What is Federal Supply Class 5945?

FSC 5945 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5945) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Relays and Solenoids.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5945?

NSC 5945 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5945 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Relays and Solenoids.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5945 in?

FSC 5945 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5945 in?

NSC 5945is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

What is an Electrical Solenoid?

An Electrical Solenoid (SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL) is an item consisting of one or more coils surrounding an iron core. The coil(s) and the core are moveable in relation to each other. The axial or rotary movement is a result of the magnetic flux of the coil. It is designed to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. It does not include switch contacts. See also RELAY, ELECTROMAGNETIC, and ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR.

What is a Relay Assembly?

A Relay Assembly is two or more RELAYS (as modified) having a common mounting or mounted on each other. If item contains electronic components see ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ASSEMBLY. Excludes AMPLIFIER-RELAY ASSEMBLY; RELAY ASSEMBLY GROUP; and RELAY-SWITCH.

What is a Relay Subassembly?

A Relay Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a relay, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name. Excludes CONTACT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL and CONTACT SET, RELAY.

What is an Interlock Control?

An Interlock Control (CONTROL,INTERLOCK) is a device that determines the mode of operation of an interlock system.

What is a Motor Driven Relay?

A Motor Driven Relay (RELAY,MOTOR DRIVEN) is a relay which is actuated by an electrical motor and automatically resets upon interruption of supply current to the relay. Does not include a "switch" that is motor driven.

What is a Thermal Relay?

A Thermal Relay (RELAY,THERMAL) is a relay switch which is actuated by the effect of internal heat generated by the current in its energizing circuit. For items actuated by ambient, rather than internal temperature changes, see SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC.

What is a Meter Movement Relay?

A Meter Movement Relay (RELAY,METER MOVEMENT) is a relay which operates by means of a D'Arsonval or similar meter type actuation.

What is a Rotary Relay?

A Rotary Relay (RELAY,ROTARY) is a relay whose contact arm may rotate through 360 degrees but not in one operation. Includes rotary relays which automatically reset. For an item having the dual functions of a switch and a relay assembled together on a common mounting, see RELAY-SWITCH. Excludes SWITCH, ROTARY; SWITCH, STEPPING; and SWITCH, TELEPHONE (as modified).

What is a Solenoid Assembly?

A Solenoid Assembly is two or more SOLENOID, ELECTRICAL on a common mounting or mounted on each other.

What is a Thermal Flasher?

A Thermal Flasher (FLASHER,THERMAL) is an item designed to complete, interrupt or change the connections in one or more electrical lighting circuits in accordance with a predetermined time cycle. It is actuated by the effect of heat generated by current passing through its circuit(s). Excludes CONTROL, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT, AUTOMOTIVE, and SWITCH THERMOSTATIC. See also FLASHER, SOLID STATE.

What is a Relay Armature?

A Relay Armature (ARMATURE,RELAY) is an item which is the pivoted or spring-mounted ferromagnetic portion of a relay, and which moves to break and/or make an electrical circuit in response to electromagnetic changes.

What is a Relay Contact Set?

A Relay Contact Set (CONTACT SET,RELAY) is a grouping of two or more separate relay contacts.

What is an Electronic Chopper?

An Electronic Chopper (CHOPPER,ELECTRONIC) is an electromechanical or electronic (includes solid state semiconductor items) device designed to convert an electrical signal into a modified square wave output signal. For items excited by an alternating current, the output signal is the same frequency as, and bears a definite phase relationship to, the excitation voltage. For those electronic items designed to operate on direct current only, the output frequency of the item is dependent upon the inherent properties of the item, or the internal or external circuit constants, or the applied driving coil voltage impressed on the input signal. For an electromechanical item whose coil is designed for direct current only, see VIBRATOR, INTERRUPTER and VIBRATOR, SELF-RECTIFYING.

What is a Solenoid Plunger?

