Part Details | RAILWAY AXLE
2240-00-240-5584 A solid or bored cylindrical steel shaft to which a pair of railway wheels is applied. Such axles are used under heavy railway rolling equipment. This item does not include axles used under inspection cars, section cars, gang cars, push cars and trailers, or similar equipment.
Alternate Parts: 6730235P1, 6730235P1, 2240-00-240-5584, 00-240-5584, 2240002405584, 002405584
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-240-5584 | 03534 ( AXLE, RAILWAY ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 2240-00-240-5584
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 6730235P1 | 24446 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| 6730235P1 | 80971 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYDBA GE |
Technical Data | NSN 2240-00-240-5584
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| USAGE DESIGN | HB ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| TRACK GAGE | 56.500 INCHES |
| AXLE MATERIAL | STEEL |
| AXLE CONSTRUCTION | Q ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| AXLE OVERALL LENGTH | 7.354 FEET NOMINAL |
| JOURNAL SURFACE CONDITION | FINISHED |
| JOURNAL DIAMETER | 5.378 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.379 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| JOURNAL LENGTH | 5.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
| JOURNAL LOCATION IN RELATION TO WHEEL SEAT | YL ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| BEARING TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNED | FRICTION |
| WHEEL SEAT DIAMETER | 5.999 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| WHEEL SEAT LENGTH | 8.062 INCHES NOMINAL |
| BODY DESIGN BETWEEN WHEEL SEATS | CYLINDRICAL |
| WHEEL SEAT COLLAR | NOT INCLUDED |
| MACHINED SURFACE FOR DRIVING GEAR | NOT INCLUDED |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | ONE 5/16 IN. DEEP KEYWAY IN EACH END,4 IN. LG,EA END UNDERCUT FOR CRANK,5.250 IN. TO 5.251 IN. DIA,5-7/8 IN. LG |
| REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | FINISHED TURNED AXLE |