FSG 35 Service and Trade Equipment

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Group 35?

Accepted Answer

FSG 35 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 35) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Service and Trade Equipment.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Group 35?

Accepted Answer

NSG 35 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 35 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Service and Trade Equipment.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 35?

Accepted Answer

FSG 35 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 3540,3530,3565,3510,3590,3506,3520,3550

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 35?

Accepted Answer

NSG 35 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 3540,3530,3565,3510,3590,3506,3520,3550

Question 5

When did the transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occur?

Accepted Answer

The transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occurred on January 1, 1997. This change was implemented to align the classification and coding systems used by NATO member countries for military supplies and equipment. Federal Supply Groups (FSG) are now obsolete.

Question 6

What is a Hand Operated Bag Stapler?

Accepted Answer

A Hand Operated Bag Stapler (STAPLER,BAG,HAND OPERATED) is an item consisting essentially of a stapling mechanism, grip type actuating lever, and clinching blade. Used to staple close lying layers of material, packages, bags and the like. The clinching blade slides under the material to be stapled and the staple is driven by hand grip pressure.

Question 7

What is an Industrial Bundle Tying Machine?

Accepted Answer

An Industrial Bundle Tying Machine (TYING MACHINE,BUNDLE,INDUSTRIAL) is a power driven machine applying twine or wire making a single, double, or triple wrap around small bundles, such as fabric articles bundled in a laundry plant.

Question 8

What is a Strapping Coil Reel?

Accepted Answer

A Strapping Coil Reel (REEL,STRAPPING COIL) is a rotating spool-like device designed to hold and to dispense a coil(s) of strapping of one or various widths in a vertical position, permitting the strapping material to be uncoiled from the outside only. It is designed to be supported by, and may be furnished with a special supporting media, such as a floor rack ceiling, or wall bracket. See also TRUCK, HAND, STRAPPING COIL; TRAY, STRAPPING COIL; and RACK, STRAPPING COIL.

Question 9

What is an Electric Sealing Iron?

Accepted Answer

An Electric Sealing Iron (SEALING IRON,ELECTRIC) is for the items which have a conveyor and/or roller mechanism(s)see : SEALING MACHINE.

Question 10

What is a Hand Wire Tying Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Hand Wire Tying Machine (WIRE TYING MACHINE,HAND) is a manually operated machine, applying wire of a specified length with preformed loop which is in turn looped, drawn tight and twisted into a joint. It is used primarily for reinforcement protection on packages, cases, and crates and as a seal for bags and sacks.

Question 11

What is a Paper Measuring And Cutting Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Paper Measuring And Cutting Machine (MEASURING AND CUTTING MACHINE,PAPER) is an automatic device which dispenses and cuts paper by push button control to a predetermined length.

Question 12

What is a Preservation And Packaging Equipment Set?

Accepted Answer

A Preservation And Packaging Equipment Set is a collection of items such as vapor and solvent cleaning machines, hot dip tank(s), strapping and boxing machines, threading set, carpenter tools, wrenches, and the like for the cleaning, preservation and packaging of general supplies and spare parts.

Question 13

What is a Label Adhesive Applying Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Label Adhesive Applying Machine (ADHESIVE APPLYING MACHINE,LABEL) is an item specifically designed for applying adhesive to labels which are used for packaging and/or mailing purposes.

Question 14

What is a Fruit And Produce Bagging Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Fruit And Produce Bagging Machine (BAGGING MACHINE,FRUIT AND PRODUCE) is a hopper fed, electrically operated machine which automatically fills fruit and produce into suitable bags or containers until it reaches the predetermined weight setting and stops automatically at the required weight.

Question 15

What is an Industrial Bag Tying Machine?

Accepted Answer

An Industrial Bag Tying Machine (TYING MACHINE,BAG,INDUSTRIAL) is a power driven machine with an adjustable head which applies a tie to the open end of a filled or partially filled bag, such as paper and plastic bags used in a commissary. Excludes TYING MACHINE, BUNDLE, INDUSTRIAL.

Question 16

What is a Hand Strapping Stretcher?

Accepted Answer

A Hand Strapping Stretcher (STRETCHER,STRAPPING,HAND) is excludes STRAPPING and band hose clamping tools.

Question 17

What is an Electric Strapping Stretching Machine?

Accepted Answer

An Electric Strapping Stretching Machine (STRETCHING MACHINE,STRAPPING,ELECTRIC) is a power-driven device which stretches and holds strapping while a sealing tool is applied to crimp the seal. Excludes STRETCHER, STRAPPING, HAND and STRETCHING AND SEALING MACHINE, STRAPPING, HAND.

Question 18

What is a Power Driven Leaflet Packaging Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Power Driven Leaflet Packaging Machine (PACKAGING MACHINE,LEAFLET,POWER DRIVEN) is a machine designed for prepackaging leaflets to a predetermined size and shape for insertion in a capsule used as a head on a bomb, a missile, and/or a regular artillery shell used by special forces.

