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5947-G501Float and Rod,flowmeter

Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc · NSN 6680-01-490-5579 · FSC 6680 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6680-01-490-5579 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6680-01-490-5579. Primary manufacturer part number: 5947-G501.
Features
  • Float and Rod,flowmeter — FSC 6680
  • System for Which Designed: CLOSED
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY
  • Shape: ROUND
  • Overall Diameter: 0.940 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Operating Pressure Range: +0.0 TO 155.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
  • Connection Type: TUBE THROUGH CENTER
  • 2 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy construction
General Description

The Float and Rod,flowmeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 6680-01-490-5579, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6680 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN6680-01-490-5579
Primary Part Number5947-G501
Item NameFloat and Rod,flowmeter
FSC / FSG6680 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHowell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc
StatusACTIVE
System for Which DesignedCLOSED
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY
ShapeROUND
Overall Diameter0.940 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Operating Pressure Range+0.0 TO 155.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Connection TypeTUBE THROUGH CENTER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5330-00-179-0972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
5330-00-202-4451 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
5960-00-248-8498 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5330-00-285-5824 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
6680-00-358-26225947 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc
4930-00-633-78875948 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lubricating Gun,handheld
Mcneil Ohio Corp
3110-01-035-22315947 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Megator Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5947 Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc (USA)
5947-G501 PRIMARY Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-179-0972INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
5330-00-202-4451INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5960-00-248-8498INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5330-00-285-5824INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
6680-00-358-2622INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE
5947
4930-00-633-7887INTERCHANGEABLE
LUBRICATING GUN,HANDHELD
5948
3110-01-035-2231INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
5947

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6680-01-490-5579?

NSN 6680-01-490-5579 is a Float and Rod,flowmeter, manufactured by Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 6680 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6680-01-490-5579?

NSN 6680-01-490-5579 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 5947 (Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc), 5947-G501 (Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc).

What NSN replaces 6680-01-490-5579?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6680-01-490-5579: 5330-00-179-0972, 5330-00-202-4451, 5960-00-248-8498 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5947-G501?

Key specifications for 5947-G501: System for Which Designed: CLOSED; Overall Length: 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: COPPER ALLOY; Shape: ROUND. 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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