Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment from Canada (CA)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 4940?

Accepted Answer

FSC 4940 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4940) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4940?

Accepted Answer

NSC 4940 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4940 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4940 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 4940 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 49 which contains Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4940 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 4940is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 49 which contains Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment.

Question 5

What is an Internal Boiler Tube And Flue Cleaner?

Accepted Answer

An Internal Boiler Tube And Flue Cleaner (TUBE AND FLUE CLEANER,BOILER,INTERNAL) is a hand- or power-operated tool designed to remove inside deposits from boiler tubes by cutting, and/or scraping and with or without brushing. It may also be equipped with a vibrator head to remove scale from the exterior of boiler tubes. Excludes BRUSH, WIRE, BOILER TUBE.

Question 6

What is a Blast Cleaning Cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A Blast Cleaning Cabinet is a suitable inclosure equipped with necessary devices through which abrasive materials are ejected either by air pressure or by centrifugal force against surface to be cleaned. It is designed to allow the operator to perform his duties through protected hand holes, viewing the operation through a suitable window.

Question 7

What is a Maintenance Platform?

Accepted Answer

A Maintenance Platform is an item of equipment with small floored area(s) supported by scaffolding of metal or wood framework, either portable or stationary. For use in repairing, cleaning, installing, and inspection of property, machinery, and equipment above the general floor level. Excludes MAINTENANCE PLATFORM, AIRCRAFT and MAINTENANCE PLATFORM, GUIDED MISSILE or the like.

Question 8

What is an Air Blow Gun?

Accepted Answer

An Air Blow Gun (GUN,AIR BLOW) is a mechanical device designed for attachment to the discharge end of a compressed air line, for blowing dirt or other foreign substance from motors, machinery, and the like.

Question 9

What is a Paint Spray Gun?

Accepted Answer

A Paint Spray Gun (SPRAY GUN,PAINT) is a mechaincal device for bringing air and a stream of paint or similar material together, atomizing or breaking up the stream into a spray and ejecting it for the purpose of applying a coating to an object or surface at high speed. See also SPRAY OUTFIT, PAINT.

Question 10

What is a Shaker Type Paint Agitator?

Accepted Answer

A Shaker Type Paint Agitator (AGITATOR,PAINT,SHAKER TYPE) is a mechanical device consisting of a power-driven can holder or holders which shake or vibrate the contents of the can. It is used for rejuvenating or conditioning paint and the like.

Question 11

What is a Revolving Shaft Liquid Mixer?

Accepted Answer

A Revolving Shaft Liquid Mixer (MIXER,LIQUID,REVOLVING SHAFT) is a mechanical device which may be fastened to a tank, vat, drum, and the like, consisting of an electric or pneumatic powered rotating shaft to which one or more stirrers or impellers are affixed. Excludes MIXING MACHINE, FOOD, ELECTRIC and MIXER, FLUID, ELECTRIC.

Question 12

What is a Finishing-Material Pressure-Feed Tank?

Accepted Answer

A Finishing-Material Pressure-Feed Tank (TANK,PRESSURE-FEED,FINISHING-MATERIAL) is a metal container of sturdy construction used to hold materials such as paint, enamel, lacquer, emulsified asphalt, flock, latex, and ceramic materials, under pressure until released through a remote-operated spray gun by the air-displacement principle. Flow is controlled by valves, regulators, and gages on a lid clamped securely to the container. Excludes cups or other containers secured directly to spray guns.

Question 13

What is a Test Adapter?

Accepted Answer

A Test Adapter (ADAPTER,TEST) is an adapter which provides facilities for electrically connecting an item to be tested and a piece of test equipment. Do not use for interconnecting cables. Includes plug-in electronic component socket adapters which provide terminations for dynamic testing while an electronic component is inserted. See also COUPLER, TEST SET.

Question 14

What is a Paint Spray Outfit?

Accepted Answer

A Paint Spray Outfit (SPRAY OUTFIT,PAINT) is an outfit consisting of spray gun(s) with fluid and air hose and one or more accessories such as pressure tank(s), feed cup(s) and the like and with or without an air compressor. It is designed for applying paints and similar fluids in large area covering operations at high speed.

Question 15

What is a Spray Gun Oil And Water Separator?

Accepted Answer

A Spray Gun Oil And Water Separator (SEPARATOR,OIL AND WATER,SPRAY GUN) is a device for removing oil, water, dust and other foreign matter from compressed air for paint and metal spraying operations. It also regulates and indicates air pressure by means of valve(s) or gage(s). Excludes SEPARATOR, OIL and SEPARATOR, PIPELINE.

Question 16

What is a Degreaser?

