What is Federal Supply Class 5940?

FSC 5940 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5940) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5940?

NSC 5940 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5940 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5940 in?

FSC 5940 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5940 in?

NSC 5940is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

What is a Conductor Splice?

A Conductor Splice (SPLICE,CONDUCTOR) is an item designed to expedite or simplify the connection of two or more electrical conductors without bringing them to a fixed point such as a binding post or terminal. It may have a separate tubular shaped piece of nonmetallic, flexible material designed to be slipped over the crimped first piece to seal the conductor joint through heat sealing.

What is a Terminal Board?

A Terminal Board is an item consisting of insulating material, which is specifically designed to have fastened thereon, or on which are fastened terminal(s), such as screws, solder lugs, solder studs, solderless connectors, clips, and the like. It is usually used for junctions or terminations of wire or cable assemblies. It does not include items as defined above with parts, such as resistors and capacitors mounted thereon. Do not use if a more specific name exists, such as FUSEHOLDER; HOLDER, RESISTOR; FANNING STRIP; CONTACT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL; JACK ASSEMBLY, TIP; CHAMBER, CABLE TERMINAL; PANEL (2) (as modified); CONNECTOR (as modified). Excludes TERMINAL, STUD; TERMINAL, FEEDTHRU, INSULATED; POST, BINDING, ELECTRICAL; and CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. For items having printed electrical conductor paths, see PRINTED WIRING BOARD.

What is a Terminal Box?

A Terminal Box is an enclosure which includes, mounts and protects one or more terminals and/or terminal boards. It is designed for and may include a cover and such accessories as mounting hardware, brackets, locks, and conduit fittings. For boxes which include combinations of different electrical devices such as terminals and/or terminal boards, fuseholders, switches, jacks, circuit breakers, connectors and the like, see DISTRIBUTION BOX. For boxes which are designed to mount, but which do not include terminals and/or terminal boards, see JUNCTION BOX. Excludes TERMINAL BOARD ASSEMBLY. See also CHAMBER, CABLE TERMINAL; and INTERCONNECTING CABINET.

What is a Lug Terminal?

A Lug Terminal (TERMINAL,LUG) is a terminal designed to be affixed, usually at one end, to a post, stud, chassis, or the like for mounting. It has provisions for attachment of wire(s) or similar electrical conductor(s) in order to establish an electrical connection and could require the use of tool(s) for attachment of wire. For post like terminals, see TERMINAL STUD. Excludes CLIP, ELECTRICAL; TERMINAL, QUICK DISCONNECT and TERMINAL FEEDTHRU.

What is a Stud Terminal?

A Stud Terminal (TERMINAL,STUD) is a terminal, generally postlike, having an axial portion of its body designed for projecting through or into a panel, or the like, for mounting. Requires the use of tool(s) for attachment of wire. The conductor connection may be insulated from the mounting. Excludes TERMINAL, FEEDTHRU. See also TERMINAL, QUICK DISCONNECT and TERMINAL SET, QUICK DISCONNECT.

What is a Sectional Terminal Junction Block?

A Sectional Terminal Junction Block (TERMINAL JUNCTION BLOCK,SECTIONAL) is an electrical item with multiple socket contacts which may or may not be interconnected by bussing, to form one or more circuits. Item may be of feedback, feedthrough and/or terminating design and may afford a convenient method of interconnection. It may or may not include a sealing grommet. Sectional blocks are normally retained in a track or channel mounting. Excludes CHAMBER, CABLE TERMINAL; CONTACT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL; INSERT, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR; JUNTION BOX ; TERMINAL BOARD; and TERMINAL BOX.

What is a Feedthru Terminal?

A Feedthru Terminal (TERMINAL,FEEDTHRU) is a terminal designed to be mounted on a chassis or other partition, and having through connected wire mounting facilities. It may or may not be insulated. It is fabricated into a single item whose parts are not separable. For items whose parts are separable, see INSULATOR, FEEDTHRU.

What is a Quick Disconnect Terminal?

A Quick Disconnect Terminal (TERMINAL,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a terminal which is a component of a TERMINAL SET, QUICK DISCONNECT or a SPLICE SET, QUICK DISCONNECT, and incorporates a means permitting its rapid engagement and disengagement, without the use of tools, to a mating part(s). It is designed either for attachment to a stud, post, chassis, or the like, or for permanent attachment to an electrical wire or cable. For items with cylindrical mating ends, see FERRULE, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR.

Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips - New Zealand (NZ)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5940

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5940

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Items Managed by New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

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NSN Format for Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips
Codified by New Zealand

59	40	98	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5940 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

NATO Supply Class 5940 specifically focuses on Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. These components are essential for electrical and electronic systems as they provide a secure and reliable connection between wires, cables, and other electrical conductors.

Lugs are typically metal connectors that are attached to the end of a wire or cable. They are designed to be easily connected to other components, such as terminals or terminal strips, to establish an electrical connection. Lugs come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different wire gauges and connection requirements.

Terminals are similar to lugs but are usually designed to be mounted on a surface or a panel. They provide a point of connection for wires or cables and are commonly used in electrical distribution systems, control panels, and other applications where multiple connections need to be made.

Terminal strips, also known as terminal blocks or connector strips, are devices that provide a convenient way to connect multiple wires or cables together. They typically consist of a plastic or metal base with multiple screw terminals or spring-loaded clamps. Terminal strips are commonly used in electrical panels, control cabinets, and industrial equipment to organize and secure electrical connections.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 5940 encompasses lugs, terminals, and terminal strips, which are crucial components in electrical and electronic systems. These components ensure reliable and secure connections, making them essential for various applications in the field of electrical and electronic equipment components.

FSC 5940 Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips - New Zealand (NZ)

Includes Binding Posts; Battery Clips; Stud Terminals; Test Clips.

Excludes Caps, Electrical; Clips, Electrical; and Contacts, Electrical.

Note-Mounting hardware, included in classes of this group, includes such specially designed items as brackets, holders, retainers, etc. Excluded from classes in this group are such hardware items as screws (Class 5305), bolts (Class 5306), studs (Class 5307), washers (Class 5310), rivets (Class 5320), and other common items indexed to specific classes, other than in Group 59. The FSC indexes and structure will govern the classification of items used on or with mounting hardware cited above.

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