Includes Clocks; Job Recording Devices; Time Recorders; Time Stamps, Watch and Clock Movements; Watches.
Note-Infrared assemblies (including sub-assemblies and components) designed specifically for use as or with instruments and laboratory equipment are included in the classes of this group. Also included are computers (including computer assemblies, computer systems and components) designed specifically for use with instruments and laboratory equipment.
Additional Information for Time Measuring Instruments
NATO Supply Class 6645 refers to Time Measuring Instruments, which are categorized under NATO Supply Group 66 for Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
Time Measuring Instruments in this class are used for measuring and indicating time intervals, durations, or specific points in time. These instruments are commonly used in various industries, including scientific research, manufacturing, aviation, and telecommunications.
Some examples of Time Measuring Instruments in this class include:
1. Clocks: These are devices that display the current time and are commonly used for general timekeeping purposes.
2. Timers: These instruments are used to measure and indicate specific time intervals or durations. They are often used in laboratory experiments, cooking, and sports events.
3. Stopwatches: These handheld devices are used to measure and record the time elapsed between the start and stop of an event. They are commonly used in sports, athletics, and scientific experiments.
4. Chronographs: These instruments combine the functions of a watch and a stopwatch. They can measure and record both the current time and elapsed time.
5. Time Recorders: These devices are used to record the time of events or actions, typically in a workplace setting. They are often used for attendance tracking and timekeeping purposes.
It is important to note that NATO Supply Class 6645 includes a wide range of time measuring instruments, each with its own specific features and applications. When selecting a time measuring instrument, it is essential to consider the intended use, accuracy requirements, and any specific features or functionalities needed for the task at hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6645
- What is Federal Supply Class 6645?
- FSC 6645 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6645) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Time Measuring Instruments.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6645?
- NSC 6645 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6645 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Time Measuring Instruments.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6645 in?
- FSC 6645 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 66 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6645 in?
- NSC 6645 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 66 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6645
- What is a Time Recorder? 122 Items
- A Time Recorder (RECORDER,TIME) is a mechanically or electrically operated clock which is primarily designed to imprint time data on cards, documents, and the like. It may be equipped to imprint additional data not related to time. It may be actuated manually or automatically by card insertion. It incorporates provisions for automatic, semiautomatic, or manual precise positioning of lined, and/or columned "in and out" time cards, "elapsed time" job cards, and the like. For similar items not having provisions for precise positioning, see STAMP, TIME. See also CLOCK, RECORDING, WATCHMAN'S. For instruments designed to measure the total operating time of a circuit, machine or system, see METER, TIME TOTALIZING.
- What is a Time Stamp? 74 Items
- A Time Stamp (STAMP,TIME) is a mechanically or electrically operated clock which is primarily designed to imprint time data on letters, documents, and the like. It may be equipped to imprint additional data not related to time. It may be actuated manually or automatically by insertion of the item to be stamped. It does not incorporate provisions for precise positioning of the stamp. For similar items which incorporate provisions for precise positioning of the stamp, use RECORDER, TIME.
- What is a Stopwatch? 486 Items
- A Stopwatch is a timepiece designed exclusively to indicate a time interval, with reference to measurement. It may be started and stopped at any given instant, and controlled by a start and stop mechanism. Excludes Timer as used to control, regulate, or register a fixed time interval which has been previously determined.
- What is a Direct Reading Clock? 137 Items
- A Direct Reading Clock (CLOCK,DIRECT READING) is a clock having a mechanism which measures and indicates the progress of time in direct numeric sequence on a series of rotating drums. For instruments designed to measure the total operating time of a circuit, machine or system, see METER, TIME TOTALIZING.
- What is an Interval Timer? 2020 Items
- An Interval Timer (TIMER,INTERVAL) is an instrument for signalling the expiration of a predetermined time. It may also have an automatic switch for control of electrical circuits See also TIMER, STOP.
