What is Federal Supply Class 3950?

FSC 3950 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3950) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3950?

NSC 3950 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3950 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3950 in?

FSC 3950 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3950 in?

NSC 3950is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

What is a Power Operated Drum Winch?

A Power Operated Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,POWER OPERATED) is a power operated mechanical device having a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY. It may include a power unit. Excludes those items designed for mounting on self-propelled vehicles.

A Capstan is a mechanical device containing a revolving head or spool, vertically mounted, around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting pulling power. The capstan may contain an auxiliary head or spool.

What is a Chain Hoist?

A Chain Hoist (HOIST,CHAIN) is a device designed to be suspended above deck, floor or ground level having one or more revolving whelped wheels over which a chain is passed for the purpose of raising or lowering a load. May be suspended so as to travel on a fixed track.

A Windlass is a base or deck mounted device having a revolvable whelped wheel(s) (wildcats) over which a chain is passed for raising and lowering a load. The device may have a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy or capstan head(s)) around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting power.

What is a Hand Operated Drum Winch?

A Hand Operated Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,HAND OPERATED) is a manually operated mechanical device having a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, strap or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY.

What is a Portable Floor Crane?

A Portable Floor Crane (CRANE,FLOOR,PORTABLE) is a boom type or trestle type crane mounted on wheels and/or casters, manually propelled and equipped with an integral power or manually operated hoisting mechanism. It is used for lifting, loading and stacking materials.

What is a Friction Lining?

A Friction Lining (LINING,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds, cut or molded to a specific size. It may be a segment or a complete lining. It is usually designed to be fastened to a shoe, disk, band, cone, or the like, but may be installed without fastening. It provides a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion. Excludes LINING MATERIAL, FRICTION.

What is a Friction Lining Material?

A Friction Lining Material (LINING MATERIAL,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds woven or molded into roll or sheet form of uniform width and thickness and may be fabricated with or without cork inserts. It is intended as the bulk material from which LINING, FRICTION may be fabricated for use on disks, shoes, or bands to provide a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion.

What is a Crane Wear Plate?

A Crane Wear Plate (WEAR PLATE,CRANE) is a rigid metallic or non-metallic item of various shapes, designed for mounting on a crane body, and/or boom and the like to prevent wear or damage of component parts as a result of friction. It may have a flat or convex bearing surface, and may be riveted, welded, bolt mounted and the like.

What is a Winch Drum?

A Winch Drum (DRUM,WINCH) is a cylindrical item which accommodates and secures, on the periphery, a rope, line, chain, or the like, and is used on a WINCH, DRUM POWER OPERATED or WINCH, DRUM, HAND OPERATED. Excludes DRUM, WINCH, AIRCRAFT.

Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks - Australia (AU)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3950

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3950

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 39 Materials Handling Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 39 Materials Handling Equipment

Items Managed by Australia (AU) - NCB is 66

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NSN Format for Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks
Codified by Australia

39	50	66	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3950 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 39, which is dedicated to Materials Handling Equipment. Specifically, Class 3950 focuses on Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.

Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks are essential equipment used in various industries for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy loads. They play a crucial role in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and other sectors where materials handling is required.

NATO Supply Class 3950 includes a wide range of equipment, such as:

1. Winches: Winches are mechanical devices used to wind or unwind cables or ropes to move or lift heavy objects. They are commonly used in industries like maritime, construction, and forestry.

2. Hoists: Hoists are devices used for lifting or lowering loads vertically. They are often used in construction sites, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. Hoists can be manual, electric, or hydraulic, depending on the application.

3. Cranes: Cranes are large, powerful machines used for lifting and moving heavy objects horizontally and vertically. They are commonly seen in construction sites, ports, and shipyards. Cranes come in various types, including tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, and truck-mounted cranes.

4. Derricks: Derricks are structures equipped with lifting devices used for hoisting heavy loads, typically in the oil and gas industry. They are commonly used for drilling operations, as well as for lifting and positioning equipment on offshore platforms.

NATO Supply Class 3950 ensures that these equipment types are properly classified and standardized for military and logistical purposes within NATO member countries. This classification system helps in inventory management, procurement, and interoperability among NATO forces.

If you need more specific information about any particular equipment within this class, please let me know.

FSC 3950 Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks - Australia (AU)

Includes Windlasses: Capstans: Ore Bridges: Gypsies: Warehouse Cranes: Wharf Cranes, Mobile or Fixed: Overhead Traveling Cranes.

Excludes Crane-Shovels (FSC 3810); Barge Mounted Cranes (FSC 1935); Winches for Integral Mounting on Trucks or Tractors (FSC 3830); Locomotive Cranes (FSC 2230).

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3950

What is Federal Supply Class 3950?: FSC 3950 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3950) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3950?: NSC 3950 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3950 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3950 in?: FSC 3950 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3950 in?: NSC 3950 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3950

What is a Power Operated Drum Winch? 36 Items: A Power Operated Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,POWER OPERATED) is a power operated mechanical device having a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY. It may include a power unit. Excludes those items designed for mounting on self-propelled vehicles.
What is a Capstan? 18 Items: A Capstan is a mechanical device containing a revolving head or spool, vertically mounted, around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting pulling power. The capstan may contain an auxiliary head or spool.
What is a Chain Hoist? 52 Items: A Chain Hoist (HOIST,CHAIN) is a device designed to be suspended above deck, floor or ground level having one or more revolving whelped wheels over which a chain is passed for the purpose of raising or lowering a load. May be suspended so as to travel on a fixed track.
What is a Windlass? 15 Items: A Windlass is a base or deck mounted device having a revolvable whelped wheel(s) (wildcats) over which a chain is passed for raising and lowering a load. The device may have a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy or capstan head(s)) around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting power.
What is a Hand Operated Drum Winch? 25 Items: A Hand Operated Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,HAND OPERATED) is a manually operated mechanical device having a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, strap or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY.
What is a Portable Floor Crane? 19 Items: A Portable Floor Crane (CRANE,FLOOR,PORTABLE) is a boom type or trestle type crane mounted on wheels and/or casters, manually propelled and equipped with an integral power or manually operated hoisting mechanism. It is used for lifting, loading and stacking materials.
What is a Friction Lining? 18 Items: A Friction Lining (LINING,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds, cut or molded to a specific size. It may be a segment or a complete lining. It is usually designed to be fastened to a shoe, disk, band, cone, or the like, but may be installed without fastening. It provides a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion. Excludes LINING MATERIAL, FRICTION.
What is a Friction Lining Material? 11 Items: A Friction Lining Material (LINING MATERIAL,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds woven or molded into roll or sheet form of uniform width and thickness and may be fabricated with or without cork inserts. It is intended as the bulk material from which LINING, FRICTION may be fabricated for use on disks, shoes, or bands to provide a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion.
What is a Crane Wear Plate? 10 Items: A Crane Wear Plate (WEAR PLATE,CRANE) is a rigid metallic or non-metallic item of various shapes, designed for mounting on a crane body, and/or boom and the like to prevent wear or damage of component parts as a result of friction. It may have a flat or convex bearing surface, and may be riveted, welded, bolt mounted and the like.
What is a Winch Drum? 10 Items: A Winch Drum (DRUM,WINCH) is a cylindrical item which accommodates and secures, on the periphery, a rope, line, chain, or the like, and is used on a WINCH, DRUM POWER OPERATED or WINCH, DRUM, HAND OPERATED. Excludes DRUM, WINCH, AIRCRAFT.