Excludes Load Chain; Chain and Metal Rope Fittings; Wire Rope; Hoists; Ship Rigging.
Additional Information for Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
NATO Supply Class 3940 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 39, which is dedicated to Materials Handling Equipment. Specifically, Class 3940 focuses on Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings.
Blocks refer to pulley systems used for lifting and moving heavy loads. They are typically made up of one or more sheaves (wheels with a grooved rim) that are mounted on a frame. Blocks are commonly used in conjunction with ropes or chains to create mechanical advantage and facilitate the lifting or pulling of heavy objects.
Tackle refers to the equipment used in combination with blocks to create a lifting or pulling system. This can include ropes, chains, hooks, and other accessories that are used to secure and manipulate the load.
Rigging refers to the process of setting up and configuring the equipment required for lifting or moving heavy objects. This can involve the selection and arrangement of blocks, tackle, ropes, and other components to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations.
Slings are flexible straps or ropes used to support and secure loads during lifting or moving operations. They are typically made of strong materials such as nylon, polyester, or wire rope and are designed to distribute the load weight evenly to prevent damage or accidents.
In summary, NATO Supply Class 3940 encompasses the equipment and accessories necessary for lifting, moving, and securing heavy loads. This includes blocks, tackle, rigging, and slings, which are essential components of materials handling equipment in various industries and military operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3940
- What is Federal Supply Class 3940?
- FSC 3940 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3940) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3940?
- NSC 3940 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3940 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3940 in?
- FSC 3940 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 39 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3940 in?
- NSC 3940 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 39 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3940
- What is a Draft Cover Net? 225 Items
- A Draft Cover Net (NET,DRAFT COVER) is a rope net used for lashing cargo.
- What is a Save-All Net? 94 Items
- A Save-All Net (NET,SAVE-ALL) is a net used in cargo or material loading and unloading operations to catch accidentally dropped items.
- What is a Net Cargo Sling? 161 Items
- A Net Cargo Sling (SLING,CARGO,NET) is a sling fashioned from chain or rope and wrought or woven into meshes, normally used with mechanical equipment to load or unload cargo.
- What is a Material Lifting Clamp? 268 Items
- A Material Lifting Clamp (CLAMP,MATERIAL LIFTING) is a metal device designed to grip or clamp to a piece of material by means of lever or cam action, and/or with a hand operated screw, and used for hoisting or lifting. Includes means for attaching to a hoist or sling hook.
- What is a Material Lifting Tongs? 54 Items
- A Material Lifting Tongs (TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING) is a metal device consisting of two fashioned pieces hinged together at a common axis in such a manner, that when the upper ends of each are pulled together in the act of lifting, the two lower ends fasten to or grip the piece to be lifted, or the upper ends on each are pulled together by means of a tightening screw. Includes means for attaching to a hoist or sling hook.
- What is an Endless Sling? 1241 Items
- An Endless Sling (SLING,ENDLESS) is a sling consisting of a single piece of chain, rope, or webbing in the form of a closed loop or circle, with or without attachments. Excludes SLING, DRUM LIFTING.
- What is a Sling Spreader? 177 Items
- A Sling Spreader (SPREADER,SLING) is a rigid device used to hold sling legs apart at the intermediate and/or lower terminal attachments. Excludes BEAM, HOISTING; BEAM, HOISTING (as modified) and LINK, HOISTING.
- What is a Multiple Leg Sling? 2014 Items
- A Multiple Leg Sling (SLING,MULTIPLE LEG) is a sling fabricated from chain, rope, or rod and consisting of two or more lengths or legs, each having one end secured to a common top attachment, and with or without attachments or built-in loops at the lower ends. It may include SPREADER, SLING, but does not include a BEAM, HOISTING. Do not use if a more specific name applies. Excludes chain assemblies and SLING, DRUM LIFTING. For items which include a BEAM, HOISTING, see SLING, BEAM TYPE.
