What is Federal Supply Class 4310?

FSC 4310 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4310) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Compressors and Vacuum Pumps.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4310?

NSC 4310 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4310 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Compressors and Vacuum Pumps.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4310 in?

FSC 4310 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 43 which contains Pumps and Compressors.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4310 in?

NSC 4310is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 43 which contains Pumps and Compressors.

What is a Reciprocating Compressor?

A Reciprocating Compressor (COMPRESSOR,RECIPROCATING) is a positive displacement compressor designed to compress air or gas from an initial intake pressure to a higher discharge pressure by means of reciprocating piston(s) in cylinder(s). It is designed to be driven by an independent power source, such as an electric motor, gasoline or diesel engine, or the like. It does not include the prime mover, air storage tank, and the like. It may include various peripheral components, such as drive pulley, unloader, and the like.

What is an Intake Air Cleaner?

An Intake Air Cleaner (AIR CLEANER,INTAKE) is a device designed to prevent foreign particles from entering the air intake system of an internal combustion engine or air compressor. Excludes mufflers.

What is a Dirt And Liquid Deflector?

A Dirt And Liquid Deflector (DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND LIQUID) is an item so shaped as to deflect one or more of the following: dust, dirt, grease, oil, or liquid into a desired direction or away from a particular area. Can be attached to a stationary or with a revolving part.May or may notbe a mechanical device.

A Breather is a mechanical device designed to permit a free flow of air into and out of an enclosure, usually used on engine crankcase, vehicular differentials and transmissions, pumps, compressors, and the like. See also CAP, VENT, FUEL STORAGE TANK. excludes VENTALATOR (as modified).

What is a Piston Ring?

A Piston Ring (RING,PISTON) is a circular, single or multipiece item, metallic or nonmetallic in composition, designed to be fitted in a circumferential groove in a piston and to spring outward against the cylinder wall to function as a seal or wiper. It is supplied in various cross-sectional shapes and is cut through at one point to allow for installation in the piston ring groove. It may include an expander. Excludes PACKING, PREFORMED; RETAINER, OIL SEAL; RETAINER, PACKING; RING, RETAINING; RING WIPER; and SEAL RING, METAL.

What is a Piston Ring Set?

A Piston Ring Set (RING SET,PISTON) is two or more complete RING, PISTON grouped for a single piston or for all pistons of an internal combustion engine, air compressor, or the like.

What is a Piston Pin?

A Piston Pin (PIN,PISTON) is a cylindrically-shaped metal item, usually tubular, designed to form a pivoting connection between the piston and connecting rod of an internal combustion engine, compressor and like items. May include oil sealing or pin retaining plugs. Excludes BUSHING, SLEEVE; PIN, GROOVED, HEADLESS; PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS; and PIN, HOLLOW.

What is a Cylinder Sleeve?

A Cylinder Sleeve is a tubular metal item designed primarily as a replaceable wear surface within the cylinder bore of a piston type internal combustion engine, compressor, or reciprocating pump.

What is a Centrifugal Compressor?

A Centrifugal Compressor (COMPRESSOR,CENTRIFUGAL) is a nonpositive displacement compressor designed to compress air or gas from an initial intake pressure to a higher discharge pressure by means of bucketed or finned type rotary impeller(s) inclosed in a housing. It is designed to be driven by an independent power source, such as an electric motor, gasoline or diesel engine, or the like. It does not include the prime mover, air storage tank, and the like. It may include various peripheral components, such as drive pulley, unloader, and the like.

What is a Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder?

A Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder (CYLINDER,RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR) is a cylinder designed to compress air or gas from an initial intake pressure to a higher discharge pressure. Excludes cylinder assemblies.

What is a Compressor Piston?

A Compressor Piston (PISTON,COMPRESSOR) is a cylindrical piece which moves or reciprocates in a cylinder to compress air or gas from an initial intake pressure to a higher discharge pressure. May include integral connecting rod.

What is a Reciprocating Compressor Unit?

A Reciprocating Compressor Unit (COMPRESSOR UNIT,RECIPROCATING) is an assembled unit consisting of a commonly mounted reciprocating compressor(s) and a prime mover(s). For items with additional equipment which extends the function of the unit beyond the delivery of compressed air or gas, see PNEUMATIC TOOL AND COMPRESSOR OUTFIT, or more specific names, as applicable. Excludes AUXILIARY SET, ENGINE DRIVEN.