- What is a Program Clock? 106 Items
- A Program Clock (CLOCK,PROGRAM) is an electrically operated clock having a disk, drum, or tape mechanism for presetting scheduled operation of bell(s) or other signals connected to one or more electrical circuits. It may not have a mechanism for controlling or regulating secondary clocks.
- What is a Master Regulating Clock? 152 Items
- A Master Regulating Clock (CLOCK,MASTER REGULATING) is a precision clock having a mechanism for controlling and regulating secondary clocks. It may not have any device for actuating bells or other signals.
- What is a Stop Timer? 389 Items
- A Stop Timer (TIMER,STOP) is a precision instrument for measuring and indicating elapsed time periods. Not intended to be carried on the person. See also TIMER, INTERVAL.
- What is an Alarm Clock? 54 Items
- An Alarm Clock (CLOCK,ALARM) is a clock having an adjustable alarm device for signalling at a preset time.
- What is a Shelf Clock? 23 Items
- A Shelf Clock (CLOCK,SHELF) is a clock designed to set atop a shelf, mantel, desk, table and the like. It does not have an alarm mechanism, but may have chimes and/or strike mechanism. For clocks with an alarm, see CLOCK (1), ALARM.
- What is a Mechanical Marine Clock? 98 Items
- A Mechanical Marine Clock (CLOCK,MARINE,MECHANICAL) is a clock having a spring-wound movement, contained in a moisture-proof plastic or metal case designed for mounting on a vertical surface.
- What is a Wall Clock? 570 Items
- A Wall Clock (CLOCK,WALL) is a clock specifically designed for mounting on or in a wall. It may have chimes and/or strike features. It shall not have any mechanism for controlling and regulating secondary clocks or alarm signalling devices.
- What is a Time Totalizing Meter? 4356 Items
- A Time Totalizing Meter (METER,TIME TOTALIZING) is an instrument that automatically measured, and cumulatively registers the total operating or idle time of any circuit, machine or system, to which it is connected. See METER, FREQUENCY AND TIME TOTALIZING, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Electric Clock Movement? 66 Items
- An Electric Clock Movement (CLOCK MOVEMENT,ELECTRIC) is an item consisting of an electric motor and necessary gear assembly to actuate the dial indicators, or pointers of a clock, in respect to time. Does not include the dial, pointers or indicators.
- Watch,Pocket 34 Items
- Watch,Wrist 293 Items
- What is a Watch Holder? 36 Items
- A Watch Holder (HOLDER,WATCH) is a device for holding or mounting a watch in a convenient reading position. Excludes CASE, WATCH POCKET.
- What is a Chronometer? 155 Items
- A Chronometer is an instrument for precisely determining time, manufactured to close tolerances to assure the time-keeping qualities of dependability and consistency of rate. These qualities are accurately ascertained by comparison with more exact devices or by astronomical methods so that the accumulated error may be taken into account when determining time. Its usual uses are to indicate time for navigational purposes, and to serve as a reference for less accurate timepieces. It is usually provided with a winding indicator dial and is usually mounted in gimbals to maintain the instrument in a level position. May consist of a spring driven or other type of movement which is capable of exacting performance without regulation throughout the normal range of room temperatures. Not designed for carrying on the person.
- What is a Make-Break Circuit Chronometer? 26 Items
- A Make-Break Circuit Chronometer (CHRONOMETER,MAKE-BREAK CIRCUIT) is an instrument which measures time to the accuracy of a CHRONOMETER, and which includes precision internal contacts for opening and/or closing an external electric circuit. The intervals and frequency of opening and closing are preset during manufacture by the program wheel(s) design. If mounted, case may contain batteries, spark supressor circuit and relay. See also TIMER, SEQUENTIAL; TIMER, INTERVAL and INTERVALOMETER (as modified).
- What is a Watch Movement Recorder? 10 Items
- A Watch Movement Recorder (RECORDER,WATCH MOVEMENT) is a self-contained instrument designed to record the sound of the tick of a watch so that the performance characteristics of the watch movement may be determined.
