Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 54
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 54
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 54
- What is Federal Supply Group 54?
- FSG 54 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 54) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Group 54?
- NSG 54 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 54 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding.
- Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 54?
- FSG 54 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 5410, 5419, 5411, 5420, 5440, 5445, 5430, 5450
- Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 54?
- NSG 54 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 5410, 5419, 5411, 5420, 5440, 5445, 5430, 5450
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 54
- What is a Meteorological Instrument Shelter? 17 Items
- A Meteorological Instrument Shelter (INSTRUMENT SHELTER,METEOROLOGICAL) is an inclosing and supporting structure housing and exposing meteorological instruments. It is designed to allow free air circulation and to protect against direct solar radiation.
- What is a Ready-Cut Prefabricated Building? 269 Items
- A Ready-Cut Prefabricated Building (BUILDING,PREFABRICATED,READY-CUT) is a structure constructed of metal and/or wood studs, joists, rafters, siding and other parts fabricated to predetermined shapes and sizes at the factory and shipped knocked down and packaged. Designed for quick erection or dismantling and adapted for various uses.
- What is a Panelized Prefabricated Building? 91 Items
- A Panelized Prefabricated Building (BUILDING,PREFABRICATED,PANELIZED) is a structure constructed of metal and/or wood, prefabricated into assembled panels of specified dimensions. Designed for quick erection and dismantling, and adapted for various uses. Excludes SHELTER-CONTAINER, EXPANDABLE; and SHELTER, EXPANDABLE.
- What is a Ready-Cut Prefabricated Building Addition? 15 Items
- A Ready-Cut Prefabricated Building Addition (BUILDING ADDITION,PREFABRICATED,READY-CUT) is a partial structure, constructed of metal and/or wood, made up of unassembled ready-cut materials. Designed for attaching to a building for an additional room and/or storage space.
- What is a Sectional Prefabricated Building? 69 Items
- A Sectional Prefabricated Building (BUILDING,PREFABRICATED,SECTIONAL) is a completely fabricated metal and/or wood structure, consisting of two or more sections. Each unit is marked according to drawings and bundled separately. After arrival at building site, units are assembled and connected to each other to form a building. Parts are so fabricated that, once assembled, this building may be dismantled in the forms of units or panels and transported and reassembled at another site.
- What is a Prefabricated Building Panel? 397 Items
- A Prefabricated Building Panel (PANEL,BUILDING,PREFABRICATED) is a portion of, or a complete wall, ceiling, roof or floor of a prefabricated structure produced at the factory according to standardized specification. These panels consist of a frame being faced on one or both surfaces with an exterior covering. Panels may include windows, doors or frames for same, wiring, piping or insulation.
- What is a Metal Window? 75 Items
- A Metal Window (WINDOW,METAL) is a metal frame with integral crossbars, or a fixed or movable metal sash, used to close an opening in the wall of a building or watercraft and to admit light and/or air. It may be glazed. Excludes WINDOW, MARINE; WINDOW, VEHICULAR and PORTLIGHT.
- What is a Metal Window Screen? 29 Items
- A Metal Window Screen (SCREEN,WINDOW,METAL) is a fixed or movable barrier for the aperture of a window, composed of a metal frame and wire cloth. It is used to provide ventilation and to bar the passage of insects.
- CASE,SHELTER 57 Items
- What is a Special Purpose Prefabricated Building And Equipment? 33 Items
- A Special Purpose Prefabricated Building And Equipment (BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT,PREFABRICATED,SPECIAL PURPOSE) is a complete unassembled section structure equipped with facilities for air conditioning, heating, and electricity, including the units necessary to produce each. Also, includes work benches, hoists, winch, exhaust fan, hand tools for building erection and other miscellaneous items. Excludes SHELTER-CONTAINER, EXPANDABLE; and SHELTER, EXPANDABLE.
- What is an Instrument Shelter Support? 20 Items
- An Instrument Shelter Support (SUPPORT,INSTRUMENT SHELTER) is a support specifically designed for supporting and positioning a meteorological instrument shelter.
