What is Federal Supply Class 5210?

FSC 5210 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5210) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5210?

NSC 5210 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5210 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5210 in?

FSC 5210 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 52 which contains Measuring Tools.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5210 in?

NSC 5210is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 52 which contains Measuring Tools.

A Plumb Bob is a small heavy weight with some means of attaching a line at one end. It is used for finding the vertical or perpendicular line to a horizontal plane.

What is a Straightedge?

A Straightedge is a bar or slip of wood, metal, or plastic, having one or more long edges made straight within a desired degree of accuracy. It is used for testing straight lines or surfaces, drawing straight lines, and the like. Straightedges having one beveled edge may be graduated on the beveled edge. Excludes STRAIGHTEDGE, PARALLEL RULING, GUIDE CORD; SCALE (as modified); RULE (as modified) and RULER (as modified).

What is a Gage Block Set?

A Gage Block Set is a group of hardened metallic blocks with parallel surfaces superfinished flat to permit wringing together. They may be in various sizes according to requirements. Tolerances are held so that accumulated error is very small. Used in set-up and inspection of precision work.

What is a Rule Depth Gage?

A Rule Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,RULE) is an instrument consisting of a hardened steel base (head) and a rule (or rod) which slides through the base. It is used to measure or determine the depth of holes, slots, and grooves, and if the base is graduated in degrees and the rule is adjustable, to duplicate angles and chamfers.

What is a Thickness Gage?

A Thickness Gage (GAGE,THICKNESS) is one or more tempered steel blades (leaves) ground to and marked with their respective thickness and mounted in a holder or encased within a frame or case into which the leaves fold. It is used for checking narrow slots or gaging the clearance between fitted parts. Excludes BLADE, THICKNESS GAGE. See also GAGE, GAP SETTING.

What is a Telescoping Gage?

A Telescoping Gage (GAGE,TELESCOPING) is a measuring instrument used to transfer inside measurements of holes or slots to micrometer calipers for direct reading. It consists of a rod with spring expanding plunger to which is attached a handle designed to lock plunger at any point within the range of the gage. Excludes GAGE, SMALL HOLE.

What is a Bench Level?

A Bench Level (LEVEL,BENCH) is a very sensitive instrument used to establish accurately the horizontal plane. It consists of a machined and scraped metal base with an involute groove or flat base. It has an adjustable or nonadjustable vial which may be graduated or plain. It has no mounting facilities.

What is a Circular Vial Cylindrical Level?

A Circular Vial Cylindrical Level (LEVEL,CYLINDRICAL,CIRCULAR VIAL) is a precision instrument used to determine a horizontal plane in all directions on one setting. It is centrally located in relation to the periphery of the top of the item, for centering the bubble. The item may be mounted to a cylinder.

What is a Level And Plumb?

A Level And Plumb is an instrument used to establish the horizontal or vettical plane. It consists of a body of wood, metal or bakelite with one or more level vials and one or more plumb vials.

What is a Dial Indicator?

A Dial Indicator (INDICATOR,DIAL) is a mechanism for amplifying and measuring the displacement of a movable contact point, thereby measuring a dimension or variation from a standard dimension. It consists essentially of a case with means for mounting the indicator, a spindle carrying the contact point, an amplifying mechanism, a pointer and a graduated dial. May include accessories and/or attachments. Excludes INDICATOR, SCALE. See also GAGE, DEPTH, DIAL INDICATING.

What is a Screw Pitch Gage?

A Screw Pitch Gage (GAGE,SCREW PITCH) is one or more blades (leaves) of tempered steel, ground to and marked with their respective pitch, expressed as number of threads per inch in the English system and as millimeters or fractional parts thereof in the metric system. It is used for checking the pitch of external or internal screw threads.

What is a Thickness Gage Blade?

A Thickness Gage Blade (BLADE,THICKNESS GAGE) is an item made of tempered steel, usually strip of leaf in shape, 12 inches (304.8 mm) or less in length, ground to and normally marked with its specific thickness. The blade may have a hole in one end, which allows for insertion in a thickness gage used either singly or with a readily attachable handle for checking or setting valve tappets, piston clearance, ring gear and pinion play, guided missile antenna radome and guided missile test stand cradle clearance, and the like. Excludes bulk thickness gage stock.

What is a Mechanics' Dividers?

A Mechanics' Dividers (DIVIDERS,MECHANICS') is an instrument consisting of two adjustable legs joined at one end by a pivot and each leg terminating in a sharp point at the other end. Used primarily by machinists and sheet metal mechanics for marking measurements, describing circles and laying out work.

What is a Vernier Caliper?

A Vernier Caliper (CALIPER,VERNIER) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate internal or external measurments. It consists of a CALIPER, SLIDE with a small auxiliary scale made to slide along the main scale to determine accurate fractional parts of divisions of the main scale.

What is a Vernier Depth Gage?

A Vernier Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,VERNIER) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate measurements of recesses and depth of holes. It consists of a GAGE, DEPTH, RULE with a small auxiliary scale attached to the base and through which the graduated rule slides.

What is a Level Vial?

