What is Federal Supply Class 3040?

FSC 3040 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3040) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3040?

NSC 3040 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3040 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3040 in?

FSC 3040 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 30 which contains Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3040 in?

NSC 3040is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 30 which contains Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment.

What is a Push-Pull Control Assembly?

A Push-Pull Control Assembly (CONTROL ASSEMBLY,PUSH-PULL) is a control consisting of a wire, wire rope, or a center load rail with ball bearings, within a flexible conduit. One end must have a threaded sleeve for mounting to a wall, bulkhead, or handle, or clevis. It is used to operate or control, either manually or mechanically a mechanical device. It may include such attaching devices as nut(s), washer(s), clevis, bracket(s), and/or the like. For items designed to transmit rotary motion, see SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FLEXIBLE.

What is a Shaft Collar?

A Shaft Collar (COLLAR,SHAFT) is an item designed to be mounted around a shaft to limit axial movement of the shaft and/or its assembled parts. It is secured directly to the shaft by use of a setscrew(s), pin(s), or the like, which may be a part of the item of supply. A pilot hole drilled in or through the wall(s) for drilling and pinning at application may be considered a method of securing. Solid items have a bearing surface on one or both end(s) perpendicular to the axis. For items designed to be mounted around the extended hub portion of a mounted item on a shaft or clamp around a shaft, see CLAMP, HUB. See also BEARING, SLEEVE; BUSHING, SLEEVE; SPACER, SLEEVE; and COUPLING, SHAFT, RIGID.

What is a Ball Joint?

A Ball Joint is an item in which the end of one member is partly spherical and fits into a corresponding spherical cavity in the other member, thus permitting a relative angular movement. Excludes items specifically designed for vehicular steering and torsion application.

What is an Extension Shaft?

An Extension Shaft is an item consisting of a length of rigid shafting designed to be coupled to the shaft of items such as variable capacitors, switches, hand cranks and the like. It is specifically designed to increase the length of the original shaft and may also effect a change in the shaft diameter. Includes coupling(s) or has processed end(s) to facilitate the attachment of a coupling device. May have provision for electrically insulating the extension shaft from the other shaft.

What is a Shaft Retaining Plate?

A Shaft Retaining Plate (PLATE,RETAINING,SHAFT) is a round, square, or rectangular comparatively flat item having a centrally located hole, designed to accommodate and/or support a shaft. It must have drilled and/or tapped holes for mounting purposes. Excludes RETAINER, PACKING; END BELL, ELECTRICAL ROTATING EQUIPMENT.

What is a Rigid Connecting Link?

A Rigid Connecting Link (CONNECTING LINK,RIGID) is an item of various cross-sectional shapes which may be of solid or hollow construction. It is specifically designed for attachment to a lever(s) and/or control(s) to actuate various remote mechanisms. It is one of the following: (1) A one-piece item with or without eyes and/or holes in each end which may have bushings or bearings pressed in the eyes; (2) A one-piece item with both ends processed for terminations, excluding threaded end(s); (3) A two-piece construction type item consisting of a body with both ends processed for terminations and a single end attachment; or (4) A three-piece construction type item consisting of a body and two end attachments. Excludes internal combustion engine type piston connecting rods; DRAG LINK, STEERING; LINK, ANCHOR, BRAKE SHOE; TIE ROD, STEERING; and TURNBUCKLE. For cylindrical shaped externally threaded items without end attachments, see ROD, THREADED END and STUD (as modified).

What is a Linear Actuating Cylinder?

A Linear Actuating Cylinder (CYLINDER,ACTUATING,LINEAR) is a cylinder designed to house a piston and other necessary component parts of a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, ACTUATING, LINEAR. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

What is a Remote Control Lever?

A Remote Control Lever (LEVER,REMOTE CONTROL) is a rigid item usually in the form of an arm of various shapes and cross sections, containing two or more holes so spaced that one serves as a pivot with or without hubs and must have a definite means for securing to a shaft (such as threaded hole for set-screw, keyway(s), splines, serrations or some clamping device). The other hole(s) connect(s) to CONNECTING LINK, RIGID; WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG; or CLEVIS, ROD END; to provide transmission of movement to other parts of the mechanism. See also BELL CRANK. For manually operated items see LEVER, MANUAL CONTROL.

A Pawl is a catching device of various shapes and cross sections, which permits motion in only one direction. Designed to engage the teeth or notches of a sector, quadrant, ratchet wheel, or the like. Item is so pivoted that the angle of approach to the interdental engagement causes it to rest more firmly as the reverse load is increased. Item may be spring actuated to cause engagement. Excludes CAM (as modified).

What is a Straight Shaft?