Question 19

What is a Sealing Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Sealing Machine is an item with conveyor and/or roller mechanism(s) used for wrapping/packaging special or general purpose supplies, spare parts and the like for transportation or storage. It is designed to form a sealed seam or closure for a variety of barrier materials and/or plastic film. Closure may be a continuous seal or may utilize a clamp jaw to form seal.

Question 20

What is a Wrapping Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Wrapping Machine is an item designed to wrap completely palletized loads, goods, packages, and the like by means of plastic film supplied by a roll.  It permits to stabilize and/or protect the loads.  Excludes WRAPPING MACHINE (as modified); STRETCH AND SEALING MACHINE, STRAPPING, HAND and STRETCHING MACHINE, STRAPPING, ELECTRIC.

Question 21

What is a Trailer Mounted Clothing Repair Shop?

Accepted Answer

A Trailer Mounted Clothing Repair Shop (CLOTHING REPAIR SHOP,TRAILER MOUNTED) is a self-contained, 2-wheel type open trailer containing demountable component units of clothing repair equipment for mobile use in the field.

Question 22

What is a Trailer Mounted Textile Repair Shop?

Accepted Answer

A Trailer Mounted Textile Repair Shop (TEXTILE REPAIR SHOP,TRAILER MOUNTED) is a self-contained, 2-wheel type open trailer containing demountable component units of textile repair equipment for mobile use in the field.

Question 23

What is a Sewing Machine Feeder?

Accepted Answer

A Sewing Machine Feeder (FEEDER,SEWING MACHINE) is a mechanical device with a corrugated type surface designed to engage and carry material such as textiles, leather, and similar materials forward to the needle in a sewing machine. It is positioned in the sewing machine platform just below the needle guard and rises just above the platform surface.

Question 24

What is a Laundry Net?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Net (NET,LAUNDRY) is a container made of flexible material, usually cotton or nylon yarn, designed for use in laundries and dry cleaning plants/establishments. See also BAG, MESH.

Question 25

What is a Laundry Net Pin?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Net Pin (PIN,NET,LAUNDRY) is a bent device having a sharp point which locks by spring action into a blank metal covered head catch. Excludes PIN, SAFETY and PIN, MARKING LAUNDRY.

Question 26

What is a Commercial Flatwork Ironer?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Flatwork Ironer (IRONER,FLATWORK,COMMERCIAL) is a power-driven unit which irons flat fabric articles by passing them between a heated cylinder or chest and padded rollers held in contact under pressure. Excludes LAUNDRY PRESS, COMMERCIAL.

Question 27

What is a Power Operated Household Laundry Washing Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Power Operated Household Laundry Washing Machine (WASHING MACHINE,HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY,POWER OPERATED) is a power driven unit suitable for washing clothes.

Question 28

What is a Household Laundry Drying Tumbler?

Accepted Answer

A Household Laundry Drying Tumbler (DRYING TUMBLER,HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY) is a power driven unit which removes most of the moisture remaining in fabric articles, after the extraction process, by means of heated air generated by either an electric element or a gas fired unit passing through a rotating cylinder.

Question 29

What is a Commercial Laundry Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Extractor (EXTRACTOR,LAUNDRY,COMMERCIAL) is a power driven unit which, by centrifugal action or compression, removes a large percentage of water from washed fabric articles.

Question 30

What is a Commercial Laundry Drying Tumbler?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Drying Tumbler (DRYING TUMBLER,LAUNDRY,COMMERCIAL) is a power driven unit which removes most of the moisture remaining in fabric articles after the extraction process, by means of heated air passing through a rotating cylinder.

Question 31

What is a Commercial Laundry Shakeout Tumbler?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Shakeout Tumbler (SHAKEOUT TUMBLER,LAUNDRY,COMMERCIAL) is a power-driven unit which shakes out tightly packed damp fabric articles in preparation for finishing.

Question 32

What is a Commercial Laundry Press?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Press (LAUNDRY PRESS,COMMERCIAL) is a manual or power operated machine having steam heated buck(s) or padded surface(s) of various shapes and hinged steam-heated head(s) between which fabric articles are placed and pressed. Excludes IRONER, FLATWORK, COMMERCIAL.

Question 33

What is a Commercial Laundry Washing Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Washing Machine (WASHING MACHINE,LAUNDRY,COMMERCIAL) is a power driven unit for washing by means of agitation, soiled fabric articles in contact with water, detergent and/or soap.

Question 34

What is a Hand Laundry Wringer?

Accepted Answer

A Hand Laundry Wringer (WRINGER,LAUNDRY,HAND) is a device designed to remove water and other liquids from fabric and/or cloth by means of passing the fabric and/or cloth between two rollers. It may include a vat.