- What is a Tackle Block? 3077 Items
- A Tackle Block (BLOCK,TACKLE) is a mechanical device, consisting of a pulley(s) or sheave(s) encased in a shell or frame which may be provided with a means such as a hook, eye, strap, screw, etc., by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change direction of a running rope and/or to gain a mechanical advantage.
- What is a Material Handling Platform? 34 Items
- A Material Handling Platform (PLATFORM,MATERIAL HANDLING) is an item consisting of a flat surface of wood attached to reinforcing cross member (curbs) having four lifting eyes affixed to the corners. It is used for cargo handling between dockside and hold of a ship. Excludes PALLET, MATERIAL HANDLING.
- What is a Block And Tackle? 241 Items
- A Block And Tackle is a mechanical device consisting of one or more tackle blocks with lines, arranged for hoisting or pulling.
- What is a Pallet Sling? 37 Items
- A Pallet Sling (SLING,PALLET) is a lifting device specifically designed with lifting beams or bars for handling pallets. It may have spreader(s) and protective side nets.
- What is a Vehicle Lifting Sling Assembly? 61 Items
- A Vehicle Lifting Sling Assembly (SLING ASSEMBLY,VEHICLE LIFTING) is an assembly of slings with spreaders and nets designed for use with a crane or the like for lifting vehicles. The vehicle is supported and held firmly in the sling by the nets which are placed under the wheels to form front and rear wheel cradles when lifted.
- What is a Drum Lifting Sling? 53 Items
- A Drum Lifting Sling (SLING,DRUM LIFTING) is a sling with rigid legs having an integral drum hook formed at the bottom end of each leg or with flexible legs with a drum hook or tongs attached at the bottom end of each leg. May also consist of a loop threaded through the eyes of two drum hooks arranged to simultaneously engage the chimes on each end of a barrel or drum. Excludes SLING, ENDLESS and SLING, MULTIPLE LEG.
- What is a Paulin Cargo Sling? 14 Items
- A Paulin Cargo Sling (SLING,CARGO,PAULIN) is a sling consisting of heavy cotton duck cloth, reinforced around the edges and across the underside with fiber rope which is formed into loops at each corner, to provide means for lifting. It is primarily designed for removing loose debris from the hold of a ship.
- What is a Block And Tackle Set? 64 Items
- A Block And Tackle Set is a mechanical device consisting of a group of blocks and tackles, which may have attachments such as wire grips, shackles, hooks, rings or the like. It is designed to raise and pull from several directions to or from a given point.
- What is a Sling And Wire Rope Assembly Set? 333 Items
- A Sling And Wire Rope Assembly Set is one or more SLING (as modified) and one or more wire rope assembly (ies) for use singly or in combination, designed for miscellaneous material handling operations. It may include a box for carrying and stowage. Excludes CARGO SET (as modified).
- What is a Beam Type Sling? 708 Items
- A Beam Type Sling (SLING,BEAM TYPE) is an item consisting of two or more legs or loops, suspended from a BEAM, HOISTING. The legs are fabricated of chain, rope, webbing, rod, or the like, and may include attachments or built-in loops at the lower ends. The item may also include one or more SPREADER, SLING. Do not use if a more specific name applies.
- What is a Hoisting Beam? 1373 Items
- A Hoisting Beam (BEAM,HOISTING) is a rigid item which is at least three times as long as it is high. It includes an eye(s), ring(s), hole(s), loop(s), or the like, to facilitate hoisting and is designed to permit attaching such items as sling legs, shackles, rods, and hooks at two or more points. It may include attachments, but for items including sling legs, see SLING, BEAM TYPE. Do not use if a more specific name applies, such as BEAM, HOISTING, AIRPLANE SMOKE TANK; and BEAM, HOISTING LIQUID GAS TANK. Excludes LINK, HOISTING.
