What is Federal Supply Class 7520?

FSC 7520 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 7520) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Office Devices and Accessories.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 7520?

NSC 7520 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 7520 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Office Devices and Accessories.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 7520 in?

FSC 7520 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 75 which contains Office Supplies and Devices.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 7520 in?

NSC 7520is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 75 which contains Office Supplies and Devices.

What is a Blotter Desk Pad?

A Blotter Desk Pad (PAD,DESK,BLOTTER) is a device with corners or side panels for holding a desk blotter.

A Desk Tray (TRAY,DESK) is an item designed to be used on the top of a desk, table or the like primarily for legal or letter size matter. The item may be a single unit or tiered two or more units.

What is a Chart Holder?

A Chart Holder (HOLDER,CHART) is excludes HOLDER, CLINICAL CHART.

What is a Mechanical Pencil?

A Mechanical Pencil (PENCIL,MECHANICAL) is an item for writing or other marking use in which the lead is replaceable.

What is an Arch Board File?

An Arch Board File is an item of wood or composition board on the top of which is security mounted an arch type paper holder, with posts 2-3/4 inches (69.85 millimeters) apart.

What is a Clipboard File?

A Clipboard File is an item of wood, metal, or composition board, on the upper end of which is securely mounted a metal spring clip for holding paper sheets. See also HOLDER, CLINICAL CHART.

What is a Marking Stencil?

A Marking Stencil (STENCIL,MARKING) is an item having a single character or characters, words, and/or sentences perforated in metal, stencil board or paper as a single unit, not separable. For separable characters, see STENCIL SET, MARKING.

What is a Desk Paper Perforator?

A Desk Paper Perforator (PERFORATOR,PAPER,DESK) is excludes paper perforating machines used in bindery work.

What is a Pencil Sharpener?

A Pencil Sharpener (SHARPENER,PENCIL) is excludes PENCIL POINTER and LEAD REPOINTER, PENCIL.

What is an Office Paper Fastening Stapler?

An Office Paper Fastening Stapler (STAPLER,PAPER FASTENING,OFFICE) is a plier or desk (table) item for the manual stapling of papers and the like. Excludes STAPLING MACHINE, PAPER, OFFICE and STAPLER, BOOK AND PAMPHLET.

What is a Fixed Type Rubber Stamp?

A Fixed Type Rubber Stamp (RUBBER STAMP,FIXED TYPE) is a rubber stamp with type fixed in a die or solid base. It does not include rubber stamps with banded or mortise type.

What is a Drop Knife Paper Trimmer?

A Drop Knife Paper Trimmer (TRIMMER,PAPER,DROP KNIFE) is a solid bed which may or may not have guide lines; having a lever type cutting knife hinged at the top edge of the bed. See also CUTTER, PAPER.

What is a Gummed Tape Dispenser?

A Gummed Tape Dispenser (DISPENSER,GUMMED TAPE) is an item for dispensing tape having to be water or chemical activated. See also DISPENSER, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE.

What is a Recording Pen?

A Recording Pen (PEN,RECORDING) is a small device usually made of glass, plastic, or metal having a self-contained ink reservoir, and when attached to the arm of various instruments is used to mark graphs, charts, and the like.

What is a Slide Rule?

A Slide Rule is a device having several standard scales for performing arithmetical, algebraical, and trigonometrical calculations by mechanical means.

What is a Duplicating Stencil Stylus?

A Duplicating Stencil Stylus (STYLUS,DUPLICATING STENCIL) is a small hand instrument, with marking device on one or both ends, specifically designed for tracing, writing, or making other impressions on duplicating stencils. Excludes STYLUS, SOUND RECORDING; and STYLUS, SOUND REPRODUCING.

What is a Plotting Marker?

A Plotting Marker (MARKER,PLOTTING) is a device of various sizes, materials, and shapes such as a number, letter, sign, character or a combination of these, used to indicate certain conditions at various locations on maps, plotting boards, charts, diagrams, and the like.

What is a Marking Stencil Set?

A Marking Stencil Set (STENCIL SET,MARKING) is a series of single letters, numerals, and/or symbols, perforated in metal, stencil board or paper. They may or may not have means for attaching together to form words or sentences. See also STENCIL, MARKING.

What is a Desk Distributor Rack?

A Desk Distributor Rack (RACK,DISTRIBUTOR,DESK) is an open top item having a base which may be formed of separate sections, or of one piece as required by the style of construction, having in general, vertical partitions and end pieces forming compartments. The compartment(s) may or may not have closed back(s). It does not cover items having hinged partitions. It is used as a filing and/or sorting medium for checks, letters, books, documents, and the like. See also CASE, MAIL DISTRIBUTION.

What is an Office Paper Stapling Machine?

An Office Paper Stapling Machine (STAPLING MACHINE,PAPER,OFFICE) is a desk or table item for the automatic stapling of papers and the like. Excludes STAPLER, PAPER FASTENING, OFFICE and STAPLER, BOOK AND PAMPHLET.

A Book Ends is a pair of items having a base and an upright support. Used to hold books and/or folios in an upright position on a desk, shelves or the like.

What is a Desk Pen Set?

A Desk Pen Set (PEN SET,DESK) is an item consisting of a PEN(s), FOUNTAIN or PEN(s), BALL-POINT and a base with socket(s) or a dip type pen(s) and ink reservoir(s). The base socket(s) and ink reservoir opening(s) are designed to hold the pen(s) for ready use.

