What is Federal Supply Class 7040?

FSC 7040 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 7040) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Punched Card Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 7040?

NSC 7040 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 7040 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Punched Card Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 7040 in?

FSC 7040 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 70 which contains Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 7040 in?

NSC 7040is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 70 which contains Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment.

What is a Key Punch Machine?

A Key Punch Machine is an item designed to punch significant codes in cards and/or thin metal plates.

Punched Card Equipment - United States (US)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 7040

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 7040

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 70 Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 70 Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment

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NSN Format for Punched Card Equipment
Codified by United States

70	40	01	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
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NATO Supply Class 7040 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 70, which is dedicated to Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies, and Support Equipment.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 7040 focuses on Punched Card Equipment. Punched card equipment refers to machines and devices that use punched cards for data storage and processing. Punched cards were widely used in early computer systems and data processing applications.

Examples of equipment that fall under NATO Supply Class 7040 include card punches, card readers, card sorters, and other related devices used for handling and processing punched cards.

This classification is important for procurement and supply chain management within NATO and its member countries. It helps to standardize the categorization and identification of equipment related to punched card technology, making it easier to manage and track these items within the NATO inventory system.

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FSC 7040 Punched Card Equipment - United States (US)

Includes Collating machines, key punch machines, tabulating machines; verifiers; reproducers; summary punches, sorters; interpreters.

Excludes Card actuated machines designed for use with an ADPE system.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 7040

What is Federal Supply Class 7040?: FSC 7040 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 7040) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Punched Card Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 7040?: NSC 7040 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 7040 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Punched Card Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 7040 in?: FSC 7040 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 70 which contains Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 7040 in?: NSC 7040 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 70 which contains Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment.