Includes Concrete Building Block; Cinder Block; Slag Brick; Cut Stone; Cut and Polished Stone; Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile; Architectural Terra Cotta; Concrete Slabs and Grilles.
Excludes Glass Building Block (FSC 9340)
Additional Information for Tile, Brick, and Block
NATO Supply Class 5620 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 56, which is dedicated to Construction And Building Materials.
NATO Supply Class 5620 specifically focuses on Tile, Brick, And Block. This class includes various types of tiles, bricks, and blocks that are used in construction and building projects. These materials are essential for creating walls, floors, and other structural elements in buildings.
The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing construction and building materials within NATO. By using this classification, NATO member countries can easily identify and procure the specific types of tiles, bricks, and blocks they need for their construction projects.
It is important to note that this classification is specific to NATO and may not align with other classification systems used in different countries or organizations. However, within the NATO context, it serves as a valuable tool for logistics and procurement purposes.
If you have any specific questions or need further information about NATO Supply Class 5620 or any other classification within NATO Supply Group 56, feel free to ask!
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5620
- What is Federal Supply Class 5620?
- FSC 5620 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5620) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Tile, Brick, and Block.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5620?
- NSC 5620 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5620 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Tile, Brick, and Block.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5620 in?
- FSC 5620 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 56 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5620 in?
- NSC 5620 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 56 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5620
- What is a Gypsum Tile? 22 Items
- A Gypsum Tile (TILE,GYPSUM) is a precast solid or hollow fireproof unit of various shapes, usually rectangular, which may be reinforced, used in construction of buildings as roof and floor decks, nonload bearing partitions, beam and girder covers, furring.
- What is a Sheet Glass? 584 Items
- A Sheet Glass (GLASS,SHEET) is clear, fire finished glass (gloss smooth) as drawn, having a slight wave across the sheet. It may be evenly processed (etched, sandblasted, and the like) (no discernible pattern) on one or both surfaces.
- What is a Plate Glass? 654 Items
- A Plate Glass (GLASS,PLATE) is glass having both surfaces ground to form parallel planes or parallel planes formed by flowing molten glass onto molten or semimolten metal. It may have an imbedded wire mesh and may be evenly processed (etched, sandblasted, and the like) (no discernible pattern), fire finished (glossy smooth), polished, or rough ground on one or both surfaces or any combination thereof.
- What is a Figured Glass? 58 Items
- A Figured Glass (GLASS,FIGURED) is glass having a figure or pattern on one or both surfaces. It may have an imbedded wire mesh and may be processed (etched, sandblasted, and the like), polished, and the like, on one or both surfaces or any combination thereof. Ribbed glass is considered to be figured glass. Corrugated glass, even if patterned, shall not be considered figured glass.
- What is a Common Building Brick? 41 Items
- A Common Building Brick (BRICK,BUILDING,COMMON) is a rectangular shaped block made from clay or shale. It is individually molded and hardened by baking or burning by fire in a kiln. Its dimensions are usually 2 1/2 inches (63.5 mm) by 4 inches (101.6 mm) by 8 inches (203.2 mm). It is principally used in masonry construction. Excludes BRICK, BUILDING, CONCRETE; and BRICK, BUILDING, SAND-LIME.
- Tile,Floor And Wall,Ceramic 345 Items
- What is a Hollow Concrete Masonry Unit? 18 Items
- A Hollow Concrete Masonry Unit (CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT,HOLLOW) is a precast concrete block, basically rectangular, with one or more cells extending vertically through the block. It is used in the construction of masonry walls.
- What is a Concrete Building Brick? 21 Items
- A Concrete Building Brick (BRICK,BUILDING,CONCRETE) is a rectangular shaped block made from a mixture of Portland cement and suitable aggregates, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, and the like. It has dimensions approximately equal to those of the common clay brick and is used in masonry construction. Excludes BRICK, BUILDING, COMMON; and BRICK, BUILDING, SAND-LIME.
- What is a Metal Strip? 62 Items
- A Metal Strip (STRIP,METAL) is a ferrous or nonferrous product with corss-sectional dimensions limited to those established in Appendix C, FIIG A131. Includes corrugated and perforated items. For silver strips see SILVER SHEET.