What is a Pen And Pencil Tray?

A Pen And Pencil Tray (TRAY,PEN AND PENCIL) is a shallow container usually made of glass and rectangular in shape, to be used for holding pens and pencils.

What is a Work Organizer File?

A Work Organizer File (FILE,WORK ORGANIZER) is an expanding item having ten or more indexed separator pages or bellows-type compartments. The pages or compartments may have printed alphabetical and/or numerical index tabs, or blank metal tabs. It is used for sorting, follow-up, tickler, and the like.

What is a Desk Horizontal File?

A Desk Horizontal File (FILE,HORIZONTAL,DESK) is an item with a closed back and base having multiple stacked horizontal legal or letter size trays. It may have holes for wall mounting. It is used as a flat filing and/or sorting medium for correspondence, pamphlets, forms, papers, and the like. See also RACK, DISTRIBUTOR, DESK.

What is a Telephone Receiver Holder?

A Telephone Receiver Holder (HOLDER,TELEPHONE RECEIVER) is an item designed to be attached to a telephone receiver. It permits the receiver to be balanced on the shoulder, leaving hands free for writing.

What is a Tube Type Marker?

A Tube Type Marker (MARKER,TUBE TYPE) is an item which is used for writing, drawing, and freehand marking on various types of material. It may be initially filled with ink and may be designed to be refilled. The marking tips are of varying shapes and materials and the inks are of varying colors and types. Excludes BALL POINT PEN; MARKER ASSORTMENT, TUBE TYPE; and PEN, PLASTIC TIP.

What is a Filing Box?

A Filing Box (BOX,FILING) is a rigid box usually rectangular in shape. It may have a compression device and/or indexing separators. It is designed to maintain cards, letters, papers and the like in an orderly arrangement.

What is a Document Box?

A Document Box (BOX,DOCUMENT) is a metal box having a lid. It may have lock(s), carrying handle(s), and either single or multiple compartment(s). Excludes BOX (3), CASH.

What is a Pen And Pencil Cup?

A Pen And Pencil Cup (CUP,PEN AND PENCIL) is a container usually round and used for holding pens and/or pencils.

What is a Desk Accessory Set?

A Desk Accessory Set is includes, but is not restricted to, BOOK, APPOINTMENT; BOOK ENDS; BOX, FILING; CALENDAR PAD; CUP, PEN AND PENCIL; DISPENSER, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE; HOLDER, DESK MEMORANDUM PAPER; PAD, DESK BLOTTER; PENHOLDER; and TRAY DESK.

What is a Tube Type Marker Assortment?

A Tube Type Marker Assortment (MARKER ASSORTMENT,TUBE TYPE) is an assortment of differently colored tube type markers grouped together in a case. These items are used for writing, drawing, and freehand marking on various types of material, and may be designed to be refilled Excludes MARKER, TUBE TYPE.

What is a Plastic Tip Pen?

A Plastic Tip Pen (PEN,PLASTIC TIP) is a writing instrument having a hard point. It may be disposable. Excludes PEN, BALL-POINT and MARKER, TUBE TYPE.

What is a Ball-Point Pen?

A Ball-Point Pen (PEN,BALL-POINT) is an item having a rotating ball writing media integral with a factory filled semiliquid ink cartridge.

What is a Fountain Pen?

A Fountain Pen (PEN,FOUNTAIN) is a unit consisting of a pen point and pen holder with a self-contained reservoir in the barrel for holding and furnishing a supply of ink. It is used for handwriting, drawing, and the like. See also PEN, BALL-POINT and MARKER, TUBE TYPE.

Office Devices and Accessories - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 7520

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 7520

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 75 Office Supplies and Devices

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 75 Office Supplies and Devices

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Office Devices and Accessories
Codified by Canada

75	20	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 7520 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 75, which is dedicated to office supplies and devices. Specifically, Class 7520 focuses on office devices and accessories.

This classification includes a wide range of items that are commonly used in office settings. Some examples of office devices and accessories in Class 7520 include:

1. Printers and copiers: This category includes various types of printers and copiers used for document printing, scanning, and copying.

2. Fax machines: Fax machines are used for sending and receiving documents over telephone lines.

3. Shredders: Shredders are used to destroy sensitive documents by cutting them into small pieces.

4. Calculators: Calculators are used for performing mathematical calculations.

5. Binding machines: Binding machines are used to bind documents together, such as reports or presentations.

6. Laminators: Laminators are used to apply a protective layer of plastic to documents, making them more durable.

7. Paper cutters and trimmers: These devices are used to cut or trim paper to the desired size.

8. Staplers and staples: Staplers are used to fasten sheets of paper together using staples.

9. Desk organizers: These are various types of organizers used to keep office supplies, such as pens, pencils, and paper clips, neatly arranged on a desk.

10. Desk lamps: Desk lamps provide additional lighting for workspaces.

These are just a few examples of the types of office devices and accessories that fall under NATO Supply Class 7520. The classification is designed to help standardize the procurement and supply of these items within NATO member countries.

FSC 7520 Office Devices and Accessories - Canada (CA)

Includes Copyholders; Fountain Pens and Pen Desk Sets; Pencil Sharpeners; Paper Punches; Staplers, Office Type; Artists' Accessories, such as Easels, Airbrushes; Slide Rules.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 7520

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 7520

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