A Solenoid Plunger (PLUNGER,SOLENOID) is a metallic item used as a core which reacts to the magnetic flux produced by a surrounding electrical coil(s). It travels on a longitudinal plane with reciprocating motion to perform a mechanical function. It may have facilities for attaching mechanical and/or electrical items such as linkage and/or contacts. It is a maintenance part for such items as RELAY, SOLENOID; RELAY-SOLENOID, ENGINE STARTER, ELECTRICAL; and SOLENOID, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Reed Relay?

A Reed Relay (RELAY,REED) is a relay consisting of an energizing coil and a metallic reed switch mechanism. The reeds serve as both core and contacts, which are not hinged or pivoted and which move by flexure when acted upon by a magnetic field induced by energization of the coil. It may also include a biasing magnet. The biasing magnet, either aids or opposes the movement of the reeds and the opening or closing of the contacts. For items in which actuation is dependent on the resonant frequency of the reeds see RELAY, RESONANT REED. Excludes RELAY, ELECTROMAGNETIC.

What is a Hybrid Relay?

A Hybrid Relay (RELAY,HYBRID) is a self-contained device that performs the function of opening or closing an electrical circuit in response to electrical changes in an external circuit. It consists of a combination of semiconductor and passive circuit devices, which in turn control an integral electro-magnetic relay. Excludes relays which employ diodes, rectifiers or other passive devices to achieve contact protection or coil modification. Excludes RELAY, SOLID STATE.

What is a Solid State Relay?

A Solid State Relay (RELAY,SOLID STATE) is a self-contained device that performs the function of opening or closing an electrical circuit in response to electrical changes in an external circuit. In lieu of separable contacts and their actuator(s), the switching function is accomplished by means of an arrangement of semiconductors and passive circuit devices. The device is designed to have electrical isolation between control circuit and output circuit. Excludes RELAY, HYBRID.

What is an Electromagnetic Relay?

An Electromagnetic Relay (RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC) is a relay which is actuated by the effect of a magnetic field developed by the current in its energizing coil(s). Includes solenoid and armature types. Excludes CONTACTOR, MAGNETIC; RELAY, METER MOVEMENT; RELAY, MOTOR DRIVEN; RELAY, REED; RELAY, RESONANT REED; RELAY, ROTARY; and SWITCH, STEPPING.

What is a Solid State Flasher?

A Solid State Flasher (FLASHER,SOLID STATE) is an item designed to complete, interrupt or change the connections in one or more electrical lighting circuits in accordance with a predetermined time cycle. It is actuated by means of an arrangement of semiconductors and/or passive circuit devices. Excludes CONTROL, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT, AUTOMOTIVE and SWITCH THERMOSTATIC. See also FLASHER, THERMAL.

What is an Electrical Relay Retainer?

An Electrical Relay Retainer (RETAINER,ELECTRICAL RELAY) is an item specifically designed to position and/or restrain the movement of one or more electrical relays in their normal mounting position. It may also include provisions for mounting terminal boards, connectors, and like items. Excludes CLIP, ELECTRICAL and CLAMP, LOOP.

Relays and Solenoids - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5945

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5945

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

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

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Relays and Solenoids
Codified by Canada

59	45	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5945 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 5945 focuses on Relays And Solenoids. Relays are electrical switches that use an electromagnet to control the flow of current in a circuit. They are commonly used to control high-power devices or to switch between different circuits. Solenoids, on the other hand, are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. They typically consist of a coil of wire wrapped around a metal core and are used in various applications such as valves, locks, and actuators.

In the context of NATO supply classification, Class 5945 includes a wide range of relays and solenoids that are used in military and defense equipment. These components are essential for the proper functioning of electrical and electronic systems in various military applications, including communication systems, radar systems, weapon systems, and more.

The classification system helps in standardizing the identification and procurement of these components across NATO member countries. It ensures that the right components are available for military operations and facilitates interoperability among different nations.

If you need more specific information about a particular relay or solenoid within NATO Supply Class 5945, please provide more details, and I'll be happy to assist you further.

FSC 5945 Relays and Solenoids - Canada (CA)

Includes Electromagnetic Actuators.

Excludes Contractors.

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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