Accepted Answer

A Degreaser is a device designed to remove grease and foreign matter from mechanical parts and like items, usually metallic, by purging action in vaporized or liquid solvent or solvent-free solution confined in a tank or similar vessel. It usally includes a circulating pump, heating mechanism, and may include an auxiliary supply tank and spray equipment, and/or an ultrasonic generator. For ittems consisting essentially of a metal vessel with heating equipment, and adaptable to functions other than degreasing (e.g., wax melting), see TANK, HOT DIP (as modified). See also PARTS CLEANING CAN. SAFETY, BENCH. Excludes CLEANER, ULTRASONIC.

Question 17

What is a Pressure Jet Steam Cleaner?

Accepted Answer

A Pressure Jet Steam Cleaner (CLEANER,STEAM,PRESSURE JET) is a unit designed to remove surface deposits of foreign materials by means of a forced stream of steam and detergent or water. Excludes CLEANER, STEAM, PRESSURE JET, TRAILER MOUNTED; DISHWASHING MACHINE, COMMERCIAL; DISHWASHING MACHINE, HOUSEHOLD; and CLEANER, PRESSURE, SOLVENT-WATER.

Question 18

What is a Blast Cleaning Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Blast Cleaning Machine is a mechanical device consisting of an abrasive container and necessary valves and attachments which, when connected to a source of air pressure, mixes the abrasive with air to be discharged through a hose and nozzle at high speed against a surface not contained by the machine, to perform the function of surface cleaning. May include abrasive recovery system. It is an entirely self-contained unit.

Question 19

What is a Spraying Booth?

Accepted Answer

A Spraying Booth (BOOTH,SPRAYING) is an assembled unit, usually constructed of sheet metal, specifically designed to confine and/or direct fumes, dust and overspray of paint, lacquer, corrosion preventative or like material to a suitable outlet or container. It may or may not be equipped with exhaust fan(s), circulating water pump(s) or both. It may also be incorporated with a tank as an integral or separate unit for storage of the water so circulated.

Question 20

What is a Cold Dip Tank?

Accepted Answer

A Cold Dip Tank (TANK,COLD DIP) is a receptacle mainly constructed of metal, wood, earthenware, or stone. It may be equipped with discharge outlet(s), piping, valve(s), fitting(s), and the like. It may be used to clean metal with solvent or acid solutions, as insulating varnish bath for electric motor armatures, for enameling, quenching, preserving, and the like.

Question 21

What is a Power Operated Pipe And Sewer Auger Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Power Operated Pipe And Sewer Auger Machine (AUGER MACHINE,PIPE AND SEWER,POWER OPERATED) is a machine consisting of a portable steel frame on which is mounted an electric motor or gasoline engine designed to drive flexible steel cables and/or flexible steel rods by means of clutch controlled power cable retrieving equipment. The cables and rods are designed for the mounting of various types of augers and cutting blades. It is used to open clogged pipe and sewer lines. For hand held items designed with a drive similar to an electric drill, see AUGER KIT, WATER CLOSET-PIPE AND SEWER, ELECTRIC.

Question 22

What is a Solvent-Water Pressure Cleaner?

Accepted Answer

A Solvent-Water Pressure Cleaner (CLEANER,PRESSURE,SOLVENT-WATER) is a pressure cleaner used to project streams of water detergents, soaps, or cleaning solvents for cleaning motor vehicle exteriors, engines, aircraft exteriors, and the like. Excludes CLEANING GUN, WATER.

Question 23

What is an Ultrasonic Cleaner?

Accepted Answer

An Ultrasonic Cleaner (CLEANER,ULTRASONIC) is an electrical device designed to clean items by using ultrasonic pressure waves. It consists of an ultrasonic generator for ultrasonic scrubbing action, controls, and may have a stainless steel tank, a basket with or without a cover, and the like. It may also include a heating element and timer. Excludes DEGREASER; PARTS CLEANING CAN, SAFETY BENCH; and WASHING MACHINE LABORATORY.

Question 24

What is a Platform Lift?

Accepted Answer

A Platform Lift is an item of equipment which may be self-propelled, truck mounted or trailer mounted. Item is designed to provide a safe working platform for overhead installation, inspection, maintenance, repair or construction. A small floored area (working platform) is mounted on scissor arms for vertical extension only. Working platform may include a cantilever for additional horizontal reach. Scissor Arms are hydraulically operated and controlled by a mechanism located within the platform and/or on the vehicle. Excludes SERVICING PLATFORM, as modified and MAINTENANCE PLATFORM.

Question 25

What is a Mechanical Equipment Test Fixture?

Accepted Answer

A Mechanical Equipment Test Fixture (FIXTURE,TEST,MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT) is a fixture used to position a mechanical device in a specific manner during testing of its various functions.

Question 26

What is a Vehicle Instrument Drill Jig?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Instrument Drill Jig (JIG,DRILL,INSTRUMENT,VEHICLE) is an item designed to align drill points in preparing the mounting of an instrument in a vehicle.  Excludes BUSHING, DRILL and GUIDE, DRILL.

Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4940

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4940

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 49 Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 49 Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
Codified by Canada

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4940

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4940

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