- What is a Ready-Cut Prefabricated Building Unit? 19 Items
- A Ready-Cut Prefabricated Building Unit (BUILDING UNIT,PREFABRICATED,READY-CUT) is a partial structure or unit of a sectional building. These units consist of two types, namely, end units and center units.
- What is a Prefabricated Building End Wall? 15 Items
- A Prefabricated Building End Wall (END WALL,BUILDING,PREFABRICATED) is the end section, consisting of the necessary panels, to close one end of a prefabricated structure. The section is produced according to drawings and specifications and shipped knocked down, usually in pairs. Does not include BUILDING UNIT, PREFABRICATED, READY-CUT.
- What is a Ground Cloth? 118 Items
- A Ground Cloth is a prefabricated, textile item specifically designed to be spread over the ground to provide a clean, dry, protective surface. It may be spread inside a tent or prefabricated structure to provide a flooring, or under specific types of equipment. It may be equipped with lifting handles. Excludes TARPAULIN; DROPCLOTH, PAINTER'S; and COVER (as modified).
- What is a Transportable Inflatable Shelter? 54 Items
- A Transportable Inflatable Shelter (SHELTER,INFLATABLE,TRANSPORTABLE) is an impermeable fabric, single-walled, modular structure of a predetermined shape, supported by skeletal positioned air inflated members, designed for the protection of personnel/equipment from the environment. It is capable of air transportability. The structure may be expanded by additional modules and supporting assemblies.
- What is a Door Stop Arm? 55 Items
- A Door Stop Arm (ARM,DOOR STOP) is a device made of metal designed to be attached to a door at one end and a door post on the other end. When the arm is extended it holds the door open.
- What is an Adjustable Rod Assembly? 84 Items
- An Adjustable Rod Assembly (ROD ASSEMBLY,ADJUSTABLE) is a long slender implement, adjustable in length, used to support a standard intergrated command post, it may be fitted with hardware.
- What is a Tubular Leg Assembly? 75 Items
- A Tubular Leg Assembly (LEG ASSEMBLY,TUBULAR) is a tubular shaped device for use in conjunction with one or more similar items to form the leg support of a standard integrated command post system shelter. Itmay have a foot, pins, clamps, couplers or other attachments at one end for a base or connection.
- What is a Lightweight Maintenance Enclosure Shelter? 58 Items
- A Lightweight Maintenance Enclosure Shelter (SHELTER,LIGHTWEIGHT MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURE) is a flexible, portable shelter designed for the protection of personnel/equipment from the environment. It is designed to be supported by lightweight rigid frame work. It is equipped with the capability for transporting by air, land or sea. It may include lighting, electrical systems and environmental contol connections. The shelter requires minimum site development and no specialized set-up equipment.
- What is a Prefabricated Shelter Dome? 43 Items
- A Prefabricated Shelter Dome (SHELTER DOME,PREFABRICATED) is a structure constructed of aluminum or magnesium tubular sections of predetermined shapes and sizes and shipped knocked-down and packaged. Includes liner of coated plastic. Designed for quick erection or dismantling and adapted for various uses. The unit is completely air transportable, either before or after assembly.
- What is an Utility Area Shelter System? 26 Items
- An Utility Area Shelter System is a multi-functional, portable, modular construction shelter, designed for the protection of personnel, as a maintenance facility for rotary or fixed wing aircraft and tactical vehicles. It may also be used for logistics support, staging bases, general warehouse areas, and other applicatons requiring protection from various environmental conditions. It is designed to be supported by a lightweight, rigid framework. It is designed to be transported in all shipping configurations (land, air, sea, and rail). It may include lighting, electrical, ventilation, heating/air conditioning, and anchor systems as well as environmental control connections, structural exterior weather barrier fabric, interior insulation kit, and shelter erection/installation kit.
- What is a Special Purpose Building? 31 Items
- A Special Purpose Building (BUILDING,SPECIAL PURPOSE) is a complete structure. May be permanent or relocatable. Designed to support mission essential equipment such as meteorological stations, radio set and repair equipment, electrical display units, radar sets and/or the like. Does nt include heating and cooling units but does accommodate them. For prefabricated units that include heating, cooling, and electrical, see BUILDING AND EUIPMENT, PREFABRICATED, SPECIAL PURPOSE.
