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55242Support,shipping and Storage Con

Sharkcage Inc. · NSN 8145-01-512-0905 · FSC 8145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8145-01-512-0905 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8145-01-512-0905. Primary manufacturer part number: 55242.
Features
  • Support,shipping and Storage Con — FSC 8145
  • Material: STEEL
  • Overall Diameter: 39.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Sharkcage Inc.
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Support,shipping and Storage Con, cataloged under National Stock Number 8145-01-512-0905, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8145 (No Item Name Available) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. The primary manufacturer of record is Sharkcage Inc.. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System. This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the government interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8145-01-512-0905
Primary Part Number55242
Item NameSupport,shipping and Storage Con
FSC / FSG8145 / 81 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSharkcage Inc.
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL
Overall Diameter39.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
⇄ Verified Substitutes 5
5310-00-088-0553MS21044N5 INTERCHANGEABLE
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National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
3040-00-213-602855242 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cae Usa Inc.
5962-00-222-474255242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
1270-00-705-007155242 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5995-01-114-5703 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55242 Mobile Shelter Systems Usa, Inc. Dba Sharkcage (USA)
55242 PRIMARY Sharkcage Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-088-0553INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON
MS21044N5
3040-00-213-6028INTERCHANGEABLE
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55242
5962-00-222-4742INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
55242
1270-00-705-0071INTERCHANGEABLE
LINE,RADIO FREQUENC
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5995-01-114-5703INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8145-01-512-0905?

NSN 8145-01-512-0905 is a Support,shipping and Storage Con, manufactured by Sharkcage Inc., classified under FSC 8145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8145-01-512-0905?

NSN 8145-01-512-0905 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 55242 (Mobile Shelter Systems Usa, Inc. Dba Sharkcage), 55242 (Sharkcage Inc.).

What NSN replaces 8145-01-512-0905?

There are 5 known substitutes for 8145-01-512-0905: 5310-00-088-0553, 3040-00-213-6028, 5962-00-222-4742 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55242?

Key specifications for 55242: Overall Width: 44.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: STEEL; Overall Diameter: 39.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: TARE WEIGHT: 200LBS; CAPACITY: 1000LBS; STACKABILITY: 3 HIGH; FEATURES: FORKLIFTABLE, HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED, STACKABLE, MOVEABLE, LAND-SEA-AIR, INTERMODAL, NO TOOLS; PATENT: US 8,881,898 B2 / US 9,580.236 B2; MOBILITY: LAND / SEA / AIR I/A/W MIL-STD-1791D-1366 AND STANAG-3400; FORKLIFT: I/A/W STANAG-2828 AND 2829, AND MIL-STD-648D LBS. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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