National Stock Number
5945-00-879-2173
National Stock Number (NSN) 5945-00-879-2173, or NIIN 008792173, (electromagnetic actuator) was assigned January 1, 1962 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 3 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 00720. [AN ITEM WHICH DEVELOPS MECHANICAL ENERGY AS A RESULT OF MOMENTARY OR INTERMITTENT IMPULSES IN A COIL (1) OR ELECTROMAGNET AND WHICH IS USED TO OPERATE SUCH ITEMS AS A RATCHET OR SIGNALING DEVICE. FOR ITEMS HAVING A CORE AXIALLY SET WITHIN A COIL AND IN WHICH THE COIL AND CORE MOVE WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, SEE SOLENOID, ELECTRICAL. SEE ALSO MOTOR (AS MODIFIED) AND ANNUNCIATOR.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 5945008792173 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8505908000: electromagnetic articles, and parts, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as industrial machines, other. NAICS classification category 335999: all other miscellaneous electrical equipment and component manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.