- What is a Military Unit Modular Bivouac System? 34 Items
- A Military Unit Modular Bivouac System (BIVOUAC SYSTEM,MODULAR,MILITARY UNIT) is a collection of subsystems designed to accomodate a military unit. Included are facilities for billeting, latrine, shower, fuel/water/power distribution, waste management, transportation aids, and system support services. Transportation of the system can be achieved by rail, sea, aircraft, and/or vehicle. Additional modules of appropriate configurations may be added as required to form a desired size base camp.
- What is a Field Transportable Lavatory Unit? 14 Items
- A Field Transportable Lavatory Unit (LAVATORY UNIT,TRANSPORTABLE,FIELD) is a transportable shelter which may consist of one or more toilets, hand-washing devices, urinals, showers, LAVATORY; SINK, WASHROOM, and the like, as we ll as all necessary plumbing and electrical equipment. Excludes TOILET, ENCLOSED UNIT, PORTABLE.
- What is a Military Unit Modular Bivouac Subsystem? 12 Items
- A Military Unit Modular Bivouac Subsystem (BIVOUAC SUBSYSTEM,MODULAR,MILITARY UNIT) is a group of items which perform operational function within a BIVOUAC SYSTEM, MODULAR MILITARY UNIT.
- What is an Expandable Shelter? 481 Items
- An Expandable Shelter (SHELTER,EXPANDABLE) is a rigid, portable shelter designed for the protection of personnel/equipment from the environment, with sliding, folding and/or accordian fold walls, floor(s) and ceiling(s) which permits the expansion of the structure beyond that required for transporting. It is equipped with the capability for transporting by air, land, or sea. It may include leveling devices, lighting, electrical systems, and environmental control connections. The shelter requires minimum site development and no specialized set-up equipment. Excludes BUILDING, (as modified).
- PARTS KIT,PORTABLE SHELTER 444 Items
- What is a Nonexpandable Shelter? 2342 Items
- A Nonexpandable Shelter (SHELTER,NONEXPANDABLE) is a rigid, portable shelter designed for protection of personnel/equipment from the environment, and equipped for the capability of transporting by air, land, or sea. It may include leveling devices, lighting, electrical systems, and environmental control connections. For flexible wall shelters, see TENT; and Air Supported Structures. Excludes BUILDING, (as modified).
- What is a Shelter Modification Kit? 76 Items
- A Shelter Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,SHELTER) is an item or group of items used to modify a shelter.
- What is a Cargo Door Endwall Hinge? 26 Items
- A Cargo Door Endwall Hinge (HINGE,ENDWALL,CARGO DOOR) is an item designed to be mounted to a section of shelter to provide a means by which the door is attached to the system.
- What is a Foot Bolt Assembly? 12 Items
- A Foot Bolt Assembly is an item with a housing to enclose and support shafts, foot bolts, springs, pins, and the like for the support of cargo doors of shelters.
- What is a Shelter Installation Kit? 82 Items
- A Shelter Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,SHELTER) is a collection of mounting/holding hardware used to install fixtures, components or equipment to prepare a shelter for various operational requirements or role.
- What is a Shelter Vent Curtain? 27 Items
- A Shelter Vent Curtain (CURTAIN,VENT,SHELTER) is an item designed for air intake for sections of the SHELTER, EXPANDABLE and the like.
- FLOOR,PORTABLE SHELTER 115 Items
- What is a Shelter Configuration Kit? 48 Items
- A Shelter Configuration Kit (CONFIGURATION KIT,SHELTER) is a collection of items, not all having the same basic name, may consist of furnishing and/or equipment required for quick deployment of a shelter.
- What is a Shelter Sidewall Assembly? 134 Items
- A Shelter Sidewall Assembly (SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY,SHELTER) is a wall used on the side of an expandable shelter.
