What is Federal Supply Class 5975?

FSC 5975 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5975) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electrical Hardware and Supplies.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5975?

NSC 5975 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5975 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electrical Hardware and Supplies.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5975 in?

FSC 5975 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5975 in?

NSC 5975is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

What is an Electrical Cable Protector?

An Electrical Cable Protector (PROTECTOR,ELECTRICAL CABLE) is an item designed to be interposed between a cable and its support or housing to prevent chafing caused by contraction and expansion due to changes in the ambient temperature or damage or injury from outside sources. Excludes such items as loom, cotton sleeving, rubber blankets, grade clamps and all types of conduit and INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Ground Rod?

A Ground Rod (ROD,GROUND) is an item designed to be driven into the earth for the purpose of establishing electrical contact. One end is pointed or tapered to facilitate entrance into the earth. See also ROD SECTION, GROUND.

What is a Fanning Strip?

A Fanning Strip is an item made of rigid or semirigid insulating material for spacing or separating wire(s) and/or cable(s). For items having terminals, see TERMINAL BOARD; and INSULATOR (as modified).

What is a Stuffing Tube?

A Stuffing Tube is an item specifically designed to pass an electrical cable or tube through a continuous structure with provisions for packing so as to prevent the leakage of liquids and/or gases through the opening. May include packing nut(s), adapter(s), washer(s), gasket(s), bushing(s), packing(s), cap(s), and/or plug(s).

What is a Cable Hanger?

A Cable Hanger (HANGER,CABLE) is a metallic or nonmetallic item of various shapes, designed to position, suspend, support and/or secure electrical cable(s) to utility poles, bulkheads, messenger wires or other supporting surfaces. It may be fastened to the structure by means of rod(s), bolts(s), screw(s) and the like. Excludes CLAMP (as modified); HANGER, WIRE STRAND; BRACKET PIPE; and SUPPORT, ELECTRICAL CABLE.

What is a Junction Box?

A Junction Box is an enclosure of other than cast metal designed to house, mount, and protect, but does not include wiring connections or electrical device(s) such as terminals and/or terminal boards, switches, jacks, fuseholders, connectors, circuit breakers and the like. It is designed for and may include a cover and such accessories as mounting hardware, brackets, locks, clamps, mounts and conduit fittings. Excludes CONDUIT OUTLET; and CHAMBER, CABLE TERMINAL. For boxes which include electrical device(s) such as terminals and/or terminal boards, switches, fuseholders, jacks, connectors, circuit breakers and the like, or combinations thereof, see SWITCH BOX; FUZE BOX; JACK BOX; TERMINAL BOX; CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX; and DISTRIBUTION BOX. For boxes wired to provide the interconnecting facilities for a specific major group of electronic items outside of the box, see INTERCONNECTING BOX. See also INTERCONNECTING CABINET.

What is an Electrical Cable Nipple?

An Electrical Cable Nipple (CABLE NIPPLE,ELECTRICAL) is a preformed item having high electrical resistance designed for installation on end of cable or lead in order to cover the terminal or termination. It may partially cover the terminal of the item to which the cable or lead is attached. May also provide mechanical protection. Excludes INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL.

What is an Electrical Equipment Cabinet?

An Electrical Equipment Cabinet (CABINET,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an enclosure generally fabricated of sheet material designed to accommodate (but does not include) electrical/electronic equipment so that the equipment may be operated without removal. It may include wires, cables, terminal boards, connectors, etc., required for equipment operation. For items designed to accommodate equipment mounted on panels, see RACK, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. See also CASE (2) (as modified). Excludes INTERCONNECTING BOX; INTERCONNECTING CABINET; JUNCTION BOX; and TERMINAL BOX.

What is an Electrical Equipment Rack?

An Electrical Equipment Rack (RACK,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an open or inclosed frame structure designed to accommodate (but does not include) electrical/electronic equipment mounted on standard width panels so that the equipment may be operated after installation without being removed. It must have panel mounting rails that provide a uniform pattern of mounting holes that will accommodate various combinations of standard width panels. It may include wires, cables, terminal boards, connectors, and the like, required for equipment operation. See also MOUNTING BASE, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; CABINET, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; and CASE (2) (as modified). Excludes MAIN DISTRIBUTING FRAME, TELEPHONE and INTERMEDIATE DISTRIBUTING FRAME, TELEPHONE.

What is an Interconnecting Box?

An Interconnecting Box is an inclosure which includes mounts and protects such items as switches, circuit breakers, jacks, fuseholders, connectors, terminals and/or terminal boards, resistors, capacitors, transformers, and the like. It is primarily designed to interconnect two or more electrical and/or electronic items, except primary power source(s) such as generator(s) and battery(ies). It may include a cover or door. For inclosures which connect one or more primary power source(s) to one or more electrical and/or electronic item(s), see DISTRIBUTION BOX. See also CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX; TERMINAL BOX and INTERCONNECTING CABINET.

What is a Blank Panel?

A Blank Panel (PANEL,BLANK) is a panel designed to fill a space not occupied by actual operating components, and may have instructions, component designations, or component identifications etched or printed thereon.

What is a Cable Marker Sleeve?

