What is Federal Supply Class 3820?

FSC 3820 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3820) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3820?

NSC 3820 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3820 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3820 in?

FSC 3820 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 38 which contains Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3820 in?

NSC 3820 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 38 which contains Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment.

What is a Swing Hammer Crusher?

A Swing Hammer Crusher (CRUSHER,SWING HAMMER) is a power operated machine having metal hammers, attached to a rotating plate, which operate against an impact or breaker plate, for reducing limestone, gravel, coal and similar material to smaller sizes or powder.

What is a Roll Crusher?

A Roll Crusher (CRUSHER,ROLL) is a power operated machine consisting primarily of heavy metal rolls rotating in contact with each other for reducing limestone, gravel and similar materials to smaller size.

What is a Jaw Crusher?

A Jaw Crusher (CRUSHER,JAW) is a power operated machine consisting of a movable plate operating against a stationary plate for reducing limestone, gravel and similar material to smaller sizes.

What is a Crushing And Screening Plant?

A Crushing And Screening Plant is an assembly comprising two or more related items, consisting primarily of crusher(s) and screener(s) which when installed and/or interconnected is used to reduce and separate aggregate. If mounted on a common mobile base, use CRUSHING AND SCREENING UNIT.

What is a Well Pipe And Casing Shoe?

A Well Pipe And Casing Shoe (SHOE,WELL PIPE AND CASING) is a section of pipe which is internally threaded or welded to the bottom end of a well pipe or casing. It is used to protect the end of the well pipe or casing during the drilling operation.

What is a Crushing And Screening Unit?

A Crushing And Screening Unit is an assembly consisting primarily of a crusher(s) and screener(s) mounted on a single frame or trailer, used to reduce and separate aggregate. If mounted on two or more frames or trailers, use CRUSHING AND SCREENING PLANT.

What is a Well Drilling And Servicing Tool Adapter?

A Well Drilling And Servicing Tool Adapter (ADAPTER,TOOL,WELL DRILLING AND SERVICING) is a straight one piece adapter with threads on one end differing from the threads on the opposite end, used for connecting drill pipes, drill collars, or drill rods to drill bits or for connecting swivels to drill rods in well drilling and servicing operations. Excludes tool joints.

What is a Paving Breaker?

A Paving Breaker (BREAKER,PAVING) is a powered hand tool used for clay digging, breaking frozen ground, demolition of concrete paving, and the like. The unit has a non-rotating chuck through which a piston, or any other percussion system, imparts hammer-like blows to various types of accessories such as chisels, spades, picks, backfill tamping pads, and frost wedges. When provided with certain attachments, the unit may also be used as a sheeting and piling driver, drift bolt driver, or spike driver. See also DRILL, PNEUMATIC, DRIFTER; and DRILL, PNEUMATIC, SINKER.

What is a Rotary Well Drilling Bit?

A Rotary Well Drilling Bit (BIT,ROTARY WELL DRILLING) is a detachable, end cutting, drilling tool with one end threaded for attaching to a well drilling tool adapter or drilling pipe. The opposite end is designed to penetrate the earth when used in a rotary type well drilling machine.

What is a Drifter Pneumatic Drill?

A Drifter Pneumatic Drill (DRILL,PNEUMATIC,DRIFTER) is a pneumatic powered machine either mounted or designed to be mounted on columns, tripods, wheels, crawlers, quarry bars, or the like. This item contains a mechanism which imparts an impact and intermittent rotary motion to a drilling tool in drilling rocklike formations. It may be provided with a hand or power feed mechanism. See also DRILL, PNEUMATIC, SINKER.

What is a Sinker Pneumatic Drill?

A Sinker Pneumatic Drill (DRILL,PNEUMATIC,SINKER) is a hand held pneumatic powered machine containing a mechanism which imparts impact blows and intermittent rotary motion to a drilling tool in drilling rock-like formations. This item may not be column or tripod-mounted, nor provided with a wheeled "wagon mounting". See also DRILL, PNEUMATIC, DRIFTER.

What is a Skid Mounted Earth Auger?

A Skid Mounted Earth Auger (AUGER,EARTH,SKID MOUNTED) is a skid mounted, power operated machine designed to bore holes in the earth by imparting rotary motion to an earth auger bit which is forced downward either manually or mechanically. The machine may be designed to bore holes at an angle (other than vertical). It is not capable of boring and removing the earth simultaneously.