- What is a Support Strut Tube Assembly? 51 Items
- A Support Strut Tube Assembly (TUBE ASSEMBLY,SUPPORT STRUT) is an item consisting of a tube with handle plates welded on its sides. The tube has a rectangular cross-section. It is part of a support strut used on an expandable shelter.
- What is a Shelter Wall Fairing? 80 Items
- A Shelter Wall Fairing (FAIRING,SHELTER WALL) is an item consisting of different materials designed for mounting on a shelter. The item may be in sandwich construction. Excludes DOOR, ACCESS.
- What is a Latch Pan Assembly Housing? 57 Items
- A Latch Pan Assembly Housing (HOUSING,LATCH PAN ASSEMBLY) is a housing designed to accommodate and support component parts of a latch and the like.
- What is a Nonexpandable Shelter Equipment Kit? 26 Items
- A Nonexpandable Shelter Equipment Kit (EQUIPMENT KIT,NONEXPANDABLE SHELTER) is a collection of items such as a fan cover, ground anchor assembly, equipment container, floodlight, and the like which are used to make the applicable item operational.
- What is a Rigid Wall Shelter Parts Kit? 35 Items
- A Rigid Wall Shelter Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,SHELTER,RIGID WALL) is a group of parts used for the repair of a rigid wall shelter or the replacement of rigid wall shelter parts.
- What is an Integrated Nonexpandable Shelter? 145 Items
- An Integrated Nonexpandable Shelter (SHELTER,NONEXPANDABLE,INTEGRATED) is a rigid wall shelter integrated with electrical components and wiring, environmental control unit, power generation equipment, gas particulate filter unit and the like. It is designed to be mounted on high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle heavy variant and used to house standardized integrated command post system communication electronic equipment.
- What is a Shelter Repair Kit? 38 Items
- A Shelter Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,SHELTER) is a group of items used to provide replacement of worn out parts for expandable and nonexpandable shelters.
- What is an Utility Lightweight Nonexpandable Shelter? 125 Items
- An Utility Lightweight Nonexpandable Shelter (SHELTER,NONEXPANDABLE,LIGHTWEIGHT,UTILITY) is a basic rigid wall structure with personnel door, a door access ladder for when shelter is mounted on a vehicle, drain plug in floor and all inserts for attachment of vehicle hardware and attachment of a bootwall. May have a tunnel across the bottom front of shelter with opening on each side. Intended for use as a highly mobile shelter for housing communication electronic equipment and the like.
- What is a Generator Set Shelter Sand Filter? 11 Items
- A Generator Set Shelter Sand Filter (FILTER,SAND,GENERATOR SET SHELTER) is a device mounted on a shelterized generator set and designed to prevent sand particles from entering inside the shelter. Excludes: FILTER, PARTICULATE.
- What is a Pontoon Boat? 14 Items
- A Pontoon Boat is an open type watercraft designed for use as one of the floating supports for a raft or temporary military bridge.
- What is a Pontoon Float? 88 Items
- A Pontoon Float is an air and watertight vessel or a crate type float containing buoyancy units, fabricated of metal, wood, rubber and/or fabric. It may be used singly or in conjunction with other floats to provide a floating support for a raft, bridge or pier. Excludes PONTOON, SECTIONAL.
- What is a Pontoon Boat Pin? 10 Items
- A Pontoon Boat Pin (PIN,PONTOON BOAT) is a metal item consisting of a single rod, one end of which has been pointed and the other end bent to form a handle. Specifically designed to be used in pairs and to attach two PONTON BOAT together.
- What is a Fixed Bridge? 70 Items
- A Fixed Bridge (BRIDGE,FIXED) is a structure erected over a waterway, ravine or road, for the passing of persons, animals, railroads or vehicles. It is supported on stationary piers. Excludes BRIDGE, SUSPENSION.
- What is a Floating Bridge? 58 Items
- A Floating Bridge (BRIDGE,FLOATING) is a structure erected over a waterway, for the passing of persons, animals or vehicles. It is supported on pontoons instead of on stationary piers.
