Electrical Hardware and Supplies - United Kingdom (UK)
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 United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99
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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.
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
- 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 5975 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5975
- What is an Electrical Cable Protector? 180 Items
- 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? 91 Items
- 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 Junction Box Assembly? 16 Items
- A Junction Box Assembly is two or more junction boxes on a common mounting or mounted on each other. Do not use for single junction boxes which are complex or unusual in construction, or for a junction box with an extension. See also TERMINAL BOX.
- What is a Flexible Metal Conduit Assembly? 121 Items
- A Flexible Metal Conduit Assembly (CONDUIT ASSEMBLY,METAL,FLEXIBLE) is a specific length of CONDUIT, METAL, FLEXIBLE with permanently attached ferrule(s), coupling nut(s), elbow(s), or the like. Excludes detachable fittings such as tee(s), wye(s), or elbow(s). Also, excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications. See also CASING (as modified).
- What is a Fanning Strip? 45 Items
- 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 Switch Terminal Cover? 26 Items
- A Switch Terminal Cover (COVER,SWITCH TERMINAL) is an item generally made of insulating material and used to protect switch terminals against damage, shorting and grounding. Excludes COVER, ELECTRICAL SWITCH; BASE, SWITCH and HOUSING, SENSITIVE SWITCH.
- What is a Cable Terminal Chamber? 21 Items
- A Cable Terminal Chamber (CHAMBER,CABLE TERMINAL) is an item specifically designed to admit, protect and seal conductor groups or cables and also affords a method of conveniently distributing, terminating and interconnecting the leads.
- What is a Stuffing Tube? 1059 Items
- 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 an Electrical Grounding Plate? 71 Items
- An Electrical Grounding Plate (PLATE,ELECTRICAL GROUNDING) is a rigid or semirigid item of electrically conductive material whose thickness is small in comparsion to its length and width. It is designed to be used for electrical grounding, particularly in junction box and power outlet applications. Excludes TERMINAL STRIP, GROUNDING; CONTACT STRIP, RADIO FREQUENCY GROUNDING; and STRIP, ELECTRICAL GROUNDING.
- What is a Cable Collar? 25 Items
- A Cable Collar (COLLAR,CABLE) is an item designed to be affixed around an electrical cable to limit the axial movement of the cable at the point where it passes through an opening. It has no facilities for retaining the cable to another object. Excludes BUSHING, STRAIN RELEIF, CABLE.
- Base,Chassis 14 Items
- What is a Cable Hanger? 160 Items
- 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 an Electrical Conductor Bushing? 110 Items
- An Electrical Conductor Bushing (BUSHING,ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR) is an item of metal and/or insulating material having a smooth interior with rounded edges to prevent damage to the insulation of the wire or cable emerging there-from, designed to fit through panel(s) or the wall of a JUNCTION BOX. It may be designed to snap into a knockout hole, or designed with an external thread and furnished with or without a locking nut. For items designed to couple conduit to JUNCTION BOX, see BOX CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL. See also BUSHING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT and BUSHING, NONMETALLIC. For items having hexagonal shoulders, see CHASE NIPPLE, CONDUIT.
- What is a Stuffing Tube Adapter? 29 Items
- A Stuffing Tube Adapter (ADAPTER,STUFFING TUBE) is a threaded or unthreaded item designed to mate with the mounting threads or mounting surfaces of a STUFFING TUBE, and to mount the STUFFING TUBE to a continuous structure (bulkhead or deck). The adapter may be recessed on the face to accommodate a gasket and/or washer.
