Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials from United States (US)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 5640?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5640 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5640) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5640?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5640 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5640 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5640 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5640 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 56 which contains Construction and Building Materials.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5640 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5640is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 56 which contains Construction and Building Materials.

Question 5

What is a Gypsum Wallboard?

Accepted Answer

A Gypsum Wallboard (WALLBOARD,GYPSUM) is a rectangular sheet, or board, having an incombustible core of gypsum, usually encased in heavy paper or other fibrous material, and used as a finished surface for walls and ceilings.

Question 6

What is a Vegetable Fiber Hard Pressed Building Board?

Accepted Answer

A Vegetable Fiber Hard Pressed Building Board (BUILDING BOARD,HARD PRESSED,VEGETABLE FIBER) is a rectangular shaped board of wood or other vegetable fibers of heavy density and square edges. The surfaces of the board may be smooth, tile scored, embossed, or painted.

Question 7

What is a Thermal Insulation?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation (INSULATION,THERMAL) is a loose mass of glass wool, mineral wool, vegetable fibers, or diatomaceous earth as originally processed without regard to form or dimensions, primarily designed as loose fill for offering resistance to the flow of heat. Do not use if a more specific item name exists. Excludes electrical insulating compounds and CORK STRIP.

Question 8

What is a Thermal Insulation Sleeving?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Sleeving (INSULATION SLEEVING,THERMAL) is a rigid or flexible item composed of one or more materials, having uniform inside and outside diameters in the entire length. It may be furnished in segments or split-round or full-round sections, composed of one or more layers. It is specifically designed to cover pipe, tubing, and like surfaces, to restrict the transfer of heat from the high temperature surface to the low temperature surface. It may also include protective coatings, jackets, attaching cement, attaching bands, and/or accessories, (excluding prefabricated components used in aircraft applications).Excludes INSULATION PIPE COVERING, THERMAL, AIRCRAFT.

Question 9

What is a Weather Strip?

Accepted Answer

A Weather Strip is a strip of material, or combination of materials used to cover or seal the joint of a door, window with sill, casing, or threshold to prevent the entrance of dust, rain, or drafts. Excludes NONMETALLIC ANGLE; NONMETALLIC CHANNEL; and NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED SECTION.

Question 10

What is an Asbestos Cloth?

Accepted Answer

An Asbestos Cloth (CLOTH,ASBESTOS) is a woven fabric over 12 inches (304.8 mm) wide, principally of asbestos fibers, forming a soft flexible textile of various weaves. It is normally used as a thermal insulation. Excludes ASBESTOS SHEET, WOVEN.

Question 11

What is a Thermal Insulation Block?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Block (INSULATION BLOCK,THERMAL) is a rigid item designed to provide low thermal conductivity. It is composed of one or more kinds of granules and/or fiber with binder added, and has no specific surface perforations, fissures, slots or the like. It is supplied in lengths up to and including 36 inches (914.4 mm). For longer items, see INSULATION BOARD, THERMAL. Excludes BUILDING BOARD (as modified); MILLBOARD, ASBESTOS; ASBESTOS SHEET, COMPRESSED; CORK SHEET; CORK AND RUBBER SHEET; and FIBERBOARD (as modified). See also INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL.

Question 12

What is a Thermal Insulation Board?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Board (INSULATION BOARD,THERMAL) is an item identical in construction to INSULATION BLOCK, THERMAL except that it is supplied in lengths greater than 36 inches (914.4 mm). Excludes BUILDING BOARD (as modified). MILLBOARD, ASBESTOS; ASBESTOS SHEET, COMPRESSED; CORK SHEET; CORK AND RUBBERSHEET; and FIBERBOARD (as modified). See also INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL.

Question 13

What is a Thermal Insulation Blanket?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Blanket (INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL) is a flexible material composed of one or more kinds of fiber, with or without binder added, supplied in flat sheets or rolls. It may have a vapor barrier or reinforcing material such as paper, woven wire or other sheet material affixed to one or both sides. It is designed to provide resistance to the flow of heat, and must be rated for this use. Excludes insulation components prefabricated into definite shapes and sizes used in aircraft applications. Excludes INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL,AIRCRAFT.

Question 14

What is a Thermal Insulation Tape?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Tape (INSULATION TAPE,THERMAL) is a material 12 inches (304.8 mm) or less in width consisting of a jacket woven of asbestos or other heat resisting fibers filled with fibers of INSULATION, THERMAL. It is normally used for wrapping high temperature pipes. For materials 12 inches (304.8 mm) or less in width, not of filled jacket construction, see TAPE, TEXTILE; ASBESTOS STRIP, WOVEN; and ASBESTOS STRIP, COMPRESSED.