- What is a Fixed Bridge Bridge Conversion Set? 16 Items
- A Fixed Bridge Bridge Conversion Set (BRIDGE CONVERSION SET,FIXED BRIDGE) is necessary tools and equipment that provides supports for multiple span for bridges.
- What is a Fixed Bridge Bridge Erection Set? 15 Items
- A Fixed Bridge Bridge Erection Set (BRIDGE ERECTION SET,FIXED BRIDGE) is necessary tools and equipment, such as angles, beams, bolts, channels, derricks, frames, hoists, jacks, trolleys, winches and wrenches, for the erection of fixed bridges.
- What is a Floating Bridge Bridge Erection Set? 28 Items
- A Floating Bridge Bridge Erection Set (BRIDGE ERECTION SET,FLOATING BRIDGE) is necessary tools and equipment for the erection and maintenance of bridges.
- What is a Bridge Launching Carrier? 21 Items
- A Bridge Launching Carrier (CARRIER,BRIDGE LAUNCHING) is a self-propelled armored vehicle mounted on a tank chassis. It is designed and equipped for transporting and launching of tank assault bridges.
- What is a Bridging Deck Unit? 50 Items
- A Bridging Deck Unit (DECK UNIT,BRIDGING) is a rectangular shaped platform, either of wood and/or metal construction used to form the road surface of certain bridges or rafts. See also Chess Bridges.
- What is a Bridge Panel? 93 Items
- A Bridge Panel (PANEL,BRIDGE) is a frame work which is the basic part from which girders and piers of a bridge can be constructed.
- What is a Bridge Packing Timber? 11 Items
- A Bridge Packing Timber (PACKING TIMBER,BRIDGE) is timber of specific lengthe and cross section for use as packing in bridge erection and/or construction as required.
- What is a Bridge Panel Pin? 65 Items
- A Bridge Panel Pin (PIN,PANEL,BRIDGE) is a specially designed cylindrical item, having a tapered end, used for securing bridge panels end to end. May be headed or headless.
- What is a Bridging Bracing Member Pin? 16 Items
- A Bridging Bracing Member Pin (PIN,BRACING MEMBER,BRIDGING) is a specifically designed cylindrical item used to secure bracing members of a bridging structure. Do not use if a more specific name applies. For threaded items see BOLT (as modified).
- What is a Bridge Curb? 26 Items
- A Bridge Curb (CURB,BRIDGE) is an item fitted longitudinally along the outer edges of a roadway constructed on a bridge. May also be used for securing the roadway.
- What is a Bridging Bracing Member? 52 Items
- A Bridging Bracing Member (BRACING MEMBER,BRIDGING) is an item, used in bridging construction, designed to give rigidity to the structure. It may be subjected to compressive and tensile stresses.
- What is a Bridge Bay Drawbar? 11 Items
- A Bridge Bay Drawbar (DRAWBAR,BRIDGE BAY) is an item which is used for the erection and disassembly of a bridge.
- What is a Bridge Structural Arm? 60 Items
- A Bridge Structural Arm (ARM,STRUCTURAL,BRIDGE) is a pivotal device of various shapes attached by pins, bolts, or the like. May have bearings and/or bushings at pivot points. Used as a structural member in deployment and/or support for bridging (e.g. assault bridges, drawbridges, or the like).
- What is a Battle Front Crossing Vehicle Float Retainer? 42 Items
- A Battle Front Crossing Vehicle Float Retainer (RETAINER,FLOAT,BATTLE FRONT CROSSING VEHICLE) is a device generally tubular in shape and open along the length, with hooks or a faxation plate. It is used to hold float rubber supports to maintain the float on the frame of a vehicle crossing.
- What is a Truck Mounted Bridge Launching? 52 Items
- A Truck Mounted Bridge Launching (BRIDGE LAUNCHING,TRUCK MOUNTED) is a truck, specifically designed and equipped for transporting and launching of assault bridges.
- What is an Extension Ladder? 483 Items
- An Extension Ladder (LADDER,EXTENSION) is a ladder consisting of two or more ladders joined near the ends of the parallel sides by locking and guide devices to form a single unit. It is adjustable to varying lengths and requires a means of support.
