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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

M425Lens,ophthalmic,sphere

I F Optical Company Inc Dba Chicago Optical Co · NSN 6540-00-001-0149 · FSC 6540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6540-00-001-0149 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6540-00-001-0149. Primary manufacturer part number: M425.
Features
  • Lens,ophthalmic,sphere — FSC 6540
  • Thickness: 1.6 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Diameter: 71.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM MM
  • Cubic Measure: 1.100 CUBIC FEET
  • Material: PLASTIC SINGLE VISION
  • Style Designator: ROUND
  • Supplementary Features: UNCUT
  • Departure From Cited Document: AS MODIFIED BY DIAMETER
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Single Vision construction
General Description

The Lens,ophthalmic,sphere, cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-00-001-0149, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6540 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is I F Optical Company Inc Dba Chicago Optical Co. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PR.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6540-00-001-0149
Primary Part NumberM425
Item NameLens,ophthalmic,sphere
FSC / FSG6540 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerI F Optical Company Inc Dba Chicago Optical Co
StatusACTIVE
Thickness1.6 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Diameter71.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM MM
Cubic Measure1.100 CUBIC FEET
MaterialPLASTIC SINGLE VISION
Style DesignatorROUND
Supplementary FeaturesUNCUT
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY DIAMETER
Sphere Curve Inside Diopter4.25 MINUS MAXIMUM
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 STYLE AND A CLASS
Light TransmissionUNTINTED
Base Curve Diopter7.00 PLUS NOMINAL
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleSPHERE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePR
Verified Substitutes 7
Bracket,angle
5310-00-010-2637102637 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Chrysler Realty Company Llc Dba Daimler Chrysler
4940-00-256-8864M425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Vulcanizing Mold,rubber Covered
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5977-00-284-901819-946-84 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
Kurz & Root Generator Company, Llc
3438-00-503-3285M425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mold,thermal Welding
Souriau Usa, Inc. Dba Souriau Usa Inc
5910-00-825-3214 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
6625-00-914-3621453-0008-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M425 PRIMARY I F Optical Company Inc Dba Chicago Optical Co (USA)
0001201490 PRIMARY Dispensers Optical Service Corp (USA)
LENS,M4.25SPH,2BC,71MM DIA His Vision Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-239-1000SUCCESSOR
BRACKET,ANGLE
5310-00-010-2637INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
102637
4940-00-256-8864INTERCHANGEABLE
VULCANIZING MOLD,RUBBER COVERED
M425
5977-00-284-9018INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
19-946-84
3438-00-503-3285INTERCHANGEABLE
MOLD,THERMAL WELDING
M425
5910-00-825-3214INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
6625-00-914-3621INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
453-0008-00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6540-00-001-0149?

NSN 6540-00-001-0149 is a Lens,ophthalmic,sphere, manufactured by I F Optical Company Inc Dba Chicago Optical Co, classified under FSC 6540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6540-00-001-0149?

NSN 6540-00-001-0149 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M425 (I F Optical Company Inc Dba Chicago Optical Co), 0001201490 (Dispensers Optical Service Corp), LENS,M4.25SPH,2BC,71MM DIA (His Vision Inc).

What NSN replaces 6540-00-001-0149?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6540-00-001-0149: 5340-00-239-1000, 5310-00-010-2637, 4940-00-256-8864 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M425?

Key specifications for M425: Thickness: 1.6 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Diameter: 71.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM MM; Cubic Measure: 1.100 CUBIC FEET; Material: PLASTIC SINGLE VISION. 13 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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