What is Federal Supply Class 4940?

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.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4940?

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.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4940 in?

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

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4940 in?

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

What is an Internal Boiler Tube And Flue Cleaner?

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.

What is a Blast Cleaning Cabinet?

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.

What is a Maintenance Platform?

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.

What is an Air Blow Gun?

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.

What is a Paint Spray Gun?

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.

What is a Shaker Type Paint Agitator?

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.

What is a Revolving Shaft Liquid Mixer?

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.

What is a Finishing-Material Pressure-Feed Tank?

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.

What is a Test Adapter?

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.

What is a Paint Spray Outfit?

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.

What is a Spray Gun Oil And Water Separator?

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.

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.

What is a Pressure Jet Steam Cleaner?

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.

What is a Blast Cleaning Machine?

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.

What is a Spraying Booth?

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.

What is a Cold Dip Tank?

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.

What is a Power Operated Pipe And Sewer Auger Machine?

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.

What is a Solvent-Water Pressure Cleaner?

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.

What is an Ultrasonic Cleaner?

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.

What is a Platform Lift?

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.

What is a Mechanical Equipment Test Fixture?

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.

What is a Vehicle Instrument Drill Jig?

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

49	40	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 4940 is a classification for Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. It falls under NATO Supply Group 49, which is dedicated to Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 4940 includes a wide range of specialized equipment used in maintenance and repair shops. This can include tools, machinery, and other equipment specifically designed for various maintenance and repair tasks.

The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing equipment used in maintenance and repair shops within NATO member countries. By using this classification system, it becomes easier to identify, procure, and distribute the necessary equipment for these specialized tasks.

Examples of equipment that may fall under NATO Supply Class 4940 include welding machines, hydraulic presses, diagnostic tools, specialized hand tools, and other equipment used for maintenance and repair purposes.

It is important to note that this classification system is specific to NATO member countries and is used primarily for military purposes. However, the classification can also be used as a reference for non-military organizations or individuals involved in maintenance and repair work.

If you need more specific information about a particular item or have any other questions, feel free to ask!

FSC 4940 Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment - Canada (CA)

Includes Paint Spraying Equipment.

Excludes Hand Tools (FSG 51).

Note-Specialized equipment which is designed for automotive maintenance and repair, and which is also used for the maintenance and repair of nonautomotive vehicles or equipment, will be classified in Class 4910. Jigs, fixtures, and templates used in conjunction with maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment are classified in this group. However, jigs, fixtures, and templates used in conjunction with metalworking machinery are classified in Group 34. Infrared assemblies, subassemblies, and components specifically designed as test and maintenance specialized equipment are classified in the appropriate classes of this group. Excluded from this group is infrared equipment designed for testing communications and night vision equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4940

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4940

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