- What is a Straight Ladder? 687 Items
- A Straight Ladder (LADDER,STRAIGHT) is a ladder of fixed length and requires a means of support. The sidepieces (rails) may be tapered or flared near the bottom.
- What is a Stepladder? 700 Items
- A Stepladder is a self-supporting ladder of fixed size consisting of front and rear sections which are hinged at the top. It is usually constructed with steps on the front section only but may be constructed as a trestle type unit with identical front and rear sections utilizing either steps or rungs.
- What is a Suspension Scaffold Plank Stage? 29 Items
- A Suspension Scaffold Plank Stage (STAGE,SCAFFOLD PLANK,SUSPENSION) is an item fabricated from LUMBER, SOFTWOOD, SCAFFOLD PLANK, by attaching a cross member (cleat) on the bottom of each end, which projects beyond the longitudinal sides of the plank. It is designed to be suspended along sides of ships, buildings, or the like to support workers and their tools, and materials, during construction and repair operations. The cleats may be pivoted to swing parallel to the plank for easy stowage.
- What is a Concrete Paving Joint Dowel Unit? 13 Items
- A Concrete Paving Joint Dowel Unit (DOWEL UNIT,CONCRETE PAVING JOINT) is an item fabricated from steel rods. It consists of two separate identical sections, each having a side frame and a fluted center rod to which dowels are welded. In assembling the two sections as a unit, the free end of each dowel of each section engages a loop at the top of the side frame of the other section and the center rods assume positions parallel to each other with a narrow space between. The center rods, in addition to serving as supports for the dowels, also serve as retainers for an expansion joint filler strip or a contraction joint steel plate when a strip or plate is installed in the space between them. It may be provided with tubes for installation on the dowels to provide clearance for expansion. It is specially designed for installation in the concrete at the contraction and/or expansion joints of highway or other concrete pavement to minimize the load transfer problems caused by heavy wheel loads.
- What is a Safety Step Ladder? 255 Items
- A Safety Step Ladder (LADDER,SAFETY STEP) is a ladder having flat antiskid steps mounted on an integral noncollapsible supporting frame. It may have handrails and casters. Excludes MAINTENANCE PLATFORM; STAIRCASE, AIRCRAFT BOARDING; LADDER (as modified); and STEPLADDER.
- What is a Leg Scaffolding? 47 Items
- A Leg Scaffolding (SCAFFOLDING,LEG) is fixed or adjustable stilts designed to elevate the working person's position while maintaining mobility. Designed to aid construction workers when performing high tasks.
- SCAFFOLDING,UPPER SECTION 32 Items
- SCAFFOLDING,BASE SECTION 40 Items
- GUARD RAIL SECTION,SCAFFOLDING 68 Items
- OUTRIGGER,SCAFFOLD 24 Items
- What is a Ladder Step? 199 Items
- A Ladder Step (STEP,LADDER) is a rigid, metallic or nonmetallic prefabricated item which forms a LADDER (as modified) when fitted together with similar components on a stringer, sidepieces or other support. It may include a nosing, an antiskid covering, mounting hardware and the like. Excludes STEP, JACOB'S LADDER.
- What is a Concrete Forming Form? 36 Items
- A Concrete Forming Form (FORM,CONCRETE FORMING) is an item or group of items designed to act as a mold in the creation of preformed architectural elements from cement by containing the cement in a fixed shape during the hardening process.
- What is a Ladder Stringer Extension? 42 Items
- A Ladder Stringer Extension (STRINGER EXTENSION,LADDER) is an item required for the leveling of a ladder. Uneven ground and abutment faces of different heights can thus be corrected. The item can also have special mounting devices.
- What is a Three-Way Combination Ladder? 83 Items
- A Three-Way Combination Ladder (LADDER,THREE-WAY COMBINATION) is a portable ladder capable of being used as a stepladder, or as a single ladder, or extension ladder. It may be capable of being used as a tressle ladder or a stairwell ladder or a scaffold. Its components may be used as single ladders.