- What is a Hoisting Link? 653 Items
- A Hoisting Link (LINK,HOISTING) is a rigid item which is less than three times as long as it is high. It includes an eye(s), ring(s), hole(s), loop(s), or the like, to facilitate hoisting and is designed to permit attaching such items as sling legs, shackles, rods, and hooks at two or more points. May include mounting hardware such as bolts, screw, washers and the like. Excludes SPREADER, SLING. See also BEAM, HOISTING. Do not use if a more specific name applies, such as RING, CONNECTING, ROUND and LINK, CHAIN, END.
- What is a Hoisting Adapter? 1764 Items
- A Hoisting Adapter (ADAPTER,HOISTING) is an item usually rigid in construction designed to be attached to another item to adapt it to an eye, ring, loop, or the like, for hoisting. For items designed to be used for hoisting and also provide accommodations for adapting a jack to an aircraft jacking point, see ADAPTER, AIRCRAFT JACKING POINT. Excludes BOLT, EYE; and SLING (as modified).
- What is a Shipping And Storage Container Sling? 49 Items
- A Shipping And Storage Container Sling (SLING,SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER) is a sling consisting of an I-beam, specially designed hooks, clamps, cables, and/or chains, and thimbles, specifically designed for handling a SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER (as modified), with or without contents.
- What is a Hook Block Assembly? 151 Items
- A Hook Block Assembly is a mechanical device which may consist of a group of items such as side plate(s); spacer(s); bearing(s) nut(s); trunnion; shaft; pin(s), and the like. A hook and safety latch is always provided. This assembly attaches to the cable of most hoisting type devices to provide lifting and/or pulling capabilities.
- What is an Eye Sling? 556 Items
- An Eye Sling (SLING,EYE) is an item made of strap, rope, webbing, or the like, specifically designed to hold securely something being hoisted, lowered, carried, dropped, or suspended. These items are characterized by a loop or eye at both ends. Excludes items of a single lentgth of material with fittings. See also WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG; FIBER ROPE ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG; and STRAP (as modified).
- What is a Hook Block Assembly Housing? 23 Items
- A Hook Block Assembly Housing (HOUSING,HOOK BLOCK ASSEMBLY) is a metallic item designed to accommodate, support and/or enclose the interior parts of a HOOK BLOCK ASSEMBLY such as sheaves, ball bearings and bolts. Hook mounting features or similar suspension devices are included.
- What is a Single Leg Webbing Assembly? 1732 Items
- A Single Leg Webbing Assembly (WEBBING ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG) is a sling fabricated from a single length of webbing termination at each end in a built in loop or attachments. See also CHAIN ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG; FIBER ROPE ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG and WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG.
- What is a Pallet Lifting Fork? 70 Items
- A Pallet Lifting Fork (FORK,PALLET LIFTING) is a fork-type unit consisting of one or more prongs and having facilities for attaching to a separate power source (such as a crane or the like), designed for handling (palletized) material.
- What is a Multiple Leg Sling Set? 105 Items
- A Multiple Leg Sling Set (SLING SET,MULTIPLE LEG) is an item consisting of two or more SLING, MULTIPLE LEG.
- What is a Hoisting Adapter Kit? 17 Items
- A Hoisting Adapter Kit (ADAPTER KIT,HOISTING) is an item consisting of two or more ADAPTER,HOISTING and attaching hardware.
Stock Items From Supply Class 3940 Page 1of 50
- 91028747
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- E13708
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 4
- 74D110135-1001
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 0500 200K
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 3002A5
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- D008432
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- C2445
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: X
- 05-0004-16
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- KSB6241-G-IE-150-3.15T-150X6
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- 35395
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2
- 3940012042698
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- D3340 003
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: D
- 2165003
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 8899750
- RNCC: 7 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: D
- D3340 002
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: B
- YMD-13345
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- MS-32135C
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- DOE-EE1801DNFX7
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 19009A0130
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: C
- FUS SSN W 3 14
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3