Question 35

What is a Dry Cleaning Vacuum Still?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Vacuum Still (STILL,VACUUM,DRY CLEANING) is an apparatus consisting of an evaporating element, condenser, and steam heating coils used for distillation of dry cleaning solvents.

Question 36

What is a Dry Cleaning Spotting Board?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Spotting Board (SPOTTING BOARD,DRY CLEANING) is a board equipped with vaccuum and/or air drying attachments for spot cleaning garments or fabrics by using chemicals and spotting guns.

Question 37

What is a Dry Cleaning Washing Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Washing Machine (WASHING MACHINE,DRY CLEANING) is a power driven machine which, by means of a rotating cylinder or other device, agitates a load of soiled fabric articles in contact with petroleum or synthetic solvents to remove the soil.

Question 38

What is a Dry Cleaning Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Extractor (EXTRACTOR,DRY CLEANING) is a power driven machine which, by centrifugal motion or compression, removes a large percentage of petroleum or synthetic solvents from fabrics which have been cleaned.

Question 39

What is a Dry Cleaning Solvent Filter?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Solvent Filter (FILTER,DRY CLEANING SOLVENT) is a metal shell containing a screen through which dirty dry cleaning solvents are forced by pressure for removing solids.

Question 40

What is a Dry Cleaning Finishing Board?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Finishing Board (FINISHING BOARD,DRY CLEANING) is a heated board with or without stand for iron, hand pads, and trowels

Question 41

What is a Dry Cleaning Drying Tumbler?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Drying Tumbler (DRYING TUMBLER,DRY CLEANING) is a power driven machine used for the purpose of removing most of the remaining solvents in fabrics after the extraction process, by rotating fabrics in a cylinder through which heated air is passed.

Question 42

What is a Dry Cleaning Moisture Absorber?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Moisture Absorber (MOISTURE ABSORBER,DRY CLEANING) is a device for removing moisture or water from dry cleaning solvents.

Question 43

What is a Dry Cleaning Steam Puff Iron?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Steam Puff Iron (PUFF IRON,STEAM,DRY CLEANING) is a steam injected device that may consist of a single head or any combination of egg, sleever, mushroom and shoulder type heads which are used in connection with garment finishing process.

Question 44

What is an Adjustable Clothing Finishing Form?

Accepted Answer

An Adjustable Clothing Finishing Form (FINISHING FORM,CLOTHING,ADJUSTABLE) is an adjustable form, which is similar to a dressmaker's form, and is used for the finishing of coats, dresses, blouses, skirts, and jackets by steaming by electrical operation.

Question 45

What is a Commercial Laundry Folding Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Folding Machine (FOLDING MACHINE,LAUNDRY,COMMERCIAL) is an automatic unit designed especially for folding flatwork pieces of ironed articles. It may have an automatic stacker and may or may not be attachable directly to a flatwork ironer.

Question 46

What is a Commercial Laundry Soap Tank?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Soap Tank (TANK,SOAP,COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY) is a tank designed to contain liquid soap for use by a commercial laundry.

Question 47

What is a Commercial Laundry Shirt Finishing Table?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Shirt Finishing Table (TABLE,SHIRT FINISHING,COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY) is an item of commercial laundry equipment designed specifically for the operation of finishing shirts. It may have various forms attached.

Question 48

What is a Dry Cleaning Air Vacuum Unit?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Air Vacuum Unit (AIR VACUUM UNIT,DRY CLEANING) is an assembled unit specifically designed to dry and set garment fabrics while in its molded shape, by helping to remove heat and moisture induced by steam associated with dry-cleaning presses.

Question 49

What is a Dry Cleaning Unit Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Unit Assembly is a compact assembled unit, employing petroleum or synthetic solvents for cleaning soiled garments or other fabrics, by complete cycle of washing, rinsing, extracting, drying and recovery of solvents free of harmful ingredients.

Question 50

What is a Dry Cleaning Press?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Press is a manually or air-operated machine having a steam-heated padded buck of various shapes, equipped with steaming and vacuum facilities and a steam-heated head with steaming facilities between which fabric articles are pressed. Includes utility type presses.

Question 51

What is a Duct Type Air Cooling Coil?

Accepted Answer

A Duct Type Air Cooling Coil (COOLING COIL,AIR,DUCT TYPE) is a unit consisting of parallel tubes joined together by a header on headers, utilizing fins to increase the surface area. designed to be used in conjunction with a duct in which a blower or fan is provided to circulate air through the unit to perform the function of cooling, heating , ventilating and/or dehumidifying (HVAC).

Question 52

What is a Laundry Flatwork Ironer Apron?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Flatwork Ironer Apron (APRON,FLATWORK IRONER,LAUNDRY) is a fabric device designed to prevent goods from winding around the auxiliary rolls and to deliver the goods to the feed side of a flatwork ironer.

