Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials
Federal Supply Class (FSC: 5970
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5970
Group Description: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59
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Includes Tube, Knob, Cleat, Strain, and Standoff Insulators; Feed Thru Insulators; Bead Insulators; Varnish Cambric Tape; Friction Tape.
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.
Additional Information for Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials
NATO Supply Class 5970 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.
NATO Supply Class 5970 specifically focuses on Electrical Insulators And Insulating Materials. Electrical insulators are materials that prevent the flow of electric current, while insulating materials are substances used to isolate or protect electrical components from electrical current or other sources of energy.
In the context of NATO, this classification is used to categorize and standardize the procurement and supply of electrical insulators and insulating materials for military purposes. These materials are essential for ensuring the safety and proper functioning of electrical and electronic equipment used by NATO forces.
Examples of electrical insulators and insulating materials that fall under NATO Supply Class 5970 include:
1. Ceramic insulators: These are commonly used in high-voltage applications due to their excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties.
2. Polymer insulators: These insulators are made from synthetic materials such as silicone or rubber and are used in various electrical applications.
3. Glass insulators: Glass insulators are often used in power transmission and distribution systems due to their high mechanical strength and resistance to environmental factors.
4. Insulating tapes and films: These materials are used for electrical insulation and protection of wires, cables, and other electrical components.
5. Insulating varnishes and coatings: These substances are applied to electrical components to provide insulation and protection against moisture, chemicals, and other environmental factors.
By classifying electrical insulators and insulating materials under NATO Supply Class 5970, NATO can ensure standardized procurement processes and facilitate efficient supply chain management for these critical components in military operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5970
- What is Federal Supply Class 5970?
- FSC 5970 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5970) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5970?
- NSC 5970 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5970 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5970 in?
- FSC 5970 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 59 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5970 in?
- NSC 5970 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 59 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5970
- What is an Insulator Assembly? 331 Items
- An Insulator Assembly is two or more insulators on a common mounting or mounted on each other. Do not use for single complete feedthru insulators (double bowl type) which are termed INSULATOR, FEEDTHRU regardless of complexity.
- What is a Pin Cap Insulator? 59 Items
- A Pin Cap Insulator (INSULATOR,PIN CAP) is an insulator having an integral provision for rigidly assembling one upon the other for the purpose of extending its insulating range.
- What is a Standoff Insulator? 2658 Items
- A Standoff Insulator (INSULATOR,STANDOFF) is an insulator which is specifically designed to support a conductor or an item at a predetermined spacing from a mounting surface. It may include mounting and/or conducting hardware.
- What is a Strain Insulator? 342 Items
- A Strain Insulator (INSULATOR,STRAIN) is an insulator specifically designed to transmit to the tower, or other support, the entire pull of a conductor or guy wire.
- What is a Suspension Insulator? 43 Items
- A Suspension Insulator (INSULATOR,SUSPENSION) is an insulator having an integral provision for the nonrigid assembling of one upon the other for the purpose of extending its insulating range. It is specifically designed to suspend a conductor from a tower or other support.
- What is an Electrical Insulation Cloth? 81 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Cloth (INSULATION CLOTH,ELECTRICAL) is a fabric of natural or synthetic fibers such as cotton, silk, rayon, glass, asbestos or nylon in widths of 12 inches (304.8 millimeters) or more, and which is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between a conductor(s) and/or other objects. Excludes PLASTIC SHEET; and items which do not have definite rated electrical characteristics. See also INSULATION TAPE, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Electrical Insulation Sheet? 1878 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Sheet (INSULATION SHEET,ELECTRICAL) is a material whose thickness is small in comparison to its length and width, and which is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between a conductor(s) and/or other objects. Excludes items which do not have definite rated electrical characteristics. Excludes INSULATION CLOTH, ELECTRICAL; INSULATION TAPE, ELECTRICAL and PLASTIC SHEET. For electrical insulation sheets fabricated for a specific application, see INSULATOR (as modified).