- What is a Junction Box? 711 Items
- 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? 198 Items
- 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? 867 Items
- 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? 812 Items
- 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 Electrical Conduit Adapter? 596 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Adapter (ADAPTER,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item designed to couple or join two different types or sizes of conduits, and/or to be inserted in the opening of a conduit outlet or box to accommodate a conduit of a larger or smaller size; or it may be designed with internal thread on one end for mating with an electrical connector and an external thread on the other end for mating with a conduit coupling nut; or to establish necessary mechanical accommodations between an electrical conduit, conduit assembly and an electrical connector. Excludes REDUCING WASHER, KNOCKOUT and BOX CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL. See also ADAPTER, CABLE TO CONNECTOR; and CHASE NIPPLE, CONDUIT.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Nipple? 17 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Nipple (NIPPLE,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is a nipple made of electrical conduit.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Bushing? 79 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Bushing (BUSHING,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item of metal and/or insulating material having internal threads designed to fit over the end of electrical conduit and/or fittings to provide a smooth interior with a rounded edge to prevent damage to the insulation of the wire or cable emerging therefrom. It may be designed to fit over the end of thin wall conduit, and to be fitted with holding (staking) screws, or it may be provided with internal straight threads for attaching to thick wall electrical conduit or fittings. It may be fitted with a temporary knockout cap (bushcap), and grounding or bonding facilities. For externally threaded items, see BOX CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL; BUSHING, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR; CHASE NIPPLE, CONDUIT and BUSHING, STRAIN RELIEF, CABLE. See also FERRULE, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. Excludes plain sleeve bushings.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Elbow? 25 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Elbow (ELBOW,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item fabricated in the form of an elbow and having both ends threaded female, or with unthreaded connecting facilities on both ends, or connecting facilities on both ends, one of which is a male thread without boss or shoulder. If a locknut or bondnut is included, it shall not be considered as a thread boss or shoulder. It is primarily intended to connect conduit to conduit. It may have a removable cover to facilitate pulling wires, but does not include facilities for mounting wiring devices. For items having a removable cover to facilitate pulling wires and specifically designed for close installation in exposed outdoor locations and which may have facilities for an outside driven ground, see ENTRANCE ELBOW, ELECTRICAL. For items with one end having a male thread with a boss or shoulder, see BOX CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL. For items having a removable screw cap for pulling wires, with the cap positioned 45 degrees from the connection facilities, see ENTRANCE ELBOW, ELECTRICAL. For items fabricated in the form of an elbow having both ends threaded male, see BEND, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
- What is a Conduit Outlet? 112 Items
- A Conduit Outlet is an item designed to be used in a conduit system for the purpose of providing outlets or attachments for electrical wiring devices and/or designed to provide access and facilitate installment of wires. It may or may not include a cover(s). It does not include wiring devices. Excludes ENTRANCE ELBOW, ELECTRICAL. See also JUNCTION BOX.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Bend? 37 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Bend (BEND,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item fabricated in the form of a curved section specifically designed to mechanically join a conduit or conduit fitting to another conduit or conduit fitting. Items of this type do not have a boss or hub at either end, nor do they have facilities for mounting wiring devices or pulling electrical conductors. See also ELBOW, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT and CONDUIT OUTLET.
- What is an Electrical Wall Plate? 25 Items
- An Electrical Wall Plate (PLATE,WALL,ELECTRICAL) is an item designed to mount directly on a bracket or an electrical current carrying wiring device(s) such as switch(es) or outlet(s) (receptacle). The bracket(s) or electrical current carrying device is mounted in a JUNCTION BOX. For trade designated items designed to be attached directly on or through a bracket or electrical wiring device to a CONDUIT OUTLET, see COVER, CONDUIT OUTLET. For items designed for mounting directly on a JUNCTION BOX, see COVER, JUNCTION BOX.
- What is an Interconnecting Box? 459 Items
- 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 an Interior Cable Rack? 31 Items
- An Interior Cable Rack (RACK,CABLE,INTERIOR) is an open frame structure primarily designed to support electrical cables in buildings and shelters. Its purpose is to provide, by itself or by joining to similar structures, a path or runway for cable which may connect two or more pieces of electrical equipment. It does not include items designed to hold a single cable. See also RACK, CABLE, UNDERGROUND; and HANGER, CABLE.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Ferrule? 142 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Ferrule (FERRULE,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item usually of one piece construction, but which may be comprised of more than one piece, designed to be affixed permanently or temporarily to the end of an electrical conduit to form an end fitting. Unflanged items form a permanent end fitting which affords mechanical protection to emerging conductors. Flanged items are used with another fitting normally a conduit coupling nut, to make the conduit adaptable for connection to an electrical connector, junction box or other conduit accessory or fitting. Excludes RING, ELECTRICAL BONDING; BUSHING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT; and BUSHING, PLAIN SLEEVE. See also FERRULE-NUT COUPLING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