- What is a Scaffolding Tube? 64 Items
- A Scaffolding Tube (TUBE,SCAFFOLDING) is a metal tube specifically designed for use in the erection of a temporary framework such as scaffold in buildings, racks, stages, trestles or the like.
- What is a Scaffolding Coupler? 45 Items
- A Scaffolding Coupler (COUPLER,SCAFFOLDING) is a metal item of various shapes designed to couple two tubes together at any angle desired. It is specifically designed to be used in the erection of a framework such as a scaffold in buildings, stages, trestles, and the like. It can be used as bracing. It may be an in-line coupler, right angle coupler, swivel coupler, and the like.
- What is a Tower? 337 Items
- A Tower is an open frame structure which is high in proportion to its lateral dimensions and has more than a single footing or mounting base. It is normally used to support such items as antennas, loudspeakers, water tanks, cabins, and the like, which may be furnished. Excludes TOWER, DOUBLE STRUCTURE, SURVEYING and MAST.
- What is a Tower Section? 144 Items
- A Tower Section is an item that is especially designed to be readily assembled together with other sections to form a tower. Does not include platform or connecting plates and angles.
- What is a Tower Support Base Plate? 55 Items
- A Tower Support Base Plate (PLATE,BASE,TOWER SUPPORT) is an item the shape of which is essentially that of a flat disk or rectangle and the thickness of which is small in proportion to either its length or breadth. It has a centrally located hole or depression to or in which may be welded a pipe dowel which may include bolt holes. It is used as an individual base for one of the supporting legs of a tower.
- What is a Tower Support Group? 38 Items
- A Tower Support Group is a collection of items, for the support of a tower.
- What is a Ventilation-Exhaust Flame Arrester? 44 Items
- A Ventilation-Exhaust Flame Arrester (FLAME ARRESTER,VENTILATION-EXHAUST) is a device used to prevent passage of flame through a ventilating duct while air is flowing.
- TANK SET,PETROLEUM STORAGE AND DISPENSING 13 Items
- What is a Collapsible Fabric Tank? 597 Items
- A Collapsible Fabric Tank (TANK,FABRIC,COLLAPSIBLE) is a receptacle constructed of either canvas or nylon material and of various shapes. It may or may not be furnished with a cover and/or ground cloth. Staves and guy ropes are usually furnished to enable assembly of the item. It is used for the storage of bulk liquids, such as gasoline, oil or water. Tank may be equipped with pipe fittings. Excludes tanks installed as an integral part of another system, trailer or truck mounted tanks designed for transporting liquids, and DRUM, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE.
- What is a Collapsible Fabric Tank Assembly? 174 Items
- A Collapsible Fabric Tank Assembly (TANK ASSEMBLY,FABRIC,COLLAPSIBLE) is a group of items designed to provide all the essential material for the hasty assembly of a temporary storage container, which consists of the following type items, fabric collapsible tank, hose and valves, quick disconnect couplings, grooved type couplings and valves.
- TANK,PRESSURE 465 Items
- What is a Fuel Storage Tank Vent Cap? 153 Items
- A Fuel Storage Tank Vent Cap (CAP,VENT,FUEL STORAGE TANK) is a cap designed to be mounted on the vent piping of a fuel storage tank to allow the unimpeded flow of gases in and out. It prevents the admission of rain, dirt, and other foreign matter to the tank. Excludes BREATHER.
- What is a Fuel Storage Tank Fill Box? 11 Items
- A Fuel Storage Tank Fill Box (FILL BOX,FUEL STORAGE TANK) is a water-tight device designed to be connected indirectly, by means of a pipe, to an underground fuel storage tank. It is used as a means of filling and/or gaging contents of tank. It is designed to be mounted flush with the surface of the ground, roadway, or the like.
- What is a Collapsible Fabric Tank Repair Kit? 104 Items
- A Collapsible Fabric Tank Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK) is an assortment of items, such as nylon-coated fabric, with application accessories, for use in field repair of TANK, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE.
