MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MS16229-20
Insulator, Strain
Part NumberMS16229-20
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5970-00-661-0160 (NSN)
Federal Item NameINSULATOR,STRAIN
Federal Supply Class5970 — Electrical Insulators
Outside Diameter3.062 INCHES NOMINAL
Wire Hole Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Wire Hole Width0.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Shank Outside Diameter1.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Conductor Separation Distance25.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorMETALLIC, CAPS
Identification Code ColorBROWN
Shank Length20.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length27.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN5970-00-284-9171 (cancelled)
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 MS16229-20 available?
We can source MS16229-20 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 MS16229-20 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MS16229-20 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 MS16229-20?
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 MS16229-20?
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.