What is a Rotary Compressor Unit?

A Rotary Compressor Unit (COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROTARY) is an assembled unit consisting of a commonly mounted rotary compressor(s) amd a prime mover(s). For items with additional equipment which extends the function of the item beyond the delivery of compressed air or gas, see PNEUMATIC TOOL AND COMPRESSOR OUTFIT, or other more specific names, as applicable. Excludes AUXILIARY SET, ENGINE DRIVEN.

What is a Rotary Compressor?

A Rotary Compressor (COMPRESSOR,ROTARY) is a positive displacement compressor designed to compress air or gas by means of rotating elements inclosed in a housing. The rotating elements may be classified as (1) Sliding Vane, which is a combination of longitudinal vanes and rotor, (2) Axial Screw, which consists of two or more symmetrically-formed helical rotors mounted on parallel shafts, (3) Two Impeller, which consists of mated lobed impellers, symmetrical in design synchronized by a pair of gears, (4) Liquid Piston, which is a rotor with shrouded vanes wherein water or other liquid is used as a sealing agent. It is designed to be driven by an independent power source such as an electric motor, gasoline or diesel engine, or the like. It does not include the prime mover, air storage tank, and the like. It may include various peripheral components such as drive pulley, unloader, and the like.

What is a Reciprocating Vacuum Pump?

A Reciprocating Vacuum Pump (VACUUM PUMP,RECIPROCATING) is a vacuum pump used to create extremely low pressure by means of reciprocating element(s) in an enclosure(s). It is designed to be driven manually or by a prime mover which is not an integral part of the pump. It may include a vacuum storage tank(s) and various peripheral components such as driven pulleys.

What is a Rotary Vacuum Pump?

A Rotary Vacuum Pump (VACUUM PUMP,ROTARY) is a vacuum pump used to create extremely low pressure by means of a rotating element(s) in an enclosure. It is designed to be driven manually or by a prime mover which is not an integral part of the pump. It may include a vacuum storage tank(s) and various peripheral components such as driven pulleys.

What is a Rotary Vacuum Pump Unit?

A Rotary Vacuum Pump Unit (VACUUM PUMP UNIT,ROTARY) is an assembled unit consisting of a commonly mounted rotary vacuum pump(s), prime mover(s), and the necessary components to provide for a complete operation. It may include vacuum storage tank(s).

What is a Compressor Parts Kit?

A Compressor Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,COMPRESSOR) is a parts kit used to repair a COMPRESSOR (1),CENTRIFUGAL; COMPRESSOR (1), RECIPROCATING; COMPRESSOR (1), RECIPROCATING AND ROTARY; COMPRESSOR (1), ROTARY. Excludes PART KIT (1), BRAKE AIR COMPRESSOR; PARTS KIT (1), PISTON ASSEMBLY, COMPRESSOR.

What is a Valve Head?

A Valve Head (HEAD,VALVE) is an item designed to mate with a hydraulic or pneumatic valve body. It must have inlet and/or outlet port(s). For items without ports see CAP (1), VALVE.

What is a Special Shaped Pump Diaphragm?

A Special Shaped Pump Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,PUMP,SPECIAL SHAPED) is an item constructed of one or more layers of thin flexible material, either laminated or separated. It is designed to form a tight seal between the openings of a pump and to transmit pressure inducted motion either directly or through a mechanical linkage. The item may contain bolt holes and/or a center hole. Excludes DIAPHRAGM, VALVE, SPECIAL SHAPED.

What is an Exhaust-Intake Pneumatic Muffler?

An Exhaust-Intake Pneumatic Muffler (PNEUMATIC MUFFLER,EXHAUST-INTAKE) is a noise control/filtering device of various sizes, shapes, designs, materials (metallic/non-metallic) and varied mounting configurations used to diffuse air blasts, lowers air velocity, reduce noise, filtration of airborne moisture and/or dust contamination, pressure equalization, speed control for air operated devices. For vehicular application see MUFFLER, (as modified).

What is an Air Compressor Housing?

An Air Compressor Housing (HOUSING,AIR COMPRESSOR) is an airtight housing for the internal mechanism of a machine which increases the pressure of incoming air before releasing it. Bored for related component parts.

What is a Valve Stop Plate?