What is a Portable Paving Breaker Set?

A Portable Paving Breaker Set (PAVING BREAKER SET,PORTABLE) is an assortment of power operated tools used in breaking pavement, mining operations, and other demolition work. Includes paving breaker, chisels, star drills, moils, tamper rod, tamping pad and other miscellaneous equipment.

What is a Drill Sharpening Equipment?

A Drill Sharpening Equipment is an assortment of tools and equipment designed for sharpening rock drills, bits, and drill steel. It includes furnace for tempering, grinders, drills, and drill steel, and the like.

What is a Paving Breaker Tamping Pad?

A Paving Breaker Tamping Pad (TAMPING PAD,PAVING BREAKER) is the flat portion of a TAMPING TOOL, PAVING BREAKER that comes in contact with the material to be compacted. It is attached to the TAMPING PAD ROD, PAVING BREAKER by means of a tapered socket type connection.

What is a Paving Breaker Tamping Pad Rod?

A Paving Breaker Tamping Pad Rod (TAMPING PAD ROD,PAVING BREAKER) is a straight, solid metal rod with a shank at one end to fit the chuck of a paving breaker, the opposite end tapered to fit the tapered socket of the TAMPING PAD, PAVING BREAKER. It serves as the driving media and intermediate item between the paving breaker and the TAMPING PAD, PAVING BREAKER.

What is a Paving Breaker Chisel?

A Paving Breaker Chisel (CHISEL,PAVING BREAKER) is a straight, solid metal tool with a shank at one end to fit the chuck of a paving breaker, the opposite end processed into a straight, flat blade, with a straight cutting edge. Used for cutting or shaping materials such as asphalt, stone, and other rock-like materials.

What is a Paving Breaker Star Drill?

A Paving Breaker Star Drill (STAR DRILL,PAVING BREAKER) is a straight metal tool with a shank at one end to fit the chuck of a paving breaker, the opposite end processed into an end cutting bit design with two or more cutting edges. Used for drilling into concrete, rock, and the like, by impact and a slight rotary motion.

What is a Paving Breaker Moil Point?

A Paving Breaker Moil Point (MOIL POINT,PAVING BREAKER) is a straight, solid metal tool with a shank at one end to fit the chuck of a paving breaker, the opposite end processed to a sharp point. Used for penetrating or breaking up of hard materials such as asphalt, concrete, and other rock-like formations.

What is a Paving Breaker Pick?

A Paving Breaker Pick (PICK,PAVING BREAKER) is a straight, solid metal tool with a shank at one end to fit the chuck of a paving breaker, the opposite end processed into a long, straight, flat blade design with straight cutting edges which are tapered from the sides toward the centerline. Used for breaking or loosening asphalt, concrete, and other rock-like materials.

What is a Paving Breaker Spade?

A Paving Breaker Spade (SPADE,PAVING BREAKER) is a solid metal tool with a shank at one end to fit the chuck of a paving breaker, the opposite end processed into a long, flat, wide blade, with a curved cutting edge. Used for digging compacted clay, shale, and the like.

What is a Rock Drill Drill Rod?

A Rock Drill Drill Rod (DRILL ROD,ROCK DRILL) is a straight metal rod with a shank at one end to fit the drilling machine chuck, and the opposite end externally threaded or tapered to receive a detachable bit. The rod has a passageway throughout its entire length for conducting air or water to clear the hole being drilled. Overall length must be at least 15 inches (381 mm). Excludes drill rods designed for core drilling. See also DRILL ROD SECTION, ROCK DRILL; and SHANK, ROD, ROCK DRILL.

What is a Portable Earth Auger?

A Portable Earth Auger (AUGER,EARTH,PORTABLE) is a portable, power operated machine designed to bore holes in the earth by imparting rotary motion to an earth auger bit which is forced downward manually. It is not capable of boring and removing the earth simultaneously.

What is a Pneumatic Tool And Compressor Outfit?

A Pneumatic Tool And Compressor Outfit is a collection of items consisting of an air compressor and the pneumatic tools used therewith, such as rock drill bits, auger bits, paving breakers, back fill tampers, saws and the like. For similar outfits not including an air compressor, see PNEUMATIC TOOL OUTFIT.