A Level Vial (VIAL,LEVEL) is a small transparent vessel, inclosing a liquid with an air bubble. It is the indicating part of a level. The item may be cylindrical in shape, or a comparatively flat, cicular item, but does not have a mounting hardware. For mounted items and items including mounting or mounting hardware, see LEVEL (as modified).

What is a Dial Indicating Depth Gage?

A Dial Indicating Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,DIAL INDICATING) is a precision instrument designed for accurately measuring the depth of grooes, holes, or irregular parts. It consists of a dial indicator permanently attached to a horizontal base. Excludes INDICATOR, DIAL.

What is a Gage Block?

A Gage Block is a hardened metallic block with parallel precision ground superfinished surfaces to permit wringing together. A component of GAGE BLOCK SET used in setup and inspection work. Excludes GAGE BLOCK SET.

What is an Inside Micrometer Caliper?

An Inside Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,INSIDE) is a precision adjustable end measuring instrument designed for making accurate internal linear measurements of cylinders, rings, and the like. It consists of a micrometer head with either extension rods or slide caliper-style jaws.

What is an Outside Micrometer Caliper?

An Outside Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,OUTSIDE) is a precision measuring instrument with a micrometer screw attachment used for making exact external linear measurements of thickness, outside diameters, or distances over two parallel planes. It consists of a U-frame and a micrometer, the spindle of which is aligned with an opposite anvil. It may incldue a dial indicator, digital display, and/or a push-button mechanism which activates a retractable anvil to assure uniformity of contact pressure, and permits use as a visual comparator. Graduations may be in inches and/or millimeters.

What is a Micrometer Depth Gage?

A Micrometer Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,MICROMETER) is a precision instrument designed for accurately measuring the depth of grooves, holes, or irregular parts. It consists of a micrometer attached vertically to a base and one or more measuring rods.

What is a Measuring Tape?

A Measuring Tape (TAPE,MEASURING) is a narrow strip of flexible material graduated with markings to indicate a specific type of measure such as arithmetic, geometric, metric, or the like. All tapes are used principally in measuring distances and dimensions too long to be measured by a ruler, are usually enclosed into a case with accommodations for rewinding and may or may not have a ring at one end. Includes dressmaker tapes to heavy-duty types sometimes called surveyor's chains, usually mounted in reels with holding handles.

What is a Digital Display Caliper?

A Digital Display Caliper (CALIPER,DIGITAL DISPLAY) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate internal or external measurements. It consists of a ride stock with fixed jaw and an integral sliding tongue with integral jaw. The measuring value is electronically calculated and digitally displayed on the sliding tongue.

What is a Machinist's Rule?

A Machinist's Rule (RULE,MACHINIST'S) is a graduated piece of metal, used for making linear measurments. Excludes BLADE,COMBINATION SQUARE. For machinist's rules having an integral or removable hook, see RULE, HOOK.

Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5210

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5210

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 52 Measuring Tools

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 52 Measuring Tools

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

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NSN Format for Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's
Codified by United Kingdom

52	10	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5210 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 52, which is dedicated to measuring tools. Specifically, Class 5210 focuses on measuring tools used by craftsmen.

Measuring tools are essential for craftsmen as they enable accurate and precise measurements, ensuring the quality and precision of their work. Class 5210 includes a wide range of measuring tools that craftsmen use in various industries, such as construction, woodworking, metalworking, and engineering.

Some common examples of measuring tools found in Class 5210 include:

1. Tape Measures: Used for measuring distances and lengths. They typically have a flexible tape with markings in both metric and imperial units.

2. Calipers: Used for measuring the distance between two opposite sides of an object. Calipers can be either digital or analog and come in various types, such as vernier calipers, dial calipers, and digital calipers.

3. Micrometers: Used for precise measurements of small objects or components. Micrometers provide accurate readings in micrometers (µm) or thousandths of an inch.

4. Levels: Used for determining if a surface is level or plumb. Levels can be bubble levels, laser levels, or digital levels.

5. Gauges: Used for measuring various parameters, such as thickness, diameter, or depth. Examples include thread gauges, feeler gauges, and bore gauges.

6. Protractors: Used for measuring angles. Protractors can be either circular or digital, and they help craftsmen achieve accurate angular measurements.

These are just a few examples of the measuring tools included in NATO Supply Class 5210. Craftsmen rely on these tools to ensure precision and accuracy in their work, ultimately contributing to the overall quality of their craftsmanship.

FSC 5210 Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Calipers; Levels; Micrometers; Plumb Bobs; Precision Tapes; Squares; Angle Gages; Center Gages; Depth Gages; Draw Gages; Drill Point Gages; Fillet and Radius Gages; Glaziers' Gages; Height Gages (Vernier); Planer Gages; Rivet Selector Gages; Saw Tooth Set Gages; Screw Pitch Gages; Surface Gages; Telescoping Gages; Thickness Gages; Tube Bead Gages; Tube Flare Gages; Twist Drill Gages; Twist Drill and Rod Gages; Twist Drill and Tap Gages; Taper-Wire-Thickness Gages; Wire Gages; Tool Setting Planer and Shaper Gages; Gage Blocks.

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