Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials - Italy (IT)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5970

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5970

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

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

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NSN Format for Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials
Codified by Italy

597015XXXXXXX
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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.

FSC 5970 Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials - Italy (IT)
FSC 5970 Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials - Italy (IT)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5970 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 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5970 in?
NSC 5970 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5970 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5970

What is a Standoff Insulator? 38 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 an Electrical Insulation Sheet? 77 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? 276 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 an Electrical Insulating Varnish? 12 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 a Feedthru Insulator? 11 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 Spreader Insulator? 11 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? 146 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? 18 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? 269 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 Bushing Insulator? 101 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 Electrical Textile Sleeving? 35 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 Insulation Tape? 113 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? 10 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? 22 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 a Special Purpose Electrical Insulation Sleeving? 59 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.

Stock Items From Supply Class 5970 Stock Items From Supply Class 5970 Page 10 of 10

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PENN-VIIB1-2POLL
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PENN-VIIB1-2POLL
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8601320/G-100
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ATUM-19/6-0
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351-9282
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(241)AA136351-9282
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85T4-1-40
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ATUM-52/13-0
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MIL-I-3190/5
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76605118N123
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2760-2471-005
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
82-00599
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2
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503-03-1666
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503-03-1666
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WIS5593-19
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781-12-40-02
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CTW 602 1,7-6,4 CELESTE
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331-0117-11L
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MDT-A 27/8 TE-1000-3219-8
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7635-081V
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7635-081V
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73186521
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MDPT170-1X
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000.7147.0
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NASTRO ISOLANTE NOMEX ALT.15MM
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NASTRO ISOLANTE NOMEX ALT.15MM
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ST74/096 REV.D
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503-03-4023
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812408
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DX40120
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C326-10207M1
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192-1633
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421-027-001
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421-027-001
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O-558088-1
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781-12-50-02
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A12160-01-20
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A12160-01-20
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4-51-5-51
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BT17975
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SOFLEXTQDI2XDE3
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SOFLEXTQDI2XDE3
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836871
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SDR1
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