What is Federal Supply Class 8135?

FSC 8135 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8135) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8135?

NSC 8135 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8135 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8135 in?

FSC 8135 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 81 which contains Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8135 in?

NSC 8135 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 81 which contains Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies.

What is an Untreated Kraft Paper?

An Untreated Kraft Paper (PAPER,KRAFT,UNTREATED) is a paper made entirely from wood pulp. It is a comparatively coarse paper noted for its strength.

What is a Solid Fiberboard?

A Solid Fiberboard (FIBERBOARD,SOLID) is a paperboard product consisting of two or more sheets of paperboard pasted together with a suitable adhesive to form a rigid sheet.

What is a Shipping Tag?

A Shipping Tag (TAG,SHIPPING) is an item that is used in shipping of items or materials. It has a hole, string, wire, or other similar means for attachment.

What is a Steel Strapping Edge Protector?

A Steel Strapping Edge Protector (EDGE PROTECTOR,STEEL STRAPPING) is an item used on fibre, corrugated boxes, or bundles of millwork such as sash doors, cabinets, or similar subjects where the edges of the objects require protection from the tensional strap.

A Box Liner (LINER,BOX) is an item fabricated from corrugated or solid fiberboard specifically designed to fit snugly within a box covering four or more panels. It is used to increase the wall thickness of the box for added strength and reinforcement. Excludes LINER, CASE.

What is a Flexible Greaseproofed Barrier Material?

A Flexible Greaseproofed Barrier Material (BARRIER MATERIAL,GREASEPROOFED,FLEXIBLE) is a greaseproofed, acid-free, noncorrosive material, either single ply or laminated to a backing sheet, intended for wrapping metal parts and equipment which will usually be coated with a corrosion-preventive compound. This material prevents the grease from penetrating the rest of the package or damaging other material stored near. Excludes PAPER, GLASSINE.

What is a Flexible Waterproofed Barrier Material?

A Flexible Waterproofed Barrier Material (BARRIER MATERIAL,WATERPROOFED,FLEXIBLE) is a material used to package items in order to protect them against water. Excludes BARRIER MATERIAL, WATER VAPORPROOFED, FLEXIBLE.

What is a Laminated And Creped Wrapping Paper?

A Laminated And Creped Wrapping Paper (PAPER,WRAPPING,LAMINATED AND CREPED) is a noncorrosive, stretchable material made from paper and nonbituminous laminating or treating materials. It is used primarily as a protective cover or wrapper over items inclosed in water vaporproof bags. It is used, also, in lieu of setup and folding boxes to conserve space in packaging items in fiberboard boxes or crates.

What is a Flexible Water Vaporproofed Barrier Material?

A Flexible Water Vaporproofed Barrier Material (BARRIER MATERIAL,WATER VAPORPROOFED,FLEXIBLE) is a material used to package items in order to prevent water vapor damage. Excludes BARRIER MATERIAL, WATERPROOFED, FLEXIBLE.

What is a Waxed Wrapping Paper?

A Waxed Wrapping Paper (PAPER,WRAPPING,WAXED) is a chemical wood pulp type paper coated or otherwise treated with paraffin.

What is a Chemically Neutral Wrapping Paper?

A Chemically Neutral Wrapping Paper (PAPER,WRAPPING,CHEMICALLY NEUTRAL) is a chemically neutral paper to be used as an initial wrap for items requiring a noncorrosive, dust protective wrap where a greaseproof, vaporproof barrier is not required. Not intended as an antitarnish paper for silver and magnesium.

What is a Meat Wrapping Paper?

A Meat Wrapping Paper (PAPER,WRAPPING,MEAT) is a specially treated odorless and tasteless paper that resists blood, meat juices, fat, and grease and strips well from any kind of meat. Excludes PAPER, WRAPPING, VEGETABLE PARCHMENT.

What is a Vegetable Parchment Wrapping Paper?

A Vegetable Parchment Wrapping Paper (PAPER,WRAPPING,VEGETABLE PARCHMENT) is an odorless, tasteless paper of rag or pure chemical wood pulp treated with sulphuric acid and having a high resistance to grease, water, mild acids, and alkalies.

What is a Burlap Jute Tubing?

A Burlap Jute Tubing (TUBING,JUTE,BURLAP) is a continuous tube of burlap sewn on the bias, to be cut as required, for packaging of miscellaneous items.

What is a Packaging Insert?

