EL240

Electrolytic Fixed Capacitor

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EL240
Federal Supply Group
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Federal Supply Classification
5910 Capacitors
National Stock Number
5910-00-552-0537
Item Name Code
00008
Assigment Date
01/01/1963 (63 years ago)

A capacitor, whose capacitance value cannot be adjusted or varied, having a chemically formed film as the dielectric. It may be a single unit, or consist of two or more fixed units which cannot be separated.

1.375 inches nominal body diameter, w/twist tab mtg, terminal(s) on one end body style, 3.000 inches nominal body length, not established reliability indicator, electrode(s) grounded to case schematic diagram designator

Characteristics

Below are the official specifications and performance details for this part, including technical data, material composition, and compliance information.

Body Style
w/twist tab mtg, terminal(s) on one end
Reliability Indicator
not established
Body Diameter
1.375 inches nominal
Body Length
3.000 inches nominal
Schematic Diagram Designator
electrode(s) grounded to case
Section Quantity
2
Capacitance Value Per Section
40.000 microfarads 1st section and 40.000 microfarads single section
Nonderated Operating Temp
0.0 celsius minimum and 60.0 celsius maximum
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating And Type Per Section
450.0 dc 1st section and 450.0 dc single section
Terminal Type And Quantity
2 tab, solder lug

Classification Data

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Type of Item Identification
4 - Partial descriptive item identification (type 1 concept)
Source of Supply
S9E - Defense supply center columbus, columbus, oh 43218
Demilitarization
A - Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Criticality
X - The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Federal Item Identification Guide
A010B0
Precious Metals Indicator
U - Precious metal content is unknown
Pseudo Item Name Code
0000008
Hazardous Material Indicator
P - Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.
Schedule B Code
8532290040

Freight Information

Comprehensive freight classifications, shipping codes, and handling specifications for domestic and international transport compliance.

Major Organizational Entity
XX
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
061400
National Motor Freight Classification Sub-Item Number
X
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
34450
National Motor Freight Class Rating
P - 77.5
Less than Car Load Rating
P - 77.5
Water Commodity
658 - Electrical appliances, small
Type of Cargo
Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
Special Hand
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity
HZ -
National Motor Freight Description
condensers/parts noi/capacitors

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-552-0537?
The FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-552-0537 is 5910
Does the NSN 5910-00-552-0537 have a Schedule B code assigned?
Yes, the Schedule B code is 8532290040
Does NSN 5910-00-552-0537 require demilitarization?
Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Does NSN 5910-00-552-0537 contain precious materials?
Precious metal content is unknown
Does NSN 5910-00-552-0537 contain hazardous materials?
Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.
When the NSN 5910-00-552-0537 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 63 years ago, on Tue, Jan 1, 1963

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