What is Federal Supply Class 3610?

FSC 3610 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3610) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3610?

NSC 3610 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3610 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3610 in?

FSC 3610 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 36 which contains Special Industry Machinery.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3610 in?

NSC 3610is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 36 which contains Special Industry Machinery.

What is a Guillotine Paper Cutter?

A Guillotine Paper Cutter (CUTTER,PAPER,GUILLOTINE) is a cutter, with either a manually or power operated guillotine action cutting blade, designed to cut quantities of paper simultaneously to a predetermined size.

What is a Paper Folding Machine?

A Paper Folding Machine (FOLDING MACHINE,PAPER) is a machine for folding sheets of paper to predetermined style, size, and number of folds.

What is an Offset Process Duplicating Machine?

An Offset Process Duplicating Machine (DUPLICATING MACHINE,OFFSET PROCESS) is a machine employing the lithographic offset process to reproduce multiple copies of printed matter, drawings, and the like from thin metal or paper master plates. Excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, GELATIN PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, RELIEF PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, SPIRIT PROCESS and PRINTING PRESS, OFFSET. For mobile units, see DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS, TRAILER MOUNTED.

What is a Spirit Process Duplicating Machine?

A Spirit Process Duplicating Machine (DUPLICATING MACHINE,SPIRIT PROCESS) is a device having a master cylinder to which the duplicating master is attached. The duplicating fluid is fed to the small roller so that a sufficient amount of moisture is imparted to the paper as it passes over the small roller to pick up the impression from the duplicating master. Excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, GELATIN PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, RELIEF PROCESS and DUPLICATING MACHINE, STENCIL PROCESS.

What is a Stencil Process Duplicating Machine?

A Stencil Process Duplicating Machine (DUPLICATING MACHINE,STENCIL PROCESS) is a device having a drum or drums and one small impression roller. Ink is either fed from a small ink roller or from a drum reservoir. Devices are equipped with a fastening means to hold in place the stencil on which typed, written, or drawn markings have been cut for reproduction on paper, cards, or the like. Excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, GELATIN PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, RELIEF PROCESS and DUPLICATING MACHINE, SPIRIT PROCESS.

What is a Paper Padding Press?

A Paper Padding Press (PADDING PRESS,PAPER) is a device used for holding under pressure piled pads while applying padding cement.

What is an Offset Printing Press?

An Offset Printing Press (PRINTING PRESS,OFFSET) is excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS and PRINTING PRESS, PERFECTING.

What is a Power Operated Paper Drilling Machine?

A Power Operated Paper Drilling Machine (DRILLING MACHINE,PAPER,POWER OPERATED) is a device used in the printing industry designed to drill holes in paper or stacks of paper. May include attachments for use in cutting various shape slots.

What is a Motor Driven Paper Gathering Machine?

A Motor Driven Paper Gathering Machine (GATHERING MACHINE,PAPER,MOTOR DRIVEN) is an electric motor driven machine designed for use primarily by printing establishments to collect single sheets of paper from numerous stacks of paper and assemble them in a completely automatic operation. It may or may not be equipped with stapling attachments.

What is a Lithographic Copying Camera?

A Lithographic Copying Camera (CAMERA,COPYING,LITHOGRAPHIC) is a CAMERA, STILL PICTURE designed for use in the graphic arts to make accurate, distortion-free copies from flat surface subject matter upon sensitized material.

What is a Diazo Process Copying Machine?

A Diazo Process Copying Machine (COPYING MACHINE,DIAZO PROCESS) is a machine which utilizes a light source to expose a diazosensitive paper/film and then passes the paper/film through a liquid, spray, or thermal developing process to reproduce copy from a translucent/transparent original. The original may be a negative or positive paper/film. For items utilizing a heat sensitive paper, see COPYING MACHINE, THERMOGRAPHIC PROCESS.

What is a Direct Electrostatic Process Copying Machine?

A Direct Electrostatic Process Copying Machine (COPYING MACHINE,DIRECT ELECTROSTATIC PROCESS) is a machine which applies a uniform negative charge to a zinc oxide coated paper in the absence of light and then exposes the charged surface to light reflected off the image of the original. The paper is developed by bringing it in contact with a positive charged toner. The image is made permanent by thermally fusing the thermoplastic toner onto the paper or by passing the paper through a solution and drying in a stream of air.

What is an Indirect Electrostatic Process Copying Machine?

