Eaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center · Electronic Components
40-198
Contact, Electrical
Part Number40-198
ManufacturerEaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5999-00-316-3138 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCONTACT,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5999 — Miscellaneous Electrical Components
Current Rating In Amps99.0
Overall Length2.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR SHAPE
MaterialCOPPER BODY
Surface TreatmentSILVER BODY AND CONTACT
Precious Material And LocationBODY AND CONTACT SURFACES SILVER
Precious Material And Weight0.005 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
Precious MaterialSILVER
Terminal Type And Quantity1 WIRE LEAD W/LUG END OPPOSITE CONTACT
Mounting MethodSPRING TENSION
Overall Height0.406 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part NumbersB40-198, 231501PC4, 2892ITEM17, 3121ITEM17, 3286ITEM37, B70-95ITEM32
Cancelled NSN5999-00-556-4580 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
ProducttraceabilityNo
RohscompliantTBA
IscanonicalY
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantTBA
UseccnUnknown
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 40-198 available?
We can source 40-198 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 40-198 by Eaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 40-198 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 40-198?
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 40-198?
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.