- What is a Mechanical Timing Movement? 48 Items
- A Mechanical Timing Movement (TIMING MOVEMENT,MECHANICAL) is a precision instrument designed to provide a constant velocity rotational movement. It may or may not have a self-contained power source. It is adapted to actuate mechanical time fuze(s), switch(es) and/or mechanical lever(s) and the like. It does not have a dial or case. Excludes TIMER, INTERVAL and TIMER, STOP.
- What is a Dashpot? 130 Items
- A Dashpot is a device usually consisting of a piston and cylinder with means of securing one or both ends. It is used for cushioning or clamping a movement to avoid shock, absorb vibration,or for time delay, by the restricted passage of fluid (gas or liquid) through an orifice or around the piston.
- What is a Panel Clock? 355 Items
- A Panel Clock (CLOCK,PANEL) is a clock specifically designed for mounting on or in a panel. It may have a strike mechanism. Excluded are mechanisms for controlling and regulating secondary clocks and alarm signalling devices.
- What is a Timer Housing? 21 Items
- A Timer Housing (HOUSING,TIMER) is the outer component of a timer designed to inclose, support and/or protect the timer mechanism.
- What is a Wrist Instrument Strap? 88 Items
- A Wrist Instrument Strap (STRAP,WRIST INSTRUMENT) is an item consisting of one or two narrow strips of material cut to a definite length, having one end processed with a fastening device. The other end is processed to mate with the fastening end. It is intended for the atachment of watches, compasses and depth gauges, The item may be resistant to magnetic forces.
- What is a Watchman's Clock Recording Key? 81 Items
- A Watchman's Clock Recording Key (KEY,RECORDING,WATCHMAN'S CLOCK) is an item that registers embossed impressions on a type fibre/paper time dial. Impressions are made directly from raised numerals or letters on the item or may require the use of ribbons, carbon, or inking devices for legible impressions.
- What is a Time Code Reader? 30 Items
- A Time Code Reader (READER,TIME CODE) is a device capable of processing noise-free signals from generators, range time code distribution systems and instrumentation tape reproduces. It is designed to be rack mounted and may include mounting hardware.
- What is a Watchman's Clock Station? 53 Items
- A Watchman's Clock Station (STATION,WATCHMAN'S CLOCK) is a container used to store a key for a CLOCK, RECORDING, WATCHMAN'S. May be lockable and may include the key and/or chain.
- What is a Clockwork Parts Kit? 25 Items
- A Clockwork Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,CLOCKWORK) is a group of spare parts used for repair or replacement of clockwork items.
- What is a Sequential Timer? 1723 Items
- A Sequential Timer (TIMER,SEQUENTIAL) is an item which actuates included electrical contacts and/or switches in an orderly succession, and at a predetermined interval(s) for the purpose of controlling the operation of another electrical device(s). May have provision for manually establishing an operational sequence or cycle. See also RELAY, MOTOR DRIVEN; TIMER, INTERVAL; KEYER (as modified); CHRONOMETER, MAKE-BREAK CIRCUIT and INTERVALOMETER (as modified).
- What is a Watchman's Recording Clock? 37 Items
- A Watchman's Recording Clock (CLOCK,RECORDING,WATCHMAN'S) is a clock designed to be carried on the person for the specic purpose of maintaining security by having the person record the time visited at various watchmen's stations. The clock must have a key or plunger port for recording time on a paper disk or paper tape. Maximum security for the clock is maintained by having a tamperproof device for recording the time when the case is open and/or closed. Excludes RECORDER, TIME.
- What is a Time Code Generator? 384 Items
- A Time Code Generator (GENERATOR,TIME CODE) is a device specifically designed for use as a central timing device for the purpose of providing time-correlated signals for magnetic tape recorders, oscillographs, strip chart recorders, cameras, digital printers, remote digital displays or direct computer entry. The device may generate various time code formats, contain special features for time comparisons against broadcast time signals and provide visual display in BCD or decimal format.
Stock Items From Supply Class 6645 Page 1of 62
- MILC2536
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: X
- 5168602
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 2
- X-100
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 273095
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 4510-D
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 70801037
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 4