- What is an Electrical Box Connector? 55 Items
- An Electrical Box Connector (BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL) is an item designed to mechanically connect in a straight line or an angle electrical conduit, conduit assemblies, wire, wireway, cable, or cable assemblies to a point of termination, such as a junction box, conduit outlet, or the like. The termination end must have an external thread with a boss or shoulder and may be furnished with a locknut or bondnut; or, must have internal thread with which is furnished an externally threaded hub with a wrenching feature; or be of a snap-in type that may be installed from either inside or outside the box and secured with a captive screw. It is not intended to join conduit to conduit. For angle type items having a male thread without a boss or shoulder, see ELBOW, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. Does not include facilities to mount wiring devices. Excludes CHASE NIPPLE, CONDUIT.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Coupling? 66 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Coupling (COUPLING,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item specifically designed and constructed to mechanically connect in a straight line two sections of electrical conduit or like fabrication and of the same size. For three-piece items which may be disassembled without disturbing the rest of the conduit line, see UNION, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. See also ADAPTER, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT; POTHEAD; and SEALING FITTING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
- What is an Electrical Bonding Ring? 43 Items
- An Electrical Bonding Ring (RING,ELECTRICAL BONDING) is an item of metallic composition, usually round and flat with a center hole or slotted hole designed to accommodate an electrical cable or conduit, and which, when used in conjunction with a cable clamp or similar locking device, completes a positive bond between the cable or conduit fitting, such as connectors, adapters, and couplings, and the cable or conduit shield and/or individual conductor shield(s). See also FERRULE, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Coupling Nut? 89 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Coupling Nut (NUT,COUPLING,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item of metallic composition with internal threads and an internal seat designed to join a ferrule capped conduit to a fitting. See also BONDNUT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
- What is a Junction Box Cover? 65 Items
- A Junction Box Cover (COVER,JUNCTION BOX) is a cover containing facilities for mounting directly on a JUNCTION BOX. It may have provisions for the insertion and/or mounting of electrical devices, such as switches, connectors, additional covers, and jewels. It may include the jewel(s). For covers having facilities for mounting on brackets or on current carrying devices such as switches and receptacle connectors, see PLATE, WALL, ELECTRICAL. See also COVER, CONDUIT OUTLET.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Tee? 28 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Tee (TEE,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is a type of electrical conduit fitting fabricated in the form of the letter T having three hubs for joining electrical conduits and/or conduit fittings. For items of this type having facilities for mounting wiring devices, see CONDUIT OUTLET.
- What is a Blank Panel? 336 Items
- 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.
- Case,Electrical Equipment Cabinet 12 Items
- What is a Stuffing Tube Packing Nut? 89 Items
- A Stuffing Tube Packing Nut (PACKING NUT,STUFFING TUBE) is a threaded or unthreaded device, with an unthreaded center hole to accommodate an electrical cable or tube, designed to mate with the threads or sealing components of a stuffing tube body for the purpose of compressing packing around the electrical cable or tube. A component of a STUFFING TUBE.
- What is a Cable Marker Sleeve? 4583 Items
- 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 an Electrical Conduit Ferrule-Nut Coupling? 12 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Ferrule-Nut Coupling (FERRULE-NUT COUPLING,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item consisting of a FERRULE, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT upon which is permanently mounted a NUT, COUPLING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. It is designed to be attached to an electrical conduit and used to mechanically connect the conduit to another conduit fitting such as a box connector. Excludes BOX CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL; ADAPTER, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT; and COUPLING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
- What is a Strain Electrical Conductor Clamp? 11 Items
- A Strain Electrical Conductor Clamp (CLAMP,ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR,STRAIN) is a clamp designed to support and/or dead end a suspended conductor(s). Must have a provision for attachment to an insulator. Insulator is not included. Excludes HANGER, WIRE STRAND.
- What is a Flexible Metal Conduit? 100 Items
- 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? 142 Items
- 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 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit? 25 Items
- A Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (CONDUIT,NONMETALLIC,RIGID) is a conduit of one piece construction of asbestos and cement, bituminized fiber, or rigid plastics material. The item may have both ends processed for connection by means of a coupling. One coupling may be furnished for each length of conduit. The conduit may or may not be impregnated with coal tar pitch. Excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.
- What is an Electrical Equipment Leg? 26 Items
- An Electrical Equipment Leg (LEG,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an item which, in conjunction with one or more similar items, aids in the support of electrical equipment. See also LEG SECTION, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
- What is an Electrical Equipment Leg Section? 10 Items
- An Electrical Equipment Leg Section (LEG SECTION,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an item which in itself is not a complete functioning item. It consists of parts which, together with other similar parts, form an electrical equipment leg.