Question 53

What is a Trailer Mounted Laundry Unit?

Accepted Answer

A Trailer Mounted Laundry Unit (LAUNDRY UNIT,TRAILER MOUNTED) is a 2- or 4-wheel type trailer containing stationary component units of laundry equipment. When used with other trailer mounted equipment, it performs the function of a mobile laundry in the field.

Question 54

What is a Dry Cleaning Button Trap?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Button Trap (TRAP,BUTTON,DRY CLEANING) is a metal device installed in the solvent line between washer and filter pump for the purpose of removing and retaining buttons and similar items from washer effluent.

Question 55

What is a Dry Cleaning Drying And Deodorizing Cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Drying And Deodorizing Cabinet (CABINET,DRYING AND DEODORIZING,DRY CLEANING) is an item usually consisting of a heating unit, a damper, an exhaust fan and motor. It may be equipped with drying rack(s)in order that garment hangers may be used and/or one or more perforated shelves to support garments and/or equipment(helmets, face masks, boots and the like)during the drying and deodorizing periods. It may have a disinfecting capacity.

Question 56

What is a Laundry Table?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Table (TABLE,LAUNDRY) is a table with a smooth heavy wooden top without joints, or with joints constructed so as to prevent opening under repeated wetting and drying. It is supported upon four or more metal legs, braced for added rigidity and equipped for fastening down to floor or deck. This table is commonly used for sorting, folding, and stacking wet or dry articles of clothing, but is also suitable for mounting a seam dampener, collar shaper, collar form and edger, or similar equipment if necessary. Excludes TABLE, LAUNDRY MARKING, COMMERCIAL and TABLE, SHIRT FINISHING, COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY.

Question 57

What is a Commercial Laundry Washer-Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A Commercial Laundry Washer-Extractor (WASHER-EXTRACTOR,LAUNDRY,COMMERCIAL) is a combination power driven unit which washes fabric articles by means of agitation (using water, detergent, and/or soap) and afterward removes a large percentage of the water from the articles by rapid centrifugal action.

Question 58

What is a Laundry Marking Pin Set?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Marking Pin Set (PIN SET,MARKING,LAUNDRY) is an item, consisting of a carrier case, each containing trays with plain pins or numbered pins. A letter and number identifies each tray. The set complete with pins is intended to be used to mark, for identification purposes, laundry cleaned in military operated field laundries.

Question 59

What is a Laundry Marking Pin?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Marking Pin (PIN,MARKING,LAUNDRY) is a bent device having a sharp point which locks by spring action into a blank metal covered head catch on one end and a rigid metal blank on the other end. It is designed for letter or number stamping. Excludes PIN, SAFETY and PIN, NET, LAUNDRY.

Question 60

What is a Dry Cleaning Coat Finisher?

Accepted Answer

A Dry Cleaning Coat Finisher (COAT FINISHER,DRY CLEANING) is a power operated unit designed for reshaping and finishing a sack coat. Consists of a rotating metal bust form, mounted on a heavy formed base.

Question 61

What is a Flatwork Ironer Ventilator Canopy?

Accepted Answer

A Flatwork Ironer Ventilator Canopy (CANOPY,VENTILATOR,FLATWORK IRONER) is an item constructed of glass and galvanized steel designed to cover completely all padded rolls of an IRONER, FLATWORK, COMMERCIAL and remove all vapor emitted from the goods being ironed. It may be equipped with an exhaust fan assembly.

Question 62

What is a Laundry Solution Mixing Tank?

Accepted Answer

A Laundry Solution Mixing Tank (TANK,MIXING,LAUNDRY SOLUTION) is a tank, usually cylindrical, designed to be used for mixing alkali, bleach, bluing, sour, or other similar solutions used in laundries. It may be equipped with faucet, hose connection, or the like. Excludes TANK, SOAP, COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY.

Question 63

What is a Household Laundry Washing Machine-Drying Tumbler?

Accepted Answer

A Household Laundry Washing Machine-Drying Tumbler (WASHING MACHINE-DRYING TUMBLER,HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY) is a matched set consisting of one automatic washing machine and one automatic drying tumbler for domestic use.

Question 64

What is a Household Laundry Washer-Dryer?

Accepted Answer

A Household Laundry Washer-Dryer (WASHER-DRYER,HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY) is a combination power-driven unit designed to wash and dry clothes in one continuous automatic operation. Excludes WASHING MACHINE-DRYING TUMBLER, HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY.

Service and Trade Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 35

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 35

NSN Format for Service and Trade Equipment

Additional Information for Service and Trade Equipment

NATO Supply Group 35: Equipping the Service and Trade Industries

Wrapping and Packaging Machinery

Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment

Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment

Shoe Repairing Equipment

Vending and Coin Operated Machines

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 35

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