A Valve Stop Plate (PLATE,VALVE STOP) is a dish shaped metallic device with varying shaped holes designed to limit the vertical travel of the valve spring components. It may provide a seating surface, while keeping the inlet and/or discharge valve components properly aligned during operation.

What is a Reciprocating Compressor Piston Guide Piston?

A Reciprocating Compressor Piston Guide Piston (PISTON,PISTON GUIDE,RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR) is an item which is attached to the connecting rod by means of a piston pin and which is provided with a means for attaching the piston rod assembly. It may have a groove(s) for an oil and/or wiper ring, but it is never designed for compression action.

What is a Compressor Valve Plate?

A Compressor Valve Plate (VALVE PLATE,COMPRESSOR) is an item of various sizes and shapes, rigid, flat and generally smooth. It is normally located between the top of the body and the head. It may include valve ports, and may be issued with gaskets, washers, springs, bolts, disc and the like.

What is a Compressor Compressed Air Cooler?

A Compressor Compressed Air Cooler (COOLER,COMPRESSED AIR,COMPRESSOR) is an item designed to lower the temperature of the compressed air by having air flow through pipes immersed in water.

What is a Piston Connecting Rod?

A Piston Connecting Rod (CONNECTING ROD,PISTON) is a device used for connecting a piston to a crankshaft or to a master connecting rod of an internal combustion engine, steam reciprocating engine, reciprocating air compressor, or the like. The rod may be connected directly to the piston, or it may transmit the motion through a crosshead.

What is an Intake Air Cleaner Filter Element?

An Intake Air Cleaner Filter Element (FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANER) is a replaceable device designed to remove dust, pollen or other foreign matter from the air passing through it. The removal of particles is accomplished by porous material (metallic or non-metallic), wire mesh, or the like. It is designed to fit into an AIR CLEANER,INTAKE.

What is a Compressor Crankshaft?

A Compressor Crankshaft (CRANKSHAFT,COMPRESSOR) is a rotating member of an air compressor, designed to transmit the linear thrust of a piston(s) and connecting rod assembly(ies) into axial motion.

What is a Compressor Cylinder Head?

A Compressor Cylinder Head (CYLINDER HEAD,COMPRESSOR) is an item designed to inclose the cylinder bore(s) of an engine block to form a combustion chamber(s). It may have liquid-cooling passage(s) and/or air-cooling fin(s) and may include valve(s), valve guide(s), spring(s), and the like. It is a component part of a COMPRESSOR, RECIPROCATING.

Compressors and Vacuum Pumps - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4310

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4310

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 43 Pumps and Compressors

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 43 Pumps and Compressors

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps
Codified by United Kingdom

43	10	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 4310 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 43, which is dedicated to Pumps And Compressors. Specifically, Class 4310 focuses on Compressors And Vacuum Pumps.

Compressors are mechanical devices that increase the pressure of a gas or air, while vacuum pumps are used to remove gas or air from a closed space, creating a vacuum. These types of equipment are commonly used in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and automotive.

Within Class 4310, you can find a wide range of compressors and vacuum pumps, including reciprocating compressors, rotary compressors, centrifugal compressors, diaphragm compressors, and various types of vacuum pumps such as rotary vane pumps, liquid ring pumps, and turbomolecular pumps.

These compressors and vacuum pumps are designed to meet specific requirements and applications, such as providing compressed air for pneumatic tools, powering HVAC systems, or creating a vacuum for scientific experiments or industrial processes.

When procuring or working with equipment in NATO Supply Class 4310, it is important to consider factors such as capacity, power source, operating pressure, flow rate, and compatibility with the intended application. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure that the equipment meets the necessary safety and quality standards.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 4310 plays a vital role in categorizing and organizing compressors and vacuum pumps within the broader NATO Supply Group 43, facilitating efficient procurement and logistics operations for these essential equipment.

FSC 4310 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Truck Mounted and Trailer Mounted Compressors.

Excludes Refrigeration Compressors (FSC 4130).

Note-This group excludes pumps and compressors designed for use on individual types of equipment, such as engine fuel pumps, aircraft propeller feathering pumps, fork lift operating pumps, compressors for operating gun turrets, and vehicular brake system compressors. Also excluded are items specially designed as or for use on fuel dispensing equipment. The FSC indexes and structure will govern the classification of these items permitted classification in a single class only.

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