- What is a Ground Cloth? 118 Items
- A Ground Cloth is a prefabricated, textile item specifically designed to be spread over the ground to provide a clean, dry, protective surface. It may be spread inside a tent or prefabricated structure to provide a flooring, or under specific types of equipment. It may be equipped with lifting handles. Excludes TARPAULIN; DROPCLOTH, PAINTER'S; and COVER (as modified).
- What is a Liquid Storage Tank? 1430 Items
- A Liquid Storage Tank (TANK,LIQUID STORAGE) is a receptacle or structure of sturdy construction and of various shapes, the top of which may be open or closed, used for storage of bulk liquids such as gasoline, oil or water. The tank may be equipped with pipe fittings. Excludes tanks fabricated for use as an integral part of another system and trailer or truck mounted tanks designed for transporting liquids. See also TANK (1), ASPHALT STORAGE and TANK, HOT WATER STORAGE.
- What is a Collapsible Tank Retention Lagoon Assembly? 30 Items
- A Collapsible Tank Retention Lagoon Assembly (LAGOON ASSEMBLY,RETENTION,COLLAPSIBLE TANK) is an item generally rectangle parallelepiped in shape, open at the top. It consist of a tarpaulin, a frame support, accessories, a repair kit and a container. It is used as a tank retention in case of hazardous leakage.
- What is a Fluid Tank Section? 188 Items
- A Fluid Tank Section (TANK SECTION,FLUID) is one or more like or unlike sections of a fluid tank which when assembled compose a complete tank. Either or all sections may have provisions for the attachment of fittings, filler cap, mounting brackets, or the like. It is used primarily in conjunction with fuel, hydraulic, oil, or water systems.
- What is a Prefabricated Latrine Box? 10 Items
- A Prefabricated Latrine Box (LATRINE BOX,PREFABRICATED) is a partially assembled prefabricated structure of plywood reinforced with hardwood strips. It consists of a base sill with four hinged side panels and a top panel with holes that are covered with lids fitted with spring hinges and metal stays. It may be furnished with angle iron bars for connecting to an adjoining box. It is designed to be assembled in the field and installed over an excavation.
- What is a Portable Bleacher? 41 Items
- A Portable Bleacher (BLEACHER,PORTABLE) is an item consisting of a frame, seats and footboards designed for quick erection for the seating of spectators.
- What is a Prefabricated Revetment? 23 Items
- A Prefabricated Revetment (REVETMENT,PREFABRICATED) is a collection of parts which are designed for quick erection and dismantling and designed to protect aircraft and/or equipment from bomb shrapnel and or strafing. The assembled item may consist of parallel walls with the space between them to be filled with dirt or some other material. The assembled item will be open on one end and will not have a roof. For prefabricated items without an open end and/or with a roof see BUILDING, PREFABRICATED as modified.
- What is a Revetment Panel? 22 Items
- A Revetment Panel (PANEL,REVETMENT) is a portion of, or complete wall of a prefabricated revetment produced at the factory according to standardized specification. These panels consist of a frame of metal and/or wood being faced on one or both surfaces with an exterior covering.
- What is a Shelter Installation And Equipment Kit? 129 Items
- A Shelter Installation And Equipment Kit (INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT KIT,SHELTER) is a collection of different pieces of furniture and/or equipment, such as air conditioner, heater, electrical system, as well as communication facility (wire) as required in the completion of a SHELTER, EXPANDABLE, or SHELTER, NONEXPANDABLE.
- What is a Platform-Rack Screen? 25 Items
- A Platform-Rack Screen (SCREEN,PLATFORM-RACK) is an item made of framing uprights and cross-members with a lattice or mesh between them. It may be straight or curved to conform to the shape of a combat-vehicle turret and/or maintenance platform. In usage, it prevents cargo, tools and equipment and/or personnel from falling. Excludes FENCING, WIRE.
- What is a Technical Floor Section Panel? 26 Items
- A Technical Floor Section Panel (PANEL,FLOOR SECTION,TECHNICAL) is a particle board panel made of chip-like particles generallky covered with a vinyl resin tile on its upper side and a metallic plate on its lower side. It is designed to be mounted on a frame to constitue a technical raised floor which allows utility shafts running under it.
