumer Products, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Wattage Rating15.000 WATTS
Starting CharacteristicMODIFIED RAPID
Base StyleMEDIUM SCREW
Average Life Rating in Hours10000.0
Voltage Rating120.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb StyleG (GLOBULAR)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Color Temp in Deg Kelvin2700.0
Bulb DesignatorG-40
Overall Diameter5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5950-00-948-9127 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5935-01-357-739318715 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Rantec Power Systems Inc. Dba Rantec Power Systems
6510-01-588-193716006 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dressing,occlusive,adhesive
Solventum Us Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
18715 PRIMARY Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-948-9127INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5935-01-357-7393INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
18715
6510-01-588-1937INTERCHANGEABLE
DRESSING,OCCLUSIVE,ADHESIVE
16006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-480-1994?

NSN 6240-01-480-1994 is a Lamp,fluorescent, manufactured by Technical Consumer Products, Inc., classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-480-1994?

NSN 6240-01-480-1994 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 18715 (Technical Consumer Products, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-480-1994?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6240-01-480-1994: 5950-00-948-9127, 5935-01-357-7393, 6510-01-588-1937. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 18715?

Key specifications for 18715: Wattage Rating: 15.000 WATTS; Starting Characteristic: MODIFIED RAPID; Base Style: MEDIUM SCREW; Special Features: INCLUDES ELECTRONIC BALLAST; CRI 84; NPF HTHD; NON DIMMABLE; LAMP IS NOT REPLACEABLE. 12 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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