What is Federal Supply Class 2530?

FSC 2530 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 2530) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 2530?

NSC 2530 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 2530 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 2530 in?

FSC 2530 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 25 which contains Vehicular Equipment Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 2530 in?

NSC 2530is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 25 which contains Vehicular Equipment Components.

What is a Single Disk Brake?

A Single Disk Brake (BRAKE,SINGLE DISK) is a brake consisting essentially of the following: a. A single piece or divided cylinder housing designed to be mounted on the torque flange of an axle. The cylinder housing has a slot or groove through which the DISK, BRAKE passes. It contains a piston(s) or push rod(s) which provides the hydraulic or mechanical force to press the LINING, FRICTION against the DISK, BRAKE. b. LINING, FRICTION. c. A DISK, BRAKE designed to be keyed or rigidly attached to a wheel or rotating shaft.

What is a Multiple Disk Brake?

A Multiple Disk Brake (BRAKE,MULTIPLE DISK) is a brake consisting essentially of the following: a. A brake anchor bracket, also called a carrier assembly, which is the basic unit of the brake. It is designed to be attached to the torque flange of the axle and is also the part upon which the other components of the brake are assembled. b. A floating hydraulically actuated annular piston, or an equivalent mechanical device, used for applying braking pressure. c. Metallic disks keyed to rotate with the wheel alternated with nonrotating disks keyed to the anchor bracket. See also BRAKE, SEGMENTED ROTOR.

What is a Shoe Type Brake?

A Shoe Type Brake (BRAKE,SHOE TYPE) is a brake consisting essentially of the following: a. A torque spider which is a disklike metal part designed to fit over and be attached to the torque flange of the axle. b. One or more brake shoes with brake lining attached. c. A hydraulic cylinder(s) or mechanical linkage to provide the force by which the brake shoe is pressed against the brake drum.

What is a Brake Slack Adjuster?

A Brake Slack Adjuster (ADJUSTER,SLACK,BRAKE) is a device used in an air or vacuum brake system of a vehicle to eliminate the looseness in the linkage when brake lining-wear occurs.

What is a Brake Chamber Diaphragm?

A Brake Chamber Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,CHAMBER,BRAKE) is an item of flexible, nonmetallic construction, designed to convert air pressure or vacuum into mechanical force when installed in a brake chamber.

What is an Air Brake Governor Assembly?

An Air Brake Governor Assembly (GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY,AIR BRAKE) is an automatic device designed to maintain pressure within a predetermined range in the reservoir tank of an air brake system.

What is a Brake Shoe Anchor Link?

A Brake Shoe Anchor Link (LINK,ANCHOR,BRAKE SHOE) is a one piece metal item, usually flat and of rectangular cross section, so designed to maintain alignment of the brake shoes.

What is a Steering Wheel?

A Steering Wheel is a spoked wheel specifically designed to be attached to the top of a steering column, by means of which the steering gear is operated.

What is an Automotive Air Brake Hose Dummy Coupling?

An Automotive Air Brake Hose Dummy Coupling (DUMMY COUPLING,AUTOMOTIVE AIR BRAKE HOSE) is a device designed to protect a disconnected air brake hose coupling from dirt or other foreign matter. It may also serve as a bracket to support a hose coupling.

What is a Dirt And Liquid Deflector?

A Dirt And Liquid Deflector (DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND LIQUID) is an item so shaped as to deflect one or more of the following: dust, dirt, grease, oil, or liquid into a desired direction or away from a particular area. Can be attached to a stationary or with a revolving part.May or may notbe a mechanical device.

What is a Brake Shoe Actuating Camshaft?

A Brake Shoe Actuating Camshaft (CAMSHAFT,ACTUATING,BRAKE SHOE) is an item with an integral shaft designed to convert rotary motion into linear motion for the purpose of energizing the shoes of a vehicular brake system.

What is a Steering Gear Arm?

A Steering Gear Arm (ARM,STEERING GEAR) is the portion of a steering mechanism that connects the sector shaft to the tie rod(s) or drag link.

What is a Tandem Axle Torque Rod?