What is an Aggregate Screening Unit?

An Aggregate Screening Unit (SCREENING UNIT,AGGREGATE) is a power operated machine consisting of a main frame, vibrating screen and necessary supports, spouts and guards, used with WASHING AND SCREENING PLANT for separating aggregate.

What is a Rock Drill Rod Coupling?

A Rock Drill Rod Coupling (COUPLING,ROD,ROCK DRILL) is a straight metal fitting having internal threaded or tapered sockets of the same type and size on both ends, and a center shouldering for the seating of mating pieces. Used to join a drill rod shank to a drill rod section or two drill rod sections.

What is a Rock Drill Drill Rod Section?

A Rock Drill Drill Rod Section (DRILL ROD SECTION,ROCK DRILL) is a straight metal rod externally threaded or tapered on both ends for attachment by means of a coupling to another rod or rod shank, or to a detachable bit. The rod has a passageway throughout its entire length for conducting air or water to clear the hole being drilled. See also DRILL ROD, ROCK DRILL; and SHANK, ROD, ROCK DRILL.

What is a Rock Drill Rod Shank?

A Rock Drill Rod Shank (SHANK,ROD,ROCK DRILL) is a straight metal rod with a shank at one end to fit the drilling machine chuck, and the opposite end externally threaded or tapered for attachment by a coupling to a threaded drill rod section. The shank has a passageway throughout its entire length for conducting air or water to clear the hole being drilled, and a packing seal in the upper end of the shank, Overall length must be less than 15 inches (381 mm).

What is a Drill Rod Extractor?

A Drill Rod Extractor (EXTRACTOR,DRILL ROD) is an item with a threaded drill rod connection at one end and the other end having a tapered female thread with flutes. Designed to retrieve broken drill rod, broken couplings, broken adapters, and the like.

What is a Truck Mounted Earth Auger?

A Truck Mounted Earth Auger (AUGER,EARTH,TRUCK MOUNTED) is a truck mounted, power operated machine designed to bore holes in the earth by imparting rotary motion to an earth auger bit which is forced downward either manually or mechanically. The machine may be designed to bore holes at an angle (other than vertical). It is not capable of boring and removing the earth simultaneously.

What is a Rock Drill Bit?

A Rock Drill Bit (BIT,ROCK DRILL) is a detachable, end cutting drilling tool with an internal thread or tapered socket at one end for attaching a rock drill rod. The opposite end is designed with two or more cutting edges for drilling into rock formation by impact and a slight rotary motion. It contains a hole or holes in the cutting for the purpose of conducting air or water to clear the hole being drilled. It is used with powered drifter drills, sinker drills, and the like.

What is a Rotary Driven Drilling Machine?

A Rotary Driven Drilling Machine (DRILLING MACHINE,ROTARY DRIVEN) is an item designed for drilling cores or holes in concrete, stone, or reinforced masonry using gasoline or electric power. May be mounted on columns, tripods, wheels, crawlers, quarry bars, and the like.

What is an Auger Blade?

An Auger Blade (BLADE,AUGER) is a thin strip of metal in various shapes, tapered to a point with a finished cutting edge. It is designed specifically to be attached to an AUGER (as modified).

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Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3820

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3820

Group Description: Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 38

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 38

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NSN Format for Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment

38	20	XX	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

FSC 3820 Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment

Includes Augers; Crushers; Crushing, Screening, and Washing Plants and Units; Drilling Machines; Paving Breakers; Rock Drills.

Excludes Tampers (FSC 3895).

Additional Information for Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment

NATO Supply Class 3820 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 38, which is dedicated to Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 3820 specifically focuses on Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment. This class includes a wide range of equipment used in mining operations, such as drilling machines, rock crushers, earth boring machines, and other related machinery.

The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing equipment used in the construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance industries. By using this classification system, NATO member countries can easily identify and procure the necessary equipment for their operations.

It is important to note that this classification is specific to NATO member countries and is used primarily for military purposes. However, the classification can also be useful for non-military organizations or individuals involved in similar industries.

If you need more specific information about the equipment included in NATO Supply Class 3820 or any other related topics, please let me know.

Additional Information for Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3820

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3820

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