What is Federal Supply Class 3990?

FSC 3990 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3990) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3990?

NSC 3990 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3990 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3990 in?

FSC 3990 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3990 in?

NSC 3990is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

What is a Material Handling Pallet?

A Material Handling Pallet (PALLET,MATERIAL HANDLING) is an item consisting of a platform(s) designed primarily for moving material by fork-lift trucks. It may have two or more stringers, four or more legs, fixed or removable, and may have sides extending above the platform deck. It may also be equipped with hoisting fittings to permit lifting by sling(s). Excludes SKID, PLATFORM; SKIP BOX, MATERIAL HANDLING; and PLATFORM, MATERIAL HANDLING.

What is a Vehicle Loading Ramp?

A Vehicle Loading Ramp (RAMP,LOADING,VEHICLE) is a ramp which is used for loading cargo on a ship, railroad car, truck, trailer, aircraft, and the like.

What is a Load Binder?

A Load Binder (BINDER,LOAD) is a levered device designed to take up the slack in a rope, chain, cable, or band encircling a load for the purpose of securely restraining the material. It may include the rope, chain, cable or band. See also BAR, EXTENSION, LOAD BINDER.Excludes HOIST, CHAIN.

A Tote Box (BOX,TOTE) is a reusable box, usually rectangular in shape which may have a lid. It may be collapsible and capable of being nested and/or stacked. It is not compartmented but may have dividers or insert tray(s). It is designed for manual material handling operations to facilitate the collection and movement of miscellaneous items within warehouses, maintenance shops, and stores. Excludes BOX (1), SHIPPING. See also BOX (3), SMALL PARTS.

What is a Vehicle Cargo Tie Down?

A Vehicle Cargo Tie Down (TIE DOWN,CARGO,VEHICLE) is an item consisting of rope(s), cable(s), chain(s) or strap(s) terminated on one or more end(s) with hook(s), ring(s), clamp(s) and the like, designed to secure or restrain movement of cargo carried on a vehicle. May include spring(s), turnbuckle(s) or other tensioning devices.

Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment - New Zealand (NZ)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3990

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3990

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 39 Materials Handling Equipment

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

Items Managed by New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

NSN Format for Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment
Codified by New Zealand

39	90	98	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3990 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 39, which is dedicated to Materials Handling Equipment. Specifically, Class 3990 focuses on Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.

Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment refers to a wide range of equipment used for the handling, transportation, and storage of materials in various industries. This class includes equipment that may not fit into other specific categories within the Materials Handling Equipment group.

Some examples of equipment that fall under NATO Supply Class 3990 include:

1. Dollies: These are wheeled platforms used for moving heavy or bulky items.

2. Pallet Trucks: Also known as pallet jacks or pallet lifters, these are used for lifting and moving pallets.

3. Conveyors: These are systems used for the automated movement of materials from one location to another.

4. Hoists: Hoists are used for lifting and lowering heavy objects using a pulley system.

5. Cranes: Cranes are used for lifting and moving heavy loads in construction, manufacturing, and other industries.

6. Lift Tables: These are hydraulic or mechanical platforms used for raising and lowering materials to a desired height.

7. Trolleys: Trolleys are wheeled carts used for transporting materials within a facility.

8. Drum Handling Equipment: This includes equipment designed for the safe handling and transportation of drums and barrels.

9. Racks and Shelving: These are storage systems used for organizing and storing materials.

10. Dock Equipment: This includes equipment used for loading and unloading materials at docks, such as dock levelers and dock seals.

It's important to note that this classification system is used by NATO for procurement and inventory management purposes. The purpose of these classifications is to ensure standardization and compatibility among NATO member countries when it comes to the procurement and use of materials handling equipment.

If you need more specific information about a particular type of equipment within NATO Supply Class 3990, please let me know.

FSC 3990 Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment - New Zealand (NZ)

Includes Skids; Pallets.

Excludes Airfield Engine Transport Skids.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3990

What is Federal Supply Class 3990?: FSC 3990 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3990) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3990?: NSC 3990 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3990 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3990 in?: FSC 3990 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3990 in?: NSC 3990 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3990

What is a Material Handling Pallet? 14 Items: A Material Handling Pallet (PALLET,MATERIAL HANDLING) is an item consisting of a platform(s) designed primarily for moving material by fork-lift trucks. It may have two or more stringers, four or more legs, fixed or removable, and may have sides extending above the platform deck. It may also be equipped with hoisting fittings to permit lifting by sling(s). Excludes SKID, PLATFORM; SKIP BOX, MATERIAL HANDLING; and PLATFORM, MATERIAL HANDLING.
What is a Vehicle Loading Ramp? 11 Items: A Vehicle Loading Ramp (RAMP,LOADING,VEHICLE) is a ramp which is used for loading cargo on a ship, railroad car, truck, trailer, aircraft, and the like.
What is a Load Binder? 10 Items: A Load Binder (BINDER,LOAD) is a levered device designed to take up the slack in a rope, chain, cable, or band encircling a load for the purpose of securely restraining the material. It may include the rope, chain, cable or band. See also BAR, EXTENSION, LOAD BINDER.Excludes HOIST, CHAIN.
What is a Tote Box? 13 Items: A Tote Box (BOX,TOTE) is a reusable box, usually rectangular in shape which may have a lid. It may be collapsible and capable of being nested and/or stacked. It is not compartmented but may have dividers or insert tray(s). It is designed for manual material handling operations to facilitate the collection and movement of miscellaneous items within warehouses, maintenance shops, and stores. Excludes BOX (1), SHIPPING. See also BOX (3), SMALL PARTS.
What is a Vehicle Cargo Tie Down? 44 Items: A Vehicle Cargo Tie Down (TIE DOWN,CARGO,VEHICLE) is an item consisting of rope(s), cable(s), chain(s) or strap(s) terminated on one or more end(s) with hook(s), ring(s), clamp(s) and the like, designed to secure or restrain movement of cargo carried on a vehicle. May include spring(s), turnbuckle(s) or other tensioning devices.