Simpson Electric Company, Inc. · Electronic Components
16040
Ammeter — Test Instruments
Part Number16040
ManufacturerSimpson Electric Company, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6625-00-115-6421 (NSN)
Federal Item NameAMMETER
Federal Supply Class6625 — Test Instruments
Installation DesignPANEL
Center To Center Distance Between2.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Scale Division Quantity50 SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Meter Body Diameter Behind Mountin2.690 INCHES NOMINAL
Circuit Current For Which DesignedDC
Overall Width3.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Movement TypeMOVING COIL, PERMANENT MAGNET
Panel For Which DesignedMAGNETIC
Meter Depth Behind Mounting Flange1.230 INCHES NOMINAL
Sensitivity Rating75.0 MILLIVOLTS
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 THREADED STUD(S)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 16040 available?
We can source 16040 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 16040 by Simpson Electric Company, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 16040 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 16040?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 16040?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.