A Packaging Insert (INSERT,PACKAGING) is a flat sheet of corrugated paper, corrugated board, fiber board, or the like cut to predetermined dimensions and intended for placing alongside or folding over another article to afford protection and to insure a snug fit within an envelope, package or other container.

A Tie Wire (WIRE,TIE) is a preformed section of soft annealed steel wire of a specified length having each end bent so as to form a loop, used for tying reinforcing rods, bags, and the like.

What is a Gummed Tape?

A Gummed Tape (TAPE,GUMMED) is a narrow strip of paper, cloth or similar material not exceeding six inches (152.4 mm) in width, used for adhering purposes. It must be activated by a liquid. It must be coated on one or both sides.

What is a Plywood Disk?

A Plywood Disk (DISK,PLYWOOD) is a flat, circular item which is cut to a predetermined diameter. It is commonly used for the protection of machined faces of flanges during storage and shipment.

A Chipboard is a paperboard product made for many purposes where strength and quality are not needed. It is of relatively low density and is made from waste paper.

What is a Tissue Wrapping Paper?

A Tissue Wrapping Paper (PAPER,WRAPPING,TISSUE) is a light weight, strong, well formed, clean paper of gausy texture.

What is a Corrugated Fiberboard?

A Corrugated Fiberboard (FIBERBOARD,CORRUGATED) is a paperboard product consisting of one or more sheets of corrugated (fluted) material, pasted alternately to one or more flat fiber sheets.

What is a Packaging Cushioning Material?

A Packaging Cushioning Material (CUSHIONING MATERIAL,PACKAGING) is a natural or synthetic material in the form of a resilient mass. It may be bulk material or may be molded or cut to predetermined dimensions; bound with any suitable material, such as elastic; used to protect items against vibrational shocks, impact shocks, and abrasion, for filling in packaging, and for absorbing liquids from containers broken in transit. For corrugated items, see FIBERBOARD, CORRUGATED. Excludes INSERT, PACKAGING. Do not use if a more specific item name is applicable.

What is a Prepacking Board?

A Prepacking Board (BOARD,PREPACKING) is an item of different materials with a flat or scored bottom. It may have a low rim, and is chemically treated to retard discoloration of food stuffs and is used for holding items on display in commissaries.

What is a Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor Treated Paper?

A Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor Treated Paper (PAPER,VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITOR TREATED) is packaging material coated or impregnated with a vapor barrier corrosion inhibitor which will evaporate and whose vapors protect ferrous metal items against rusting.

What is a Glassine Paper?

A Glassine Paper (PAPER,GLASSINE) is a supercalendered smooth glazed transparent or opaque paper, manufactured primarily from chemical wood pulps. It is grease and oil resistant. Generally used as a protective wrapper and sometimes converted into bags, envelopes, windows in window envelopes, etc. Excludes BARRIER MATERIAL, GREASEPROOFED, FLEXIBLE; ano BARRIER MATERIAL, GREASEPROOFED-WATERPROOFED, FLEXIBLE.

What is a Cellophane?

A Cellophane is an elastic tissue made from viscose, solidified in thin transparent sheets, strips, or rolls. It usually has a moistureproof coating on one or both sides to make it heat resistant, airproof, and waterproof. It is generally used for wrapping foodstuffs. Excludes PLASTIC SHEET and PAPER, GLASSINE.

What is a Packaging Cushioning Material Set?

A Packaging Cushioning Material Set (CUSHIONING MATERIAL SET,PACKAGING) is an item consisting of two or more different pieces of CUSHIONING MATERIAL, PACKAGING.

What is a Case Liner?

A Case Liner (LINER,CASE) is an item fabricated from a flexible material, such as paper, paper laminated with asphalt, plastic, or the like, designed to fit inside a shipping container. The material has inherent qualities or is treated to protect its contents from entrance of water, dust, or contamination or prevent shifting. Excludes LINER, BOX. See also BAG, PAPER and BAG, PLASTIC.

What is a Strapping Seal?

A Strapping Seal (SEAL,STRAPPING) is a metallic device designed to securely join the ends of strapping (metallic or nonmetallic) when being used to secure boxes, bales, or packages for shipment. Also includes seal with clamping ears which is used primarily for banding rectangular, square, and round articles, such as hose, tanks, and the like.

A Strapping is a flat strip of steel, coated corded cloth, or other material fabricated to a specified breaking strength. It is supplied in coils and primarily used for securing boxes, parts, or packages for shipment. Excludes TAPE (as modified); TWINE (as modified); WEBBING, TEXTILE; PLASTIC STRIP; STRAP, PIPE; WIