Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6230

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6230

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

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

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NSN Format for Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment
Codified by United Kingdom

62	30	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

FSC 6230 Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Floodlights; Searchlights; Extension Lights.

Excludes Nonelectrical Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment; Signal and Alarm Equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6230

What is Federal Supply Class 6230?: FSC 6230 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6230) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6230?: NSC 6230 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6230 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6230 in?: FSC 6230 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 62 which contains Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6230 in?: NSC 6230 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 62 which contains Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6230

What is a Lamp Shade? 17 Items: A Lamp Shade (SHADE,LAMP) is an item used to diminish or to intercept the light from a lamp in certain directions where such light is not desirable. Does not include items with reflective inner surface. Excludes GLOBE, ELECTRIC LIGHT.
What is an Extension Light? 74 Items: An Extension Light (LIGHT,EXTENSION) is a light specifically designed for portable use by means of a length of flexible cable, which may or may not be provided. Includes one or more of the following: lamp, handle, guard, hook, reflector, switch, connector, light filter, lens or globe. It may also include a cable reel. Excludes self-powered lights, and items such as desk lights and floor lights which are designed to be mounted or placed on or near a specified surface. See also FLOODLIGHT, ELECTRIC; LIGHT, COCKPIT, AIRCRAFT; SEARCHLIGHT; and SPOTLIGHT.
What is a Desk Light? 105 Items: A Desk Light (LIGHT,DESK) is a light specifically designed to be placed upon or fastened to, or near, a desk, bench, or work table, to provide illumination of a limited working surface. May include a shade, cord, switch, or one or more lamps. For lights specifically designed to be mounted on power-operated metalworking and/or woodworking tools, see LIGHT, POWER TOOL. See also LIGHT, TABLE for decorative type table lights.
What is a Table Light? 13 Items: A Table Light (LIGHT,TABLE) is a light, usually with decorations, specifically designed to be placed on a piece of furniture other than a desk or bed to provide general illumination. May include a shade, reflector, cord, switch(es), and/or one or more lamp(s).
What is an Electric Floodlight? 72 Items: An Electric Floodlight (FLOODLIGHT,ELECTRIC) is an item which conforms to Light (1), and is designed to project a broad beam of light for relatively even illumination over a wide area. It must include reflector(s) and mounting facilities and may include accessories. Excludes items which can be adjusted to function as a SEARCHLIGHT or a SPOTLIGHT. See also SEARCHLIGHT; SPOTLIGHT and LIGHT, PHOTOGRAPHIC.
What is a Spotlight? 15 Items: A Spotlight is an item which conforms to Light (1), and is designed to project a sharply defined conical beam of light for high intensity illumination of a relatively nearby object(s). Includes items which can be adjusted to function as a FLOODLIGHT, ELECTRIC. See also FLOODLIGHT, ELECTRIC; LIGHT, PHOTOGRAPHIC and SEARCHLIGHT.
What is a Flashlight? 104 Items: A Flashlight is an item which conforms to Light (1), with integral battery container or integral source of power, designed to be normally held in the hand or attached to a weapon to project a beam of light. Does not include an integral handle, but may include a means of carrying such as a clip, ring, or strap. The lens and/or reflecting surface may be part of the lamp. For items designed to be attached to a person in distress, see LIGHT, MARKER, DISTRESS.
What is an Electric Lantern? 36 Items: An Electric Lantern (LANTERN,ELECTRIC) is an item consisting of one or more lamp accommodations and integral or separate battery container, normally designed to be hand-carried and to project illumination. It must include an integral handle, however, may have provisions for mounting or strapping to the body or clothing or to poles, rods or like objects. May include lens, reflector, globe, and other accessories. May include facilities for connection to external source of power. See also LIGHT (as modified) and FLASHLIGHT.
What is a Light Holder? 12 Items: A Light Holder (HOLDER,LIGHT) is an item designed to accommodate and position a portable light such as flashlight for the purpose of directing the illumination and/or providing ready accessiblity. Excludes STAND, LIGHT.
What is a Light Reflector? 15 Items: A Light Reflector (REFLECTOR,LIGHT) is an opaque item for a light source with an inside surface of high polish or luster designed to confine, reflect and redirect light rays in a specific area or direction. Does not include lampholder. For combination guard and reflector, see GUARD, LAMP.
What is a Searchlight? 48 Items: A Searchlight is an item which conforms to Light (1), and is designed to project a concentrated, high intensity beam of light to locate or identify distant objects, and for long range illumination. May include such items as integral controls, lenses, color filters and signaling shutters. Includes items which can be adjusted to function as a FLOODLIGHT, ELECTRIC. See also SPOTLIGHT; FLOODLIGHT, ELECTRIC and LIGHT, SIGNAL.
What is a Distress Marker Light? 38 Items: A Distress Marker Light (LIGHT,MARKER,DISTRESS) is a light designed to give the location of or indicate a person in distress. It is also used to mark line obstructions or hazards to ships for night replenishment at sea. May have facilities for sending coded signals. Includes flashlight types designed to be attached to a person in distress. See also FLASHLIGHT; and LIGHT, SIGNAL.
What is a Ground Obstruction Marker Light? 21 Items: A Ground Obstruction Marker Light (LIGHT,MARKER,GROUND OBSTRUCTION) is a light with an integral battery container or battery designed to be placed to mark an obstruction or hazard to vehicles or personnel. May include facilities for blinking. For items with handles, see LANTERN, ELECTRIC.
What is a General Illumination Light Set? 29 Items: A General Illumination Light Set (LIGHT SET,GENERAL ILLUMINATION) is the items and components required to install and operate a lighting system. May include such items as a power source, cables, lighting fixtures and accessories. Do not use if a more specific item name exists.
What is a Spotlight Filter? 11 Items: A Spotlight Filter (FILTER,SPOTLIGHT) is a filter designed to be used with a spotlight.
What is an Inspection Probe Light Kit? 16 Items: An Inspection Probe Light Kit (PROBE LIGHT KIT,INSPECTION) is a group of items used to illuminate small bores, cavities, and the like, for the purposes of internal inspection.
What is a Portable Light Unit? 13 Items: A Portable Light Unit (LIGHT UNIT,PORTABLE) is an item which conforms to Light (1) and is designed to provide limited illumination to a work area. It must include a mounting frame with wheels or casters, shades or shields, supporting arms, switches, power cables, and a pulling or towing device. Excludes items with self contained power units and LIGHT SET, (as modified).
What is an Utility Head Light? 11 Items: An Utility Head Light (LIGHT,HEAD,UTILITY) is an item that includes an adjustable headband, lamp and batteries. It is designed to project a beam of light at a given object.