An Indirect Electrostatic Process Copying Machine (COPYING MACHINE,INDIRECT ELECTROSTATIC PROCESS) is a machine which applies a uniform positive charge to a selenium coated drum and then exposes the charged surface to the image of the original by projecting the image through a lens system. Light reflected off the original strikes the drum dissipating the static charge. The charge on the drum corresponding to the image of the original is retained. The drum is sprinkled with black powder that adheres to the charged area of the drum. The adhering powder on the drum transfers the image to the paper. The powder image is then fused to the paper by heat.

What is a Toner Cartridge?

A Toner Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,TONER) is a replaceable cartridge that contains dry toner, used for the copying of documents in a PRINTER (as modified) or copying machine (as modified). The item may contain and house the photosensitive drum, corona wire, and the like. For toner used to refill toner reservoirs, see TONER, INDIRECT, ELECTROSTATIC PROCESSING or TONER, DIRECT, ELECTROSTATIC PROCESSING.

Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment - Germany (DE)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3610

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3610

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 36 Special Industry Machinery

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 36 Special Industry Machinery

Items Managed by Germany (DE) - NCB is 12

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NSN Format for Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment
Codified by Germany

36	10	12	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3610 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 36, which is dedicated to Special Industry Machinery. Specifically, Class 3610 focuses on Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.

This class includes various types of machinery and equipment used in the printing, duplicating, and bookbinding industries. It encompasses a wide range of devices and tools that are essential for these processes.

Some examples of equipment that fall under NATO Supply Class 3610 include:

1. Printing presses: These are machines used to transfer ink onto various materials, such as paper, fabric, or plastic, to create printed images or text.

2. Duplicating machines: These devices are used to make multiple copies of documents or images quickly and efficiently. They can include photocopiers, digital duplicators, or stencil duplicators.

3. Bookbinding machines: These machines are used to bind printed materials together, such as books, magazines, or pamphlets. They can include equipment for cutting, folding, stitching, or gluing.

4. Paper cutting machines: These machines are designed to cut large sheets of paper into smaller, more manageable sizes. They can include guillotine cutters, rotary cutters, or programmable paper cutters.

5. Laminating machines: These devices are used to apply a protective layer of plastic film onto printed materials, such as documents, posters, or ID cards, to enhance durability and appearance.

6. Collating machines: These machines are used to gather and arrange printed materials in a specific order, such as assembling pages of a book or organizing sets of documents.

7. Binding machines: These devices are used to bind printed materials together, such as spiral binding machines, comb binding machines, or thermal binding machines.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 3610 is specifically tailored to meet the needs of NATO member countries for military purposes. Therefore, the equipment within this class may have additional specifications or requirements to ensure compatibility with military operations.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 3610 plays a crucial role in providing the necessary machinery and equipment for printing, duplicating, and bookbinding tasks within the special industry machinery sector.

FSC 3610 Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment - Germany (DE)

Includes Offset Presses; Typesetting Machinery; Bookbinding Machinery; Photoengraving Machinery; Printing Type; Rules; Leads; Slugs; Line Gages; Quoins; Plate Hooks; Gelatine Process Machines; Spirit Process Machines; Stencil Process Machines; Offset Process Machines; Photostat Machines; Blueprint Printing and Developing Machines; Print Shop Furniture.

Excludes Microfilm Machines, and Additive Manmufacturing Equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3610

What is Federal Supply Class 3610?: FSC 3610 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3610) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3610?: NSC 3610 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3610 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3610 in?: FSC 3610 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 36 which contains Special Industry Machinery.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3610 in?: NSC 3610 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 36 which contains Special Industry Machinery.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3610

