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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

7M4870Guard,lamp

Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense · NSN 6260-00-890-1278 · FSC 6260 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6260-00-890-1278 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6260-00-890-1278. Primary manufacturer part number: 7M4870.
Features
  • Guard,lamp — FSC 6260
  • Opening Location: END
  • Material: ALUMINUM
  • Mounting Method: SLOT
  • Surface Treatment: CHROMATE OR PAINT OR ZINC
  • Hook: NOT INCLUDED
  • Reflector: NOT INCLUDED
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
  • Applications requiring Aluminum construction
General Description

The Guard,lamp, cataloged under National Stock Number 6260-00-890-1278, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6260 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, 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
NSN6260-00-890-1278
Primary Part Number7M4870
Item NameGuard,lamp
FSC / FSG6260 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
StatusACTIVE
Opening LocationEND
MaterialALUMINUM
Mounting MethodSLOT
Surface TreatmentCHROMATE OR PAINT OR ZINC
HookNOT INCLUDED
ReflectorNOT INCLUDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5136-00-144-523284849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division
4820-01-196-1196 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
4820-01-196-1549 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,valve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M3432 Hobbs Corp (USA)
7M4870 PRIMARY Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
4512 Hobbs Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5136-00-144-5232INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
84849
4820-01-196-1196INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
4820-01-196-1549INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6260-00-890-1278?

NSN 6260-00-890-1278 is a Guard,lamp, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 6260 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6260-00-890-1278?

NSN 6260-00-890-1278 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M3432 (Hobbs Corp), 7M4870 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 4512 (Hobbs Corp).

What NSN replaces 6260-00-890-1278?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6260-00-890-1278: 5136-00-144-5232, 4820-01-196-1196, 4820-01-196-1549. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 7M4870?

Key specifications for 7M4870: Opening Location: END; Overall Width: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: ALUMINUM; Mounting Method: SLOT. 9 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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