- What is an Electrical Insulation Sleeving? 24923 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Sleeving (INSULATION SLEEVING,ELECTRICAL) is a rigid or flexible tubing having uniform inside and outside diameters in the overall length. It is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors and other objects. Includes shrinkable type tubing, items in bulk and in specific fabricated lengths (cut to size). Excludes items not having rated electrical characteristics. Also excludes BUSHING, SLEEVE; CABLE NIPPLE, ELECTRICAL; CONDUIT (as modified); INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE; INSULATION SLEEVING, THERMAL; SLEEVE, MARKER, CABLE; SLEEVING, TEXTILE, ELECTRICAL; TUBING, GLASS; and TUBING, NONMETALLIC.
- What is a Cooling Electrical Insulator? 166 Items
- A Cooling Electrical Insulator (INSULATOR,ELECTRICAL,COOLING) is an item consisting of a coil of insulating tubing for the purpose of containing a column of liquid. This liquid is used to cool an element at a high electrical potential from ground (such as the plate of an electron tube or a high wattage resistor), and the column is of such length as to provide resistance sufficient to reduce the leakage of current between the element at high potential and the low-potential cooling system to a negligible value.
- What is an Electrical Insulation Rod? 292 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Rod (INSULATION ROD,ELECTRICAL) is a solid material of natural occuring mineral mica, ceramic, or from material which has been electrically rated by government or industry standards or specifications, where the length is greater in proportion to its diameter or cross-sectional dimensions, and which is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors and/or objects. For items that do not have definite rated electrical characteristics, see NONMETALLIC ROD. For specific application, see INSULATOR (as modified).
- What is an Electrical Conductor Insulation Hose? 61 Items
- An Electrical Conductor Insulation Hose (INSULATION HOSE,ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR) is an item specifically designed to prevent any undesirable split along its axis for mounting on an exposed energized electrical conductor to provide a temporary insulating barrier between the electrical conductor and personnel in close proximity thereto.
- What is an Insulator Insulation Hood? 104 Items
- An Insulator Insulation Hood (INSULATION HOOD,INSULATOR) is an item specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors and/or other objects for mounting on an insulator and exposed energized electrical conductors to provide an insulating barrier between the items and personnel in close proximity thereto.
- What is an Electrical Insulation Blanket? 366 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Blanket (INSULATION BLANKET,ELECTRICAL) is a flexible material specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors and/or other objects for the purpose of covering exposed energized electrical items and to provide a temporary insulating barrier between the items and personnel in close proximity thereto. Excludes items of supply in rolls or bulk form.
- What is an Electrical Insulating Varnish? 308 Items
- An Electrical Insulating Varnish (INSULATING VARNISH,ELECTRICAL) is a liquid preparation which dries by evaporation and/or oxidation and is specifically compounded to provide electrical insulating characteristics. It may have other incidental values such as resistance to moisture, fungus, or the like. For items which are not specifically compounded to provide electrical insulating characteristics, use VARNISH, OIL or LACQUER. See also INSULATING COMPOUND, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Electrical Insulating Compound? 472 Items
- An Electrical Insulating Compound (INSULATING COMPOUND,ELECTRICAL) is a pre-mixed chemical composition which is specifically compounded to provide electrical insulating characteristics. The item includes such forms as liguids, paste, crystal, or solids which are designed to be melted or changed in configuration prior to usage, or when applied. For items with two or more separate chemical materials, see INSULATING COMPOUND KIT, ELECTRICAL. For items not specifically compounded to provide electrical insulating characteristics, see SEALING COMPOUND. Excludes INSULATING OIL, ELECTRICAL and INSULATING VARNISH, ELECTRICAL.
- What is a Cleat Insulator? 91 Items
- A Cleat Insulator (INSULATOR,CLEAT) is an insulator of a generally rectangular shape which is designed to be attached to a rigid structure. It consists of two separate parts. For items of a generally cylindrical shape, see INSULATOR, KNOB.
- What is a Knob Insulator? 48 Items
- A Knob Insulator (INSULATOR,KNOB) is an insulator of generally cylindrical shape which is designed to be attached to a rigid structure.