A Tandem Axle Torque Rod (TORQUE ROD,TANDEM AXLE) is a metal device designed to insure correct spacing and alignment of truck and trailer axles.

What is a Wheel Hydraulic Brake Cylinder?

A Wheel Hydraulic Brake Cylinder (CYLINDER,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,WHEEL) is a cylinder designed to house the piston and other necessary component parts of a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, WHEEL.

What is a Wheel Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly?

A Wheel Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly (CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,WHEEL) is a device consisting of a CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, WHEEL with a piston(s) and other component parts which is mounted to the back plate of a wheel. It uses the flow and pressure of a fluid to create the linear motion required to operate the brake shoes of a hydraulic brake system.

What is an Air Brake Chamber?

An Air Brake Chamber (CHAMBER,AIR BRAKE) is a mechanical device employing a flexible dished diaphragm to convert air pressure into physical force to actuate the brake shoes of a vehicle. See also ACTUATOR, SAFETY; ACTUATOR, SPRING BRAKE; and ROTOCHAMBER.

What is a Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder?

A Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder (CYLINDER,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,MASTER) is a cylinder, usually incorporating an integral reservoir, designed to house the necessary component parts of a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER.

What is an Automotive Wheel Lock Ring?

An Automotive Wheel Lock Ring (RING,LOCK,AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL) is a one-piece metal device designed to fit a matching groove in the outer edge of a wheel or wheel rim for holding the side ring in position. It may be split.

What is an Automotive Wheel Side Ring?

An Automotive Wheel Side Ring (RING,SIDE,AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL) is a one-piece metal device designed to fit the outer circumference of a wheel or wheel rim. It is held in position by a locking ring or has self-locking features for positioning and retaining a pneumatic tire. It may also be split and/or held by bolts and studs.

What is a Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly?

A Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly (CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,MASTER) is a device consisting of a reservoir and/or CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER with other components necessary to displace fluid from a central source for actuating the slave or wheel cylinders of a hydraulic brake system.

What is a Brake Drum?

A Brake Drum is a circular shaped metal item designed to be connected to a machine or vehicle shaft or wheel and used to retard, stop or prevent motion by the application of pressure exerted by brake(s) or band(s).

What is a Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Cup?

A Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Cup (CUP,HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDER) is a circular-shaped item of molded synthetic or natural rubber designed specifically to seal fluid pressure and prevent leakage within the cylinders of a vehicular hydraulic brake system. It is a component of CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER or CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, WHEEL. Excludes CUP, COMPRESSION.

What is a Friction Lining?

A Friction Lining (LINING,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds, cut or molded to a specific size. It may be a segment or a complete lining. It is usually designed to be fastened to a shoe, disk, band, cone, or the like, but may be installed without fastening. It provides a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion. Excludes LINING MATERIAL, FRICTION.

What is a Wheel Balancing Weight?

A Wheel Balancing Weight (WEIGHT,WHEEL BALANCING) is a metal item designed to dynamically and statically balance the pneumatic tired wheels of a vehicle. The weight is usually attached to the rim by means of an integral spring steel clip.

What is a Sleeve Bushing?

A Sleeve Bushing (BUSHING,SLEEVE) is a tubular shaped unthreaded item with or without a flange at one end designed to be inserted into a hole to reduce the inside diameter of the hole and to protect the surrounding body structure from damage resulting from stress, strain, and/or vibration. The overall length must exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or the shortest distance between peripheral flats of the body. Includes items which are divided into two or more segments which includes 180 degrees (3.141 radians) or less of the bearing periphery. For items made of rubber, see BUSHING, NONMETALLIC. See also BEARING, SLEEVE; BUSHING, TAPERED; SPACER, SLEEVE; INSULATOR, BUSHING; and BUSHING, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR. Excludes BUSHING, DRILL, JIG.

What is a Brake Lining Kit?

A Brake Lining Kit is a collection of items consisting of brake linings of specific size(s) together with rivets and/or bolts for fastening the lining to the original brake shoes. Excludes brake shoe kits containing the assembled brake shoes complete with linings, and also brake lining packaged in sheets or rolls.

