Mueller Electric Company, Inc. · Electronic Components
BU-87-2
Cable Nipple, Electrical
Part NumberBU-87-2
ManufacturerMueller Electric Company, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5975-00-557-2531 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCABLE NIPPLE,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5975 — Electrical Hardware and Supplies
Style DesignatorSTRAIGHT
Base Inside Diameter0.453 INCHES NOMINAL
Accommodation Hole Inside Diameter0.156 INCHES NOMINAL
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE
ColorRED
Overall Length1.703 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialPLASTIC VINYL BODY
Cancelled NSN5975-00-727-6095 (cancelled)
For Use WithMueller BU-85 & BU-85C Series Test Clips
ProducttraceabilityNo
RohscompliantNA
Accessory TypeInsulator
Product Range-
IscanonicalY
Hazardousfalse
Insulator ColourRed
RohsphthalatescompliantNA
UseccnEAR99
SvhcNo SVHC (19-Jan-2021)
ColourRed
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 BU-87-2 available?
We can source BU-87-2 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 BU-87-2 by Mueller Electric Company, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BU-87-2 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 BU-87-2?
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 BU-87-2?
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.