Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment - Brazil (BR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3040

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3040

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

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

Items Managed by Brazil (BR) - NCB is 19

NATO Supply Class 3040 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 30, which is dedicated to Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment. Specifically, Class 3040 focuses on Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment.

Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment refers to a wide range of components and devices used in mechanical power transmission systems. These components are responsible for transmitting power from a power source to various machinery and equipment.

Examples of items that fall under NATO Supply Class 3040 include:

1. Gears: These are toothed wheels that mesh with each other to transmit power and motion between rotating shafts.

2. Pulleys: Pulleys are used to change the direction or speed of a rotating shaft by means of a belt or chain.

3. Sprockets: Similar to pulleys, sprockets are toothed wheels that engage with a chain or a toothed belt to transmit power.

4. Clutches: Clutches are used to engage or disengage power transmission between two rotating shafts.

5. Couplings: Couplings are used to connect two shafts together, allowing for the transmission of power and motion.

6. Bearings: Bearings are used to support and reduce friction between moving parts in a power transmission system.

7. Shafts: Shafts are the rotating elements that transmit power from the power source to the driven machinery.

8. Housings and Casings: These are protective enclosures that house and protect the various components of a power transmission system.

NATO Supply Class 3040 encompasses a wide range of miscellaneous power transmission equipment, ensuring that all necessary components for efficient power transmission are included.