What is a Steering Tie Rod End?

A Steering Tie Rod End (TIE ROD END,STEERING) is a metal device designed to provide a swiveling connection between a tie rod and arm of an automotive steering mechanism.

What is a Pneumatic Tire Wheel Rim?

A Pneumatic Tire Wheel Rim (RIM,WHEEL,PNEUMATIC TIRE) is a circular metal item designed to mount on a WHEEL, PNEUMATIC TIRE to support and retain the tire. It may be of one piece or it may include a RING, LOCK, AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL; RING, SIDE, AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL; or RING, SIDE AND LOCK, AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL. For items with provisions for mounting on a separate hub capable of turning on a central axis, see WHEEL (as modified).

What is a Pneumatic Tire Wheel?

A Pneumatic Tire Wheel (WHEEL,PNEUMATIC TIRE) is a wheel with an integral or removable rim designed to mount a pneumatic tire. Includes wheels without rims but designed to accommodate pneumatic tire rims. May include tire(s). Excludes WHEEL, LANDING GEAR.

What is a Metal Tire Wheel?

A Metal Tire Wheel (WHEEL,METAL TIRE) is a wheel designed with an integral or removable metal tire. Excludes WHEEL, RAILWAY.

What is a Solid Rubber Tire Wheel?

A Solid Rubber Tire Wheel (WHEEL,SOLID RUBBER TIRE) is a wheel with an integral or removable rim having or designed to mount a solid rubber tire.

What is a Vehicular Track Shoe Set?

A Vehicular Track Shoe Set (TRACK SHOE SET,VEHICULAR) is a set of replacement shoes for a tracked vehicle with attachment parts such as bolts, nuts, washers, plates, and the like. Excludes links with integral or attached shoes.

What is a Nondriving Vehicular Axle?

A Nondriving Vehicular Axle (AXLE,VEHICULAR,NONDRIVING) is an item designed for connecting the opposite wheels and supporting the weight of a vehicle without provisions for driving the wheels. It may have pivoting wheel spindles for steering. Excludes AXLE, RAILWAY and WHEEL SET, RAILWAY.

What is a Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod?

A Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod (PUSH ROD,HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER) is an item in the form of a rod with one end designed to mate with the socket of a PISTON, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER CYLINDER, the other end designed to connect with various forms of rod connectors.

What is a Steering Drag Link?

A Steering Drag Link (DRAG LINK,STEERING) is an item designed to form a connection and to transmit linear motion, either directly or indirectly, between the steering gear arm and the steering knuckle arms of a vehicle. See also TIE ROD, STEERING.

What is a Steering Tie Rod?

A Steering Tie Rod (TIE ROD,STEERING) is an item designed to form a connection or link, either direct or indirectly between the steering knuckle arms. It is used to maintain alignment of the wheels and to facilitate steering of the vehicle. See also DRAG LINK, STEERING.

What is a Ball Socket Seat?

A Ball Socket Seat (SEAT,BALL SOCKET) is a rigid item, usually circular in shape, having a concave or bevel bearing surface on one end. It is designed to mate with and provide a wear surface for the ball of a ball stud, control rod, arm, or the like. The other end is usually flat, flanged, or offset and is usually designed to mate with a flat surface or spring. Includes metal items having a plastic ball socket insert. See also WASHER, CONCAVE.

What is a Steering Gear?

A Steering Gear is an item designed to transmit motion from the steering wheel to the steering linkage. It may include the steering wheel, steering arm and/or an integral air or hydraulic assist mechanism. It is used on power boats and motor vehicles. See also STEERER, MECHANICAL, HAND OPERATED. Excludes STEERING GEAR, ELECTROHYDRAULIC, MARINE.

What is a Hydraulic Accumulator?

A Hydraulic Accumulator (ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAULIC) is an accumulator in which liquids are stored under pressure for momentary energy in a hydraulic system. Excludes ACCUMULATOR, HYDRAULIC, SQUIB ACTUATED.

What is a Pneumatic Accumulator?

