What is Federal Supply Class 3020?

FSC 3020 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3020) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3020?

NSC 3020 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3020 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3020 in?

FSC 3020 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 30 which contains Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3020 in?

NSC 3020is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 30 which contains Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.

What is a Sprocket Wheel?

A Sprocket Wheel is a toothed wheel whose teeth or sprockets are designed to be engaged with the links of a pitch chain, track, or the like. It is usually used for transmitting power.

What is a Roller Chain?

A Roller Chain (CHAIN,ROLLER) is a flexible mechanical device consisting of one or more rows of links used for conveying or power transmission. The link side plates are flat or offset and are spaced apart by rollers, bushings and/or pins. The chain mates with a sprocket with an articulating action. The non-rotating bushing type chain is limited to that designated by the American National Standards Institute as "roller chain". Excludes CHAIN, BLOCK.

A Gear Rack is a bar-like item with gear teeth on one face for engaging with a spur, bevel, or worm gear, or the like. It is specifically designed for straight line motion.

What is a Bevel Gear?

A Bevel Gear (GEAR,BEVEL) is a gear in the form of a frustum of a cone, with straight, skewed, or curved teeth, cut on the external face. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, BEVEL.

What is a Helical Gear?

A Helical Gear (GEAR,HELICAL) is a gear, cylindrical in form, with teeth on the outer surface at an angle to the axis of the gear. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, HELICAL:

A Spur Gear (GEAR,SPUR) is a gear, cylindrical in form, with straight teeth on the outer surface parallel to the axis of the gear. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, SPUR. For bulk material, see ROD, PINION.

What is a Worm Wheel Gear?

A Worm Wheel Gear (GEAR,WORM WHEEL) is a gear, cylindrical in form, with spiral teeth designed to mesh with the thread forms of a GEAR (1), WORM. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, WORM WHEEL.

What is a Groove Pulley?

A Groove Pulley (PULLEY,GROOVE) is a pulley with one or more grooved faces or rims of the same diameter. For pulleys encased in a shell or frame, see BLOCK, TACKLE.For items specifically designed for aviation, see PULLEY(1), GROOVE, AVIATION.

What is a Gear Cluster?

A Gear Cluster is a cylindrical item having a full 360 degree (6.282 radians) complement of teeth on two or more surfaces. It may be a one-piece casting or composed of two or more separate items firmly held together by welding, rivets, pins, or the like, to form a single unit. It is designed to mount on a shaft. For items consisting of a shaft with an integral complement(s) or gear teeth, see GEARSHAFT (as modified). Excludes GEAR SUBASSEMBLY, SPEED DECREASER.

Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain - Norway (NO)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3020

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3020

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 30 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 30 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment

Items Managed by Norway (NO) - NCB is 25

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NSN Format for Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain
Codified by Norway

30	20	25	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3020 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 30, which is dedicated to Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 3020 specifically focuses on Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain. These components play a crucial role in the mechanical power transmission process, enabling the transfer of power from one component to another within a system.

Gears are rotating mechanical devices with teeth that mesh with other gears to transmit power and motion. They are commonly used in various applications, such as automobiles, machinery, and industrial equipment.

Pulleys are wheel-like devices with a grooved rim designed to support and guide belts or ropes. They are used to transmit power and change the direction of force in systems like conveyor belts, elevators, and engines.

Sprockets are toothed wheels that engage with a chain or belt to transmit power and motion. They are commonly found in bicycles, motorcycles, and industrial machinery.

Transmission chains are flexible, linked chains that transmit power between two or more sprockets. They are commonly used in motorcycles, bicycles, and industrial machinery.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 3020 encompasses gears, pulleys, sprockets, and transmission chains, which are essential components in mechanical power transmission systems.

FSC 3020 Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain - Norway (NO)

Includes Power Transmission Chain; Matched Gear Sets.

Excludes Reduction Gears (FSC 3010).

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3020

What is Federal Supply Class 3020?: FSC 3020 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3020) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3020?: NSC 3020 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3020 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3020 in?: FSC 3020 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 30 which contains Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3020 in?: NSC 3020 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 30 which contains Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3020

What is a Sprocket Wheel? 34 Items: A Sprocket Wheel is a toothed wheel whose teeth or sprockets are designed to be engaged with the links of a pitch chain, track, or the like. It is usually used for transmitting power.
What is a Roller Chain? 31 Items: A Roller Chain (CHAIN,ROLLER) is a flexible mechanical device consisting of one or more rows of links used for conveying or power transmission. The link side plates are flat or offset and are spaced apart by rollers, bushings and/or pins. The chain mates with a sprocket with an articulating action. The non-rotating bushing type chain is limited to that designated by the American National Standards Institute as "roller chain". Excludes CHAIN, BLOCK.
What is a Gear Rack? 10 Items: A Gear Rack is a bar-like item with gear teeth on one face for engaging with a spur, bevel, or worm gear, or the like. It is specifically designed for straight line motion.
What is a Bevel Gear? 33 Items: A Bevel Gear (GEAR,BEVEL) is a gear in the form of a frustum of a cone, with straight, skewed, or curved teeth, cut on the external face. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, BEVEL.
What is a Helical Gear? 44 Items: A Helical Gear (GEAR,HELICAL) is a gear, cylindrical in form, with teeth on the outer surface at an angle to the axis of the gear. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, HELICAL:
What is a Spur Gear? 164 Items: A Spur Gear (GEAR,SPUR) is a gear, cylindrical in form, with straight teeth on the outer surface parallel to the axis of the gear. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, SPUR. For bulk material, see ROD, PINION.
What is a Worm Wheel Gear? 11 Items: A Worm Wheel Gear (GEAR,WORM WHEEL) is a gear, cylindrical in form, with spiral teeth designed to mesh with the thread forms of a GEAR (1), WORM. See also GEAR, ANTIBACKLASH, WORM WHEEL.
What is a Groove Pulley? 31 Items: A Groove Pulley (PULLEY,GROOVE) is a pulley with one or more grooved faces or rims of the same diameter. For pulleys encased in a shell or frame, see BLOCK, TACKLE.For items specifically designed for aviation, see PULLEY(1), GROOVE, AVIATION.
What is a Gear Cluster? 16 Items: A Gear Cluster is a cylindrical item having a full 360 degree (6.282 radians) complement of teeth on two or more surfaces. It may be a one-piece casting or composed of two or more separate items firmly held together by welding, rivets, pins, or the like, to form a single unit. It is designed to mount on a shaft. For items consisting of a shaft with an integral complement(s) or gear teeth, see GEARSHAFT (as modified). Excludes GEAR SUBASSEMBLY, SPEED DECREASER.