A Cable Marker Sleeve (SLEEVE,MARKER,CABLE) is a cylindrical item into which a wire or cable is inserted. It is inscribed for identification, to indicate connections or routing of electrical cables and the like. For unmarked items made of insulation material, see INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL. For items secured by crimping, slot and tongue, or other similar methods of fastening, see BAND, MARKER.

What is a Flexible Metal Conduit?

A Flexible Metal Conduit (CONDUIT,METAL,FLEXIBLE) is a conduit constructed of circular flexible metal tubing. It may be shielded with a woven metal wire braid covering, with a packing between the joints, and it may have a rubber and/or synthetic rubber or plastic outer protective covering. It contains no fittings. See also CONDUIT, METAL, RIGID. Excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.

What is a Rigid Metal Conduit?

A Rigid Metal Conduit (CONDUIT,METAL,RIGID) is a conduit of one-piece tubular construction, designed as thin wall type (EMT) and thick wall type. The items may be threaded and furnished with a COUPLING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT and/or thread protection. See also CONDUIT ASSEMBLY,METAL, RIGID. Excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.

What is a Radio Frequency Cable Splicing Kit?

A Radio Frequency Cable Splicing Kit (SPLICING KIT,RADIO FREQUENCY CABLE) is a collection of items used in splicing a radio frequency cable, such as yokes, plugs, cable, switches, and power transformer.

What is an Electrical Equipment Shelf?

An Electrical Equipment Shelf (SHELF,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an item relatively thin in its vertical dimension, designed to provide a horizontal working surface on the front of a CABINET, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT or a RACK, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. May include wiring, power outlets and similar accessories. May be furnished with slides to permit stowing within the cabinet or rack when not in actual use.

What is an Electrical Equipment Drawer?

An Electrical Equipment Drawer (DRAWER,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an item designed to slide in and out of a CABINET, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT or RACK, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT and used to mount and/or store electrical/electronic equipment. It does not include the electrical/electronic equipment, but may include wires, cables, terminal boards, connectors, etc.

What is an Electrical Equipment Mounting Base?

An Electrical Equipment Mounting Base (MOUNTING BASE,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is a tray or racklike item designed to provide a supporting surface to which electrical/electronic equipment may be secured when installed in aircraft, vehicles, or other types of mobile equipment. It may be equipped with shock or vibration isolation devices and/or wires, cables, terminal boards, connectors, etc. Excludes BASE, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RACK and MOUNT, RESILIENT. See also RACK, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

What is a Raceway Cover?

A Raceway Cover (COVER,RACEWAY) is an item used in conjunction with open style raceway for the protection of electrical wires and/or cables. May be attached by snap closure, stud and nut, or similar device. Generally furnished in bulk quantities.

What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Panel?

An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Panel (PANEL,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is a panel which is designed to accommodate, but does not include connectors, displays, indicators, jacks, meters, switches, and the like. It may include clinch nuts or fastening devices as part of the item. Excludes PANEL, BLANK.

What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Chassis?

An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Chassis (CHASSIS,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is a box, frame, or plate fabricated of electrically conductive material designed to mount, but which does not include, electronic components and their associated circuitry. It may have facilities for attachment to a rack or cabinet or to accommodate specially designed components. It may include a shielding function, integral wiring, and mounting hardware as part of the item. Excludes MOUNTING BASE, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

What is an Electrical Components Tie Down Strap?

An Electrical Components Tie Down Strap (STRAP,TIE DOWN,ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS) is a preformed item of flexible or semiflexible material of various cross-sectional shapes. It may be tapered to a point at one or both ends, or provided with holes, slots, detents, or other locking devices. It is designed to surround wiring harnesses and other electrical/electronic components. It may be preprinted with legendary characters, symbol(s), letter(s), numeral(s), or color coded, and may be provided with means for securing to other objects. Excludes BAND, MARKER; CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; CLAMP, LOOP; MARKER, IDENTIFICATION; and STRAP, RETAINING.

Electrical Hardware and Supplies - Norway (NO)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5975

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5975

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

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

Items Managed by Norway (NO) - NCB is 25

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NSN Format for Electrical Hardware and Supplies
Codified by Norway

59	75	25	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5975 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

NATO Supply Class 5975 specifically focuses on Electrical Hardware and Supplies. This class includes a wide range of items such as electrical connectors, terminals, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, cables, wires, and other related electrical components and accessories.

The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing electrical hardware and supplies used in military and defense applications. By using this classification system, NATO member countries can easily identify, procure, and maintain the necessary electrical components for their equipment and systems.

It is important to note that the NATO Supply Classification (NSC) system is used primarily by NATO member countries for logistical and supply chain management purposes. It helps ensure interoperability and compatibility among different military forces by providing a common language for identifying and categorizing various items.

If you are working on a document related to electrical hardware and supplies in the context of NATO Supply Class 5975, you may want to include specific details about the types of components and their applications within military and defense systems. Additionally, you can mention the importance of adhering to the NATO Supply Classification system for efficient procurement and maintenance processes.

FSC 5975 Electrical Hardware and Supplies - Norway (NO)

Includes Conduit; Raceways; Face Plates; Condulets; Outlet and Junction Boxes; Pole Line Hardware, not elsewhere classifiable.

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 5975

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5975

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