Question 15

What is a High Temperature Insulation Cement?

Accepted Answer

A High Temperature Insulation Cement (CEMENT,INSULATION,HIGH TEMPERATURE) is a mixture of refractory material (diatomaceous earth, exfoliated mica, rock or mineral wool etc.), asbestos fibers, and clay binder used for insulating high temperature work, piping, tanks, and general use.

Question 16

What is a Sound Controlling Block?

Accepted Answer

A Sound Controlling Block is a light, rigid item composed of one or more kinds of granule and/or fiber with binder added, compressed to the desired density, and dried. It may be with or without surface coating and/or perforations or voids to be exposed to the noise area to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and is rated for this use. It is provided in lengths up to and including 36 inches (914.4 mm).

Question 17

What is a Sound Controlling Board?

Accepted Answer

A Sound Controlling Board is a light, rigid item composed of one or more kinds of granule and/or fiber with binder added, compressed to the desired density, and dried. It may be with or without surface coating and/or perforations or voids to be exposed to the noise area to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and is rated for this use. It is provided in lengths greater than 36 inches (914.4 mm).

Question 18

What is a Sound Controlling Felt?

Accepted Answer

A Sound Controlling Felt is a flexible or semirigid material composed of one or more kinds of fiber with an added binder, manufactured in flat sheets or rolls. It is designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and must be rated for this use.

Question 19

What is a Sound Controlling Blanket?

Accepted Answer

A Sound Controlling Blanket is a material composed of one or more kinds of fiber, with or without binder added, reinforced on one or both sides with various confining media suitably bound thereto. It is designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and must be rated for this use.  See also INSULATION BLANKET, CABIN, AIRCRAFT.

Question 20

What is a Thermal Insulation Felt?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Felt (INSULATION FELT,THERMAL) is a flexible or semirigid material composed of one or more kinds of fiber with an added binder, supplied in flat sheets or rolls. It is designed to offer resistance to the flow of heat, and must be rated for this use. For felted insulation with paper or other sheet material affixed to one or both sides, see INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL. Excludes FELT SHEET and FELT STRIP.

Question 21

What is a Sound Controlling Batt?

Accepted Answer

A Sound Controlling Batt is a material composed of one or more kinds of fiber without binder added, manufactured in flat sheets or rolls. It is designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and must be rated for this use.

Question 22

What is a Thermal Insulation Pipe Fitting Covering?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Insulation Pipe Fitting Covering (INSULATION PIPE FITTING COVERING,THERMAL) is an item composed of one or more materials, molded, compressed and/or baked into a rigid covering of the proper shape and size for various standard pipe or tube fittings. It is specifically designed to restrict the transfer of heat or protect from low or high temperatures. The molds are cut in half lengthwise and may be furnished with protective coatings, jackets, attaching bands, and/or accessories for application, (excluding prefabricated components used in aircraft applications).  Excludes INSULATION PIPE COVERING, THERMAL, AIRCRAFT.

Question 23

What is a Ceiling Panel?

Accepted Answer

A Ceiling Panel (PANEL,CEILING) is a flat rigid or semi-rigid item, square or rectangular in shape, used to form the overhead inside lining of a room. The item may be rated for thermal insulation value and/or sound control and may have various surface patterns. For items designed specifically for insulation or sound control see INSULATION BLOCK, THERMAL or INSULATION BOARD, THERMAL and SOUND CONTROLLING BLOCK or SOUND CONTROLLING BOARD. Excludes PANEL, STRUCTURAL.

Question 24

What is a Sound Controlling Panel?

Accepted Answer

A Sound Controlling Panel is consists of a rigid, box shaped outer panel, sound controlling batt, sound controlling board and/or sound controlling block. It may be with or without surface coating and/or perforations or voids to be exposed to the noise area to entrap and dissipate sound energy.

Question 25

What is a Duct Tape?

Accepted Answer

A Duct Tape (TAPE,DUCT) is a narrow strip of aluminum foil, plastic, cloth, or similar material, six inches (152.4 mm) or less in width.  Generally in roll form with or without liner, designed to be affixed to an object by adhesion.  It is used to cover pipe and similar objects.  Under normal atmospheric conditions, it tends to resist any physical change.  It may have a temerature rating and tensile strength.  It does not contain coding signification, legendary characters, or printed data of any type.  excludes: TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE; TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL; TAPE, ADHESIVE, RUBBER; TAPE, SEMI-CONDUCTING, ELECTRICAL; and TAPE, SHIELDING, ELECTRICAL.

Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials - United States (US)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5640

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5640

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 56 Construction and Building Materials

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 56 Construction and Building Materials

Items Managed by United States (US) - NCB is 00 to 09

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NSN Format for Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials
Codified by United States

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5640

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5640

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