A Straight Shaft (SHAFT,STRAIGHT) is a straight shaft having two or more of the following conditions: a specified surface finish designation in the range of 1 to 125 microinches (o.o25 to 3.2 micrometers), arithmetical average (aa), machined peripheral flat(s), circular groove (s), keyway(s), splines, threads, or holes. It is not designed for use in aligning by fitting into corresponding holes of another item. It may be drilled for lubricating holes. For items having an integral gear(s) or worm(s), see GEARSHAFT (as modified). For items designed to support rotating members see AXLE(1), STRAIGHT. For items not having the above conditions see PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS. For items having machined ends which constitute steps see SHAFT(1), SHOULDERED; AXLE(1), SHOULDERED; and BOLT, FLUID PASSAGE.

What is a Shouldered Shaft?

A Shouldered Shaft (SHAFT,SHOULDERED) is a shaft having two or more different diameters (greater than 0.031 inches (0.79 millimeter)) along its length. It must have one or more of the following conditions: a specified surface finish designation in the range 1 to 125 microinches (0.025 to 3.2 micrometers) arithmetical average (AA), machined peripheral flat(s), circular groove(s), keyway(s), splines, threads, or holes. The ends and/or shoulders may be machined to accommodate bearings, couplings, and the like. It is not designed for use in aligning by fitting into corresponding holes of another item. For items used to support rotating members see AXLE(1), SHOULDERED. For items not having any of the above conditions see PIN, SHOULDER, HEADLESS. Excludes SHAFT(1), STRAIGHT; and AXLE(1), STRAIGHT.

A Body Hub (HUB,BODY) is a cylindrical shoulder type item designed to be mounted and secured directly on a shaft or axle to position and retain on its body a gear(s), wheel(s), or the like. Items must have a method of securing directly to the shaft; however, a pilot hole drilled in or through the wall of the shoulder may be considered a method of securing; or by compressing the slotted hub end on the shaft by a hub clamp, which may or may not be included. Excludes BEARING, SLEEVE; BUSHING, SLEEVE; and COLLAR, SHAFT.

What is a Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly?

A Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly (CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,ACTUATING,LINEAR) is a cylinder containing a piston and other component parts designed to develop linear motion required to operate a given object(s) with energy generated from either pneumatic or hydraulic pressure(s). See also CYLINDER, ACTUATING, LINEAR. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

What is a Counterbalance Weight?

A Counterbalance Weight (WEIGHT,COUNTERBALANCE) is a weight designed to overcome static and/or dynamic unbalance of a rotating part or a rotating assembly. It may be of various shapes and designs.

What is a Housing Adapter?

A Housing Adapter (ADAPTER,HOUSING) is an item which allows another item to be attached to one of a different size or to a mount, bulkhead, wall, and the like. It may protect the joint/union formed by shafts or connectors which project beyond the respective items. Different mounting hole arrangements permit attachment to each item.

What is a Control Cam?

A Control Cam (CAM,CONTROL) is an irregularly shaped item, that revolves around an axis, or slides within limits, which actuates other parts by contact to change the direction, speed and/or timing of a part in motion. A shaft is not included. It usually is part of a CAMSHAFT (as modified).

What is a Spur Gearshaft?

A Spur Gearshaft (GEARSHAFT,SPUR) is a gearshaft with a single complement of spur gear teeth. For items with more than one complement of teeth, see GEARSHAFT (1), MULTIPLE GEARS.

What is a Mechanical Drive Housing?

A Mechanical Drive Housing (HOUSING,MECHANICAL DRIVE) is an item fabricated from a single, internally cored casting, or composed of two or more separate castings, and designed to position and protect bearings, shafts, gears, and/or other components required for a mechanical drive. Includes items having access hole(s) to facilitate machining and assembling of components. It may include the access hole cover plate(s).

What is a Manual Control Lever?

A Manual Control Lever (LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL) is a rigid item of various shapes and cross-sections, specifically designed to manually actuate and/or regulate a variety of mechanisms. It usually has an integral handgrip, knob, or the like, or provisions for the mounting of the same. It may have accommodations for locking and/or positioning. The point of fulcrum may be an integral shaft perpendicular to the axis or a through hole to provide a definite means of securing, and usually has additional accommodation(s) for attachment of CONNECTING LINK,RIGID; WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG; and CLEVIS,ROD END; and the like. Excludes ARM (as modified); LEVER,REMOTE CONTROL; AND BELL CRANK.

What is a Linear Actuating Cylinder Piston?

A Linear Actuating Cylinder Piston (PISTON,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER) is a cylindrical item which moves or reciprocates in a linear actuating cylinder to convert fluid energy to mechanical force. It may include an integral rod.

Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment - New Zealand (NZ)

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 New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

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NSN Format for Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment
Codified by New Zealand

30	40	98	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

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.

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