What is a Guillotine Paper Cutter? 49 Items: A Guillotine Paper Cutter (CUTTER,PAPER,GUILLOTINE) is a cutter, with either a manually or power operated guillotine action cutting blade, designed to cut quantities of paper simultaneously to a predetermined size.
What is a Paper Folding Machine? 22 Items: A Paper Folding Machine (FOLDING MACHINE,PAPER) is a machine for folding sheets of paper to predetermined style, size, and number of folds.
What is an Offset Process Duplicating Machine? 28 Items: An Offset Process Duplicating Machine (DUPLICATING MACHINE,OFFSET PROCESS) is a machine employing the lithographic offset process to reproduce multiple copies of printed matter, drawings, and the like from thin metal or paper master plates. Excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, GELATIN PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, RELIEF PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, SPIRIT PROCESS and PRINTING PRESS, OFFSET. For mobile units, see DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS, TRAILER MOUNTED.
What is a Spirit Process Duplicating Machine? 11 Items: A Spirit Process Duplicating Machine (DUPLICATING MACHINE,SPIRIT PROCESS) is a device having a master cylinder to which the duplicating master is attached. The duplicating fluid is fed to the small roller so that a sufficient amount of moisture is imparted to the paper as it passes over the small roller to pick up the impression from the duplicating master. Excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, GELATIN PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, RELIEF PROCESS and DUPLICATING MACHINE, STENCIL PROCESS.
What is a Stencil Process Duplicating Machine? 22 Items: A Stencil Process Duplicating Machine (DUPLICATING MACHINE,STENCIL PROCESS) is a device having a drum or drums and one small impression roller. Ink is either fed from a small ink roller or from a drum reservoir. Devices are equipped with a fastening means to hold in place the stencil on which typed, written, or drawn markings have been cut for reproduction on paper, cards, or the like. Excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, GELATIN PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS; DUPLICATING MACHINE, RELIEF PROCESS and DUPLICATING MACHINE, SPIRIT PROCESS.
What is a Paper Padding Press? 15 Items: A Paper Padding Press (PADDING PRESS,PAPER) is a device used for holding under pressure piled pads while applying padding cement.
What is an Offset Printing Press? 41 Items: An Offset Printing Press (PRINTING PRESS,OFFSET) is excludes DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET PROCESS and PRINTING PRESS, PERFECTING.
What is a Power Operated Paper Drilling Machine? 18 Items: A Power Operated Paper Drilling Machine (DRILLING MACHINE,PAPER,POWER OPERATED) is a device used in the printing industry designed to drill holes in paper or stacks of paper. May include attachments for use in cutting various shape slots.
What is a Motor Driven Paper Gathering Machine? 14 Items: A Motor Driven Paper Gathering Machine (GATHERING MACHINE,PAPER,MOTOR DRIVEN) is an electric motor driven machine designed for use primarily by printing establishments to collect single sheets of paper from numerous stacks of paper and assemble them in a completely automatic operation. It may or may not be equipped with stapling attachments.
What is a Lithographic Copying Camera? 24 Items: A Lithographic Copying Camera (CAMERA,COPYING,LITHOGRAPHIC) is a CAMERA, STILL PICTURE designed for use in the graphic arts to make accurate, distortion-free copies from flat surface subject matter upon sensitized material.
What is a Diazo Process Copying Machine? 20 Items: A Diazo Process Copying Machine (COPYING MACHINE,DIAZO PROCESS) is a machine which utilizes a light source to expose a diazosensitive paper/film and then passes the paper/film through a liquid, spray, or thermal developing process to reproduce copy from a translucent/transparent original. The original may be a negative or positive paper/film. For items utilizing a heat sensitive paper, see COPYING MACHINE, THERMOGRAPHIC PROCESS.
What is a Direct Electrostatic Process Copying Machine? 14 Items: A Direct Electrostatic Process Copying Machine (COPYING MACHINE,DIRECT ELECTROSTATIC PROCESS) is a machine which applies a uniform negative charge to a zinc oxide coated paper in the absence of light and then exposes the charged surface to light reflected off the image of the original. The paper is developed by bringing it in contact with a positive charged toner. The image is made permanent by thermally fusing the thermoplastic toner onto the paper or by passing the paper through a solution and drying in a stream of air.
What is an Indirect Electrostatic Process Copying Machine? 100 Items: An Indirect Electrostatic Process Copying Machine (COPYING MACHINE,INDIRECT ELECTROSTATIC PROCESS) is a machine which applies a uniform positive charge to a selenium coated drum and then exposes the charged surface to the image of the original by projecting the image through a lens system. Light reflected off the original strikes the drum dissipating the static charge. The charge on the drum corresponding to the image of the original is retained. The drum is sprinkled with black powder that adheres to the charged area of the drum. The adhering powder on the drum transfers the image to the paper. The powder image is then fused to the paper by heat.
What is a Toner Cartridge? 12 Items: A Toner Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,TONER) is a replaceable cartridge that contains dry toner, used for the copying of documents in a PRINTER (as modified) or copying machine (as modified). The item may contain and house the photosensitive drum, corona wire, and the like. For toner used to refill toner reservoirs, see TONER, INDIRECT, ELECTROSTATIC PROCESSING or TONER, DIRECT, ELECTROSTATIC PROCESSING.