Hardware, Commercial from Finland (FI)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 5340?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5340 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5340) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Hardware, Commercial.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5340?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5340 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5340 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Hardware, Commercial.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5340 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5340 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5340 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5340is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 5

What is an Angle Bracket?

Accepted Answer

An Angle Bracket (BRACKET,ANGLE) is a ridge item, usually of flat material, formed into a dihedral angle (generally a right angle) which may be reinforced; it is designed to position, align, or support an item(s) in relation to another. Excludes BRACE (as modified); BRACKET (1), MOUNTING; and BRACKET, SHELF.

Question 6

What is a Loop Clamp?

Accepted Answer

A Loop Clamp (CLAMP,LOOP) is a clamp designed to surround other item(s) such as cable(s), conduit(s), pipe(s), hose(s), or tube(s), and to fasten together or to another object or structure. Includes straight flexible items. For items specifically designed to clamp a hose to a connection to prevent leakage, see CLAMP, HOSE. See also HANGER, PIPE and CLIP, SPRING TENSION. For retaining straps with a bridge, see STRAP, RETAINING. Excludes CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; BAND, RETAINING; CLAMP (1), C; BRACKET PIPE.

Question 7

What is a Catch Strike?

Accepted Answer

A Catch Strike (STRIKE,CATCH) is a platelike item designed to be fastened to a door, door jamb, or the like, for the purpose of receiving the mating pin, plunger or bolt, of a lock, latch, or catch. See also RECEPTACLE, FRICTION CATCH STUD.

Question 8

What is a Lock-Release Lever?

Accepted Answer

A Lock-Release Lever (LEVER,LOCK-RELEASE) is a rigid, manually operated lever, designed to secure another item or instrument in position, and when activated, releases the item to allow adjustment, removal, or operation.  It has a single hole, and is a component of a spring-loaded mechanism, a cam pressure mechanism, or a cam lever operated pin.

Question 9

What is an Access Cover?

Accepted Answer

An Access Cover (COVER,ACCESS) is a rigid or flexible item of various shapes attached to a structure for the purpose of providing access for inspection, service, replacement of components and/or adjustments or mounting operations. It is designed to be attached by means of bolt holes, slots, mounting ears, tabs, and the like. To permit access, the mounted cover requires partial or complete removal. It may include an observation window. For items permanently attached by hinges and the like, see DOOR, ACCESS (as modified). Excludes all covers not specifically designed to provide access for the purposes listed above.

Question 10

What is a Mounting Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Mounting Bracket (BRACKET,MOUNTING) is a bracket of various shapes (other than angle), designed to be attached to a supporting surface for the specific purpose of positioning, aligning and/or supporting another item. Excludes BRACE (as modified); BRACKET, ANGLE; and BRACKET, DOUBLE ANGLE. See also BRACKET (1), ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR; BRACKET, FIRE EXTINGUISHER; BRACKET, SOLENOID; BRACKET, TRACK, SLIDING DOOR; and RETAINER (as modified).

Question 11

What is a Mounting Plate?

Accepted Answer

A Mounting Plate (PLATE,MOUNTING) is a metallic or nonmetallic item which is rigid, flat and generally smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to its length and width. It is designed for mounting another item and may have drilled or threaded holes or other facilities for mounting to a supporting object or surface. See SUPPORT, as modified. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

Question 12

What is a Multiple Angle Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Multiple Angle Bracket (BRACKET,MULTIPLE ANGLE) is a rigid item, generally of flat material, forming several angles (interior and/or exterior), all of which are less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians). It is designed to position, align and/or support an item(s) in relationship to another. It may have a plastic or resilient protective covering. Excludes BRACKET, DOUBLE ANGLE; BRACKET, MOUNTING and STRAP, RETAINING.

Question 13

What is an Access Door Hinge?

Accepted Answer

An Access Door Hinge (HINGE,ACCESS DOOR) is a one piece rigid item designed to rotate an access door into an open or closed position. It is drilled at one end to accommodate a shaft which serves as a pivot or axis. The other end has a curved base conforming to the contour of the access door. The base has mounting holes or other mounting facilities. Excludes LEAF,BUTT HINGE.

Question 14

What is a Bumper?

Accepted Answer

A Bumper is an item so designed that when attached to an object, protects that objec from damage by reducing the force of impact with another object. For external vehicular bumpers see BUMPER, VEHICULAR. Excludes GROMMET &#40;as modified&#41;&#59; BUSHING, NONMETALLIC&#59; PAD, CUSHIONING and WASHER &#40;as modified&#41;.

Hardware, Commercial - Finland (FI)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5340

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5340

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

Items Managed by Finland (FI) - NCB is 58

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