What is Federal Supply Class 8120?

FSC 8120 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8120) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8120?

NSC 8120 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8120 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8120 in?

FSC 8120 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 81 which contains Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8120 in?

NSC 8120is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 81 which contains Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies.

What is a Compressed Gas Cylinder?

A Compressed Gas Cylinder (CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS) is empty cylinder only.

What is a Gas Cylinder Valve?

A Gas Cylinder Valve (VALVE,CYLINDER,GAS) is a valve specifically designed for the control of compressed or liquefied gases and legibly marked with name of gas for which designed. Inlet connection threads are coated with lead and/or tin to form a tight seal. A cap or plug is usually supplied to protect outlet connection threads and prevent leakage.

What is a Gas Cylinder Charging Manifold?

A Gas Cylinder Charging Manifold (MANIFOLD,CHARGING,GAS CYLINDER) is a device designed to charge or recharge two or more compressed gas cylinders from a separate source. It may include facilities to limit the number of cylinders being charged to one, and may also include additional equipment such as connecting hoses and pipes.

What is a Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Connections Adapter?

A Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Connections Adapter (ADAPTER,COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER VALVE CONNECTIONS) is an adapter designed to connect a compressed gas cylinder valve outlet to a regulator, charging connection, or other mating part having a different connection for the same gas.

What is a Breathing Air Compressed Gas Cylinder?

A Breathing Air Compressed Gas Cylinder (CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,AIR,BREATHING) is empty cylinder only.

What is an Air Technical Compressed Gas Cylinder?

An Air Technical Compressed Gas Cylinder (CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,AIR TECHNICAL) is empty cylinder only.

Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8120

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8120

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 81 Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 81 Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies

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

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NSN Format for Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders
Codified by United Kingdom

81	20	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 8120 refers to Commercial And Industrial Gas Cylinders, which falls under NATO Supply Group 81 for Containers, Packaging, And Packing Supplies.

Commercial and industrial gas cylinders are containers used for storing and transporting various gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and propane. These cylinders are designed to withstand high pressure and ensure the safe storage and transportation of gases.

NATO Supply Group 81 encompasses a wide range of containers, packaging, and packing supplies used for various purposes. This includes items such as drums, barrels, boxes, crates, pallets, and other packaging materials.

In the context of NATO supply classification, Class 8120 specifically focuses on gas cylinders used in commercial and industrial applications. These cylinders are essential for industries such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and research, where gases are used for various purposes.

The classification system helps NATO member countries in standardizing and categorizing supplies for military purposes. By classifying gas cylinders under Class 8120 in Group 81, it becomes easier for NATO forces to identify and procure the necessary containers and packaging supplies for gas storage and transportation needs.

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FSC 8120 Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders - United Kingdom (UK)

Excludes Filled gas cylinders and items related to gaseous and liquefied gaseous dispensing systems, both mobile and installed. All components of installed gas dispensing systems are classified by "application" or "function" with the end equipment for which designed.

Note-A chest, case, box, roll, bag, or other container, when specifically designed for housing of a set, kit, outfit, or individual item (with or without attachments or spares), for its protection when not in use, or for the convenience of the user, is classified in the same class as the item or items for which designed, or in such other class as is appropriate. However, when the chest, case, box, roll, bag, or other container is primarily a shipping container, it is classified in Group 81.

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Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8120

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