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R-373Adhesive

Rbx Industries · NSN 8040-01-017-1517 · FSC 8040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8040-01-017-1517 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8040-01-017-1517. Primary manufacturer part number: R-373.
Features
  • Adhesive — FSC 8040
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 1 CLASS
  • Physical Form: LIQUID
  • Supplementary Features: 1 QUART CAN
  • Material: RUBBER SYNTHETIC
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 1.000 QUARTS
  • Specific Usage Design: CONTACT ADHESIVE FOR BONDING FLEXIBLE UNICELLULAR PLASTIC THERMAL INSULATION TO METAL AND TO ITSELF
  • 5 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Rubber Synthetic construction
General Description

The Adhesive, cataloged under National Stock Number 8040-01-017-1517, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8040 (No Item Name Available) of the Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Rbx Industries. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8040-01-017-1517
Primary Part NumberR-373
Item NameAdhesive
FSC / FSG8040 / 80 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRbx Industries
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE AND 1 CLASS
Physical FormLIQUID
Supplementary Features1 QUART CAN
MaterialRUBBER SYNTHETIC
Quantity Within Each Unit Package1.000 QUARTS
Specific Usage DesignCONTACT ADHESIVE FOR BONDING FLEXIBLE UNICELLULAR PLASTIC THERMAL INSULATION TO METAL AND TO ITSELF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
8040-00-145-0153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-00-265-6831 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-00-550-8835 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-00-841-9773 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-015-4187 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-017-1507 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-018-2706 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-039-4063 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-344-6443 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
8040-01-472-6705 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
R-373 Rbx Industries (USA)
520 Armstrong Products Co Div of Polymer Industries Inc (USA)
MIL-A-24179 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
ARMAFLEX 520 Armacell Llc (USA)
MIL-A-24179 TY2CL1 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
Related Parts
8040-00-145-0153INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-00-265-6831INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-00-550-8835INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-00-841-9773INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-015-4187INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-017-1507INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-018-2706INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-039-4063INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-344-6443INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-472-6705INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-546-3667INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
8040-01-563-7088INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8040-01-017-1517?

NSN 8040-01-017-1517 is a Adhesive, manufactured by Rbx Industries, classified under FSC 8040 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8040-01-017-1517?

NSN 8040-01-017-1517 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: R-373 (Rbx Industries), 520 (Armstrong Products Co Div of Polymer Industries Inc), MIL-A-24179 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), ARMAFLEX 520 (Armacell Llc), MIL-A-24179 TY2CL1 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service).

What NSN replaces 8040-01-017-1517?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8040-01-017-1517: 8040-00-145-0153, 8040-00-265-6831, 8040-00-550-8835 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of R-373?

Key specifications for R-373: Special Features: DISPERSED IN NON-HALOGENATED ORGANIC SOLVENT; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 1 CLASS; Physical Form: LIQUID; Supplementary Features: 1 QUART CAN. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8040-01-017-1517 still in active supply?

NSN 8040-01-017-1517 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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