A Pneumatic Accumulator (ACCUMULATOR,PNEUMATIC) is an accumulator in which gases are stored under pressure for momentary energy in a pneumatic system.

What is a Vehicular Track Shoe?

A Vehicular Track Shoe (TRACK SHOE,VEHICULAR) is a replacement shoe for a tracked vehicle, which may include attaching parts, such as pin(s), guide(s), link(s), and the like. Excludes links with integral or attached shoes.

What is a Brake Backing Plate?

A Brake Backing Plate (PLATE,BACKING,BRAKE) is a rigid circular shaped metal item with a centrally located aperture. It has mounting holes and is specifically designed to mount and position the components of a BRAKE (as modified). It also serves to prevent dirt and other foreign matter from entering the braking mechanism. Excludes items which are used as a dust shield only.

What is a Detent Plate?

A Detent Plate is a metallic item usually flat, having toothlike projections on the periphery, specifically designed to engage a PAWL for the purpose of regulating and/or locking a brake, clutch lever, or the like, in a definite position.

What is a Vehicular Axle Aligning Rod?

A Vehicular Axle Aligning Rod (ROD,ALIGNING,VEHICULAR AXLE) is a rigid metallic item, of various cross-sectional shapes, designed to maintain proper alignment of axle assemblies with the frame, in a vehicle suspension system. It may be fixed and/or adjustable at one or both ends. It may have bearing(s) and/or bushing(s) at one or both ends and may be threaded at one or both ends to provide accommodations for a knuckle(s) link assemblies or the like.

What is a Grease Cap?

A Grease Cap (CAP,GREASE) is a cap, usually of metal, designed to retain lubricant and excludes foreign matter from bearings. It is normally used as an end closure on items designed to rotate on a shaft,such as a wheel hub, or fit into a housing at the end of a rotating shaft, or the like. Do not use if a more specific name applies. For items mounted by bolt holes, see COVER, ACCESS.

What is a Friction Lining Set?

A Friction Lining Set (LINING SET,FRICTION) is two or more friction linings grouped together for a clutch, brake, or the like. For items whose component parts do not have the same basic name, see PARTS KIT (as modified). See also BRAKE LINING KIT.

What is a Brake Shoe?

A Brake Shoe is a metal item in the shape of an arc, with or without a replaceable friction lining on the surface of the shoe arc. When actuated by a cam, lever and/or hydraulic cylinder, it exerts pressure on a drum or wheel. Also, see BRAKE, SHOE TYPE.

Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 2530

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 2530

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 25 Vehicular Equipment Components

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 25 Vehicular Equipment Components

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components
Codified by United Kingdom

25	30	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 2530 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 25, which is dedicated to Vehicular Equipment Components. Specifically, Class 2530 focuses on Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components.

This class includes various components that are essential for the proper functioning of a vehicle's braking, steering, axle, wheel, and track systems. Some examples of items that fall under this class include brake drums, brake shoes, brake pads, brake calipers, steering gears, steering columns, axles, wheels, and track components.

These components play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability, and maneuverability of vehicles. They are designed to withstand the demanding conditions and requirements of military vehicles, which often operate in challenging terrains and environments.

NATO Supply Class 2530 is important for military logistics and procurement purposes, as it helps in standardizing the classification and identification of these specific components. This classification system facilitates efficient inventory management, supply chain operations, and maintenance activities for military vehicles.

When procuring or maintaining military vehicles, it is essential to refer to NATO Supply Class 2530 to ensure the correct identification and sourcing of the necessary brake, steering, axle, wheel, and track components.

FSC 2530 Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Turrent Brakes; Clutch Brakes, Tank Turret.

Note-The term "vehicular" as delimited for group 25, is applicable to those vehicles and tractors included in groups 23 and 24, construction vehicles included in group 38, and warehouse trucks, tractors, and trailers included in group 39. It does not apply to railway vehicles (group 22), aircraft (group 15), or watercraft (group 19). An item of supply which is a "vehicular" component, within the scope delimited above, is classified in this group regardless of whether it has additional applications on vehicles outside the delimitations for this group.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 2530

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 2530

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