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Technical Data Sheet
DSS-4 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
· MRO · MRO_GENERAL
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stranded for flexible routing, solid for conduit THHN/THWN dual-rated — check both tables
Ampacity depends on installation method
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The DSS-4 is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include color: BLACK FIRST POSITION COVER FIRST CONDUCTOR, material: PLASTIC CASE, body_style: PRINTED CIRCUIT, body_width: 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, body_height: 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, body_length: 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-823-2881, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
MRO MRO_GENERAL DSS-4
NSN: 6145-00-823-2881
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
colorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER FIRST CONDUCTOR
materialPLASTIC CASE
body_stylePRINTED CIRCUIT
body_width0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
body_height0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
body_length0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
overall_width0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
actuator_styleRECTANGULAR
actuator_width0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
conductor_formSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
inclosure_typeHERMETICALLY SEALED
overall_height0.480 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN6145-00-823-2881
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: DSS-4 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Ampacity depends on installation method — conduit ≠ free air ≠ underground. Same wire, different ratings. AWG sizing is inverse — smaller number = thicker wire (4 AWG > 12 AWG) ✓ BROKER TIP Stranded = flexible routing and vibration resistance. Solid = fixed conduit runs only. THHN/THWN = dual rated — check both dry and wet ampacity tables PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE: 12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
SURFACE TREATMENT: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
CONDUCTOR QUANTITY: 2
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR: 7 ALL CONDUCTORS
MATERIAL: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 20 ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
SURFACE TREATMENTTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
CONDUCTOR QUANTITY2
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR7 ALL CONDUCTORS
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR20 ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
MATERIALRUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 7
DSS4Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
MIL-DTL-915/8Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
M915/8-DSS-4Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
M83504/01-004Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
76B04Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
76MGB04Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is DSS-4?
DSS-4 is a DSS-4. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace DSS-4?
There are 7 known substitutes for DSS-4: DSS4, MIL-DTL-915/8, M915/8-DSS-4 and 4 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for DSS-4?
DSS-4 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-823-2881. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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