- What is a Cable Strain Relief Bushing? 35 Items
- A Cable Strain Relief Bushing (BUSHING,STRAIN RELIEF,CABLE) is an insulating item designed to prevent movement along the axis of an electric wire or cable in either direction when placed in the chassis of such items as electric fans, irons, drills, motors, radios, clocks and the like. It may be designed for use in the central column of a gun mount and the like. See also COLLAR, CABLE.
- What is an Electrical Nonmetallic Conduit Assembly? 255 Items
- An Electrical Nonmetallic Conduit Assembly (CONDUIT ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC,ELECTRICAL) is a specific length of tubing or conduit, nonmetallic, rigid or flexible, with or without electrical rating, and with permanently attached ferrule(s), coupling nut(s), or the like. It may include one or more woven wire braid cover(s). Excludes detachable fittings such as tee(s), wye(s) or elbow(s). Also excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.
- What is a Conduit Outlet Cover? 28 Items
- A Conduit Outlet Cover (COVER,CONDUIT OUTLET) is an item of any material, with or without threads, designed to mate with a CONDUIT OUTLET or a SEALING FITTING, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. It may be designed as a removable side plate cover with or without hubs. It may have provisions for draining or venting. It may be designed for the insertion and/or mounting of electrical devices, such as switches, receptacle connectors, and indicator light lenses. It may include mechanisms for the external operation of switches but does not include the wiring devices. For items designed to mount directly on a bracket or an electrical current carrying wiring device, see PLATE, WALL, ELECTRICAL. See also COVER, JUNCTION BOX.
- What is an Electrical Equipment Shelf? 115 Items
- 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 a Line Supporting Strap? 27 Items
- A Line Supporting Strap (STRAP,LINE SUPPORTING) is a flexible strap, furnished with a buckle, specificifically designed to support other items, such as cable(s), wire(s), tube(s), and the like. The buckle may be permanently assembled and may be provided with a mounting feature. The strap may be used to bridge a channel by mounting the buckle and strap separately. Excludes CLAMP, LOOP; STRAP, RETAINING; STRAP, LEATHER; and STRAP, WEBBING.
- What is an Electrical Conduit Locknut? 54 Items
- An Electrical Conduit Locknut (LOCKNUT,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) is an item having internal threads designed to fit the external threads of an electrical conduit or fitting for connecting to a junction box, panel, wireway, or other point of termination, and which, when installed, provides a method of tightening to lock the connection. The items may be either flat-sided or circular in external shape and must have a specific conduit size designation. SEE BONDNUT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT and LOCKNUT, TUBE FITTING. Excludes NU T (1), PLAIN HEXAGON.
- What is a Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit? 362 Items
- A Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (CONDUIT,NONMETALLIC,FLEXIBLE) is a conduit of one piece flexible, nonmetallic, tubular construction. The item may have an outer covering for additional mechanical protection, a woven wire braid for interference suppression, and/or wire reinforcement. For items having rated electrical characteristics, see INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL. Excludes TUBING, NONMETALLIC; and TUBING, PLASTIC, SPIRAL WRAP. Excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.
- What is an Electrical Equipment Drawer? 191 Items
- 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? 422 Items
- 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 an Electrical Tie Down Mounting Base? 59 Items
- An Electrical Tie Down Mounting Base (MOUNTING BASE,TIE DOWN,ELECTRICAL) is an item used in conjunction with STRAP, TIEDOWN, ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS to secure wire(s) or cable(s) to a supporting surface.
- What is a Raceway Cover? 69 Items
- 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.
- Raceway,Metallic 287 Items
- Raceway,Nonmetallic 94 Items
- What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Panel? 934 Items
- 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 Electric Cable Joint Box? 15 Items
- An Electric Cable Joint Box (JOINT BOX,ELECTRIC CABLE) is a special box made of cast metal, molded or shrinkable plastic which encases the electric connections of two or more electric cables, protects them against tensions and other excessive wear by means of mechanical attachment to the cable covering, and keeps moisture, gasses, and other environmental conditions away from the splicing by means of sealing it with a special casting compound or by heatshrinkage or bonding. The JOINT BOX, ELECTRIC CABLE as a rule is buried in the ground or put on a cable rack and is not reusable. Assembly accessories may be included.
- What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Chassis? 948 Items
- 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 a Raceway Elbow? 57 Items
- A Raceway Elbow (ELBOW,RACEWAY) is an angular section of RACEWAY for making turns in a run of RACEWAY.
