Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment

NATO Supply Class 3424 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 34, which is dedicated to Metalworking Machinery.

NATO Supply Class 3424 specifically focuses on Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment. This class includes various types of equipment used in the heat treatment and non-thermal treatment processes for metal materials.

Heat treating equipment is used to alter the physical and chemical properties of metal through processes such as annealing, tempering, quenching, and hardening. This equipment typically includes furnaces, ovens, quenching tanks, and related accessories.

Non-thermal treating equipment, on the other hand, refers to equipment used for surface treatment processes that do not involve heat. This can include equipment for processes like electroplating, galvanizing, anodizing, and chemical etching.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 3424 is to provide a standardized classification system for metal heat treating and non-thermal treating equipment within the NATO inventory. This classification helps in the organization, identification, and procurement of such equipment for military purposes.

By using this classification system, NATO member countries can easily communicate and coordinate their requirements for metalworking machinery, specifically in the area of heat treating and non-thermal treating equipment.