- What is a Feedthru Insulator? 638 Items
- A Feedthru Insulator (INSULATOR,FEEDTHRU) is an insulator which is specifically designed to provide for the passage of electrical conductors through such items as panels, bulkheads, walls, and the like. It consists of two or more insulators, including one or more studs fed through the items in such a way as to be used as conductors. The studs may be used for mounting. See also INSULATOR, BOWL; and TERMINAL, FEEDTHRU, INSULATED.
- What is a Pin Insulator? 93 Items
- A Pin Insulator (INSULATOR,PIN) is an insulator which is grooved for guiding purposes and which is specifically designed to be mounted on a crossarm pin or bracket pin.
- What is a Spreader Insulator? 172 Items
- A Spreader Insulator (INSULATOR,SPREADER) is an insulator which is specifically designed to separate or hold apart free swinging electrical conductors.
- What is a Washer Insulator? 7473 Items
- A Washer Insulator (INSULATOR,WASHER) is an insulator that is essentially thin and flat, with one through hole centrally located. The general shape may vary by the addition of features such as beveled edges, indented surfaces, through hole keys, and/or peripheral flats. The thickness measured between the two parallel bearing surfaces must not exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or the shortest distance between peripheral flats. The thickness measured between the two parallel bearing surfaces must not exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or the shortest distance between peripheral flats. Excludes items with more than one hole. See also INSULATOR, DISK; INSULATOR, BEAD; INSULATOR, BUSHING; and INSULATOR, PLATE
- What is a Disk Insulator? 2749 Items
- A Disk Insulator (INSULATOR,DISK) is an insulator that is essentially thin, flat, and round in shape, with or without holes. The general shape may vary by the addition of such features as beveled edges, indented surfaces, through-hole key and/or peripheral flats. It may have one or more holes off center; if there are two or more holes, one may be centrally located. Excludes MOUNTING PAD, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC COMPONENT.
- What is a Plate Insulator? 16909 Items
- A Plate Insulator (INSULATOR,PLATE) is an insulator having flat surfaces, with or without holes, whose thickness does not exceed 25 percent of its length or width, whichever is smaller, and whose shape is other than round. Excludes INSULATOR (1), SPACER; INSULATOR (1), WASHER; MOUNTING PAD, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; PLATE, ELECTRICAL SHIELD; and TERMINAL BOARD.
- What is a Bead Insulator? 377 Items
- A Bead Insulator (INSULATOR,BEAD) is an insulator specifically designed to be used as a spacer in, or in conjunction with, such items as coaxial cables, transmission lines, brush shunts, test leads, high voltage lines and the like. Has an axial hole through which the wire passes and the length of which is considerably more than 25 percent of the largest diameter perpendicular to the hole. The external shapes may be variations of cylindrical and spherical shapes.
- What is a Bowl Insulator? 334 Items
- A Bowl Insulator (INSULATOR,BOWL) is an insulator used for wire entering or feedthru purposes. May include mounting and/or conducting hardware. Includes replacement bowls for feedthru insulators. Characterized by one or more bowl or bell shaped insulator surfaces.
- What is a Bushing Insulator? 9459 Items
- A Bushing Insulator (INSULATOR,BUSHING) is an insulator designed to fit into and reduce the effective diameter of the hole(s). It may include mounting and/or conducting hardware. For flexible bushing-type insulators that are self-retaining and consist of two facing flanges separated by a neck, see GROMMET, NONMETALLIC. Also see SPACER, SLEEVE and BUSHING, SLEEVE. Excludes INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Angle Bracket Insulator? 196 Items
- An Angle Bracket Insulator (INSULATOR,ANGLE BRACKET) is an insulator formed into a dihedral angle (generally a right angle) designed to position, align or support an item(s) in relation to another.
