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CYTOSPIN 4Cytocentrifuge

Thermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology · NSN 6640-01-571-8979 · FSC 6640 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6640-01-571-8979 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6640-01-571-8979. Primary manufacturer part number: CYTOSPIN 4.
Features
  • Cytocentrifuge — FSC 6640
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Thermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cytocentrifuge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-571-8979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Thermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology. This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN6640-01-571-8979
Primary Part NumberCYTOSPIN 4
Item NameCytocentrifuge
FSC / FSG6640 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5930-00-020-003510815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch
Custom Metering Company Inc
5136-00-189-7819 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
4510-00-372-0774 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plunger,faucet
4820-00-406-1692 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
1560-00-772-327110815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket Assembly,co
Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company, Llc Div Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company
4320-00-959-885010815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,wing
Rps-Fl, Inc. Dba Rps Inc
5315-01-716-082110815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,cotter
Hope Haven Incorporated
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A78300002 Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA)
CYTOSPIN 4 PRIMARY Thermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology (USA)
10815 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6640NCM093175 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-020-0035INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH
10815
5136-00-189-7819INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
4510-00-372-0774INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUNGER,FAUCET
4820-00-406-1692INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
1560-00-772-3271INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET ASSEMBLY,CO
10815
4320-00-959-8850INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,WING
10815
5315-01-716-0821INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,COTTER
10815

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6640-01-571-8979?

NSN 6640-01-571-8979 is a Cytocentrifuge, manufactured by Thermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology, classified under FSC 6640 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6640-01-571-8979?

NSN 6640-01-571-8979 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: A78300002 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), CYTOSPIN 4 (Thermo Shandon Inc Dba Shandon Inc Div Anatomical Pathology), 10815 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6640NCM093175 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6640-01-571-8979?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6640-01-571-8979: 5930-00-020-0035, 5136-00-189-7819, 4510-00-372-0774 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of CYTOSPIN 4?

Key specifications for CYTOSPIN 4: Overall Width: 16.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, SINGLE PHASE, 150 VA MAX; PROCESSES 12 SPECIMENS AT ONE TIME; LID RELEASE MECHANISM PREMITS ONE-HANDED OPENING AND CLOSING; AUTOCLAVABLE SEALED HEAD; DISPOSABLE SAMPLE CHAMBERS W/ CAPS; SPEED WINDOW DISPLAYS PROGRAMMED SPINNING SPEEDS FROM 200 TO 2000 RPM; TIME WINDOW DISPLAYS PROGRAMMED AND REMAINING RUN TIME FROM 1 TO 99 MIN; AUDIBLE SAFETY ALARM INDICATES IF UNIT OUT OF BALANCE, OUTSIDE SPEED TOLERANCE, OR LID NOT LOCKED PROPERLY; INCLUDES: SEALED HEAD/ROTOR, MARKING PEN, OPERATOR MANUAL, SERVICE RECORD BOOK, AND STANDARD WORKFLOW DIAGRAM VAC; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CYTOCENTRIFUGE CYTOSPIN 4; Overall Length: 24.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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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