- What is a Mounting Plate? 29 Items
- A Mounting Plate (PLATE,MOUNTING) is a metallic or nonmetallic item which is rigid, flat and generally smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to its length and width. It is designed for mounting another item and may have drilled or threaded holes or other facilities for mounting to a supporting object or surface. See SUPPORT, as modified. Do not use if a more specific name applies.
- What is a Nonmetallic Raceway Assembly? 39 Items
- A Nonmetallic Raceway Assembly (RACEWAY ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC) is a channel consisting of one or more parts with other than circular cross sections. The item forms part of bulk quantities which have been specially treated and provided with miter heads and/or mounting holes, for example. It may also be produced in one piece by special molding processes such as thermoplastic pressure die-casting. The item protects electrical wires and/or cables against mechanical damage. Excludes RACEWAY (1), NONMETALLIC.
- What is a Metallic Raceway Assembly? 129 Items
- A Metallic Raceway Assembly (RACEWAY ASSEMBLY,METALLIC) is a channel consisting of one or more parts with other than circular cross sections. The item is not supplied in bulk quantities and has a particular shape with specific dimensions conforming to a predetermined cable run (e.g., angular or U-shape). The item protects cables against damage. Excludes RACEWAY (1), METALLIC.
- What is an Electrical Equipment Foot? 27 Items
- An Electrical Equipment Foot (FOOT,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) is an item which in conjunction with an electrical equipment leg or the like, aids in the support of electrical equipment. It is a broad based metallic or nonmetallic item which serves as a stabilizer.
- What is a Guide Rail? 78 Items
- A Guide Rail (RAIL,GUIDE) is an item used for fixing/mounting TERMINAL JUNCTION BLOCK, SECTIONAL.
- What is an Electronic Equipment Mounting Tray? 414 Items
- An Electronic Equipment Mounting Tray (TRAY,MOUNTING,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is an item which facilitates the mounting of electronic/electrical equipment(s) into racks and the like, having holes and/or clamping devices enabling quick replacement of the mounted equipment. does not include the equipment for which designed. may include interconnecting facilities and resilient mountings. excludes DRAWER, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, RACK MOUNTED; DRAWER, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CABINET; CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT and PLATE, MOUNTING, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
- What is an Electrical Fitting Mounting Base? 51 Items
- An Electrical Fitting Mounting Base (BASE,MOUNTING,ELECTRICAL FITTING) is an item serving as a base for electrical pieces such as switches, ceiling roses. It is usually recessed at the base for accommodating wires.
- What is a Rigid Metal Conduit Assembly? 49 Items
- A Rigid Metal Conduit Assembly (CONDUIT ASSEMBLY,METAL,RIGID) is a straight or prebent length of a CONDUIT, METAL, RIGID complete with permanently attached fitting(s), such as flanges, wye(s) and tee(s). See also TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL and CASING (as modified). Excludes conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.
- What is an Interconnecting Cabinet? 12 Items
- An Interconnecting Cabinet is an enclosure, the principal purpose of which is to house, protect, and provide a connecting or branching point for one or more electrical circuits. It is wired to provide the interconnecting facilities for a specific group of electrical and/or electronic items outside of the interconnecting cabinet. It may contain parts such as capacitors, resistors, fuses, relays and terminal boards. In addition, it includes panel(s) on which are mounted control and instrumenation devices associated with the internal components of the cabinet. For items not including such panels. See CABINET, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. See also CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX; DISTRIBUTION BOX; INTERCONNECTING BOX; JUNCTION BOX and TERMINAL BOX.
- What is an Electrical Cable Assembly Protector? 11 Items
- An Electrical Cable Assembly Protector (PROTECTOR,ELECTRICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY) is an item specifically designed to protect an electrical cable assembly from damage by other items during assembly and/or disassembly operations of associated equipment. Excludes such items as loom, cotton sleeving, rubber blankets, all types of conduit, INSULATION SLEEVING, ELECTRICAL and PROTECTOR, ELECTRICAL CABLE.
- What is an Electrical Components Tie Down Strap? 202 Items
- 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.
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- 18294 SHEET 03 ITEM 18
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 001 282 801 ISSUE 01
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2
- 004 522 774 SHEET 003 ITEM 9
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 52PSV009507
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 25172-00201
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- HA702
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- HA706
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- NB81C499
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 912605
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- A1-16629
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 8-632-02-002
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 25NF3267
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- BS3858
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2
- 002
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2
- EM47094-37
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- NO PRIMARY REF 99-412-5669
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- DEF20A
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- PA2/4
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2