- What is an Electrical Textile Sleeving? 1667 Items
- An Electrical Textile Sleeving (SLEEVING,TEXTILE,ELECTRICAL) is a treated or untreated flexible tubing of natural or synthetic fibers such as cotton, silk, rayon, glass, or nylon, specifically designed to inclose a wire or cable but does not have a definite rated electrical characteristic. Includes items in bulk or in definite fabricated lengths. For items having definite rated electrical characteristics, see INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Electrical Insulating Compound Kit? 186 Items
- An Electrical Insulating Compound Kit (INSULATING COMPOUND KIT,ELECTRICAL) is a collection of two or more separate chemical materials which, when mixed, forms an electrical insulating composition prior to usage, or when applied. It is usually composed of liquid, paste, crystal, or solid forms with curing agents, or the like. For pre-mixed electrical insulating items, see INSULATING COMPOUND, ELECTRICAL. For items not specifically compounded for electrical insulating, see SEALING COMPOUND. Excludes INSULATING OIL, ELECTRICAL and INSULATING VARNISH, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Electrical Insulation Tape? 2876 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Tape (TAPE,INSULATION,ELECTRICAL) is a narrow strip of woven or processed material less than twelve inches (304.8 mm) in width. It is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors and other objects. The item tends to resist any physical change, in contrast to an insulating compound in tape form which will fuse under a specified heat or pressure. It may or may not have adhesive backing. Excludes items not having definite rated electrical characteristics, such as TAPE, ADHESIVE, RUBBER; TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE; TAPE, SEMI-CONDUCTING, ELECTRICAL; and TAPE, SHIELDING, ELECTRICAL. See also INSULATION CLOTH, ELECTRICAL and INSULATING COMPOUND, ELECTRICAL.
- What is a Spacer Insulator? 1013 Items
- A Spacer Insulator (INSULATOR,SPACER) is an insulator having flat surfaces, with or without holes, whose thickness exceeds 25 percent of its length or width, whichever is smaller, and whose shape is other than round. It is used to support and/or separate electrical conductors and components. Excludes INSULATOR (1), STANDOFF; INSULATOR (1), PLATE; and INSULATOR (1), SPREADER.
- What is an Insulator Adapter? 110 Items
- An Insulator Adapter (ADAPTER,INSULATOR) is an item constructed to establish the necessary accommodations to connect two or more items, one or more being insulators, whose physical design and/or function will not normally warrant their connection.
- What is an Insulator Insert? 136 Items
- An Insulator Insert (INSERT,INSULATOR) is an item designed to fit into an electrical insulator to form an integral liner or seat for positioning or holding another item.
- What is an Electrical Cable Insulation Repair Kit? 60 Items
- An Electrical Cable Insulation Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,ELECTRICAL CABLE INSULATION) is consists of a box containing a group of items used to make an insulating bond around a cable after the cable has been spliced. Excludes items which employ heat to form a bond.
- What is a Special Purpose Electrical Insulation Sleeving? 5402 Items
- A Special Purpose Electrical Insulation Sleeving (INSULATION SLEEVING,ELECTRICAL,SPECIAL PURPOSE) is a rigid or flexible tubing having other than uniform fabricated shapes or forms. It is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors or between conductors and other objects. Includes shrinkable type items. Excludes items not having rated electrical characteristics. Also excludes BUSHING, SLEEVE; CABLE NIPPLE, ELECTRICAL; and INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Electrical Insulation Sleeving Set? 61 Items
- An Electrical Insulation Sleeving Set (INSULATION SLEEVING SET,ELECTRICAL) is a collection of two or more INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL of different characteristics such as length, diameter, and the like.
Stock Items From Supply Class 5970 Page 1of 348
- PLASTIKSPRAY70 400CM3
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- 101723-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 11608369
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 2
- 01828-00781
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 952B407-1
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: B
- BS2848TYPE6-250TX1MMNATURAL
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 975269
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: B
- HS048WEINF050B
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
- 280-301
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- FN108-29-38
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 63718
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- EPS-300 3/4 BLACK
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- HT-105C REFERENCE MIL-I-631
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: E
- 215T60662-4
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 2MM
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- 51G10TRANSPARENT
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- AERSTOP SE37 MM8
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 66N9253
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- ITCO 919
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 5
- 010100-0-8
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 503-2-08903-002
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- RP-4800NR.2-0
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 1048465
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 01PR0CVX1-5-8BK
- RNCC: 1 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 8966/49013
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- ZTZ45-SHX2-63-10-B-OL
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- UCW3701-65
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- STFE 3 THINWALL
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 35 3/4 RED
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- 5219
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- MOCAP TAPE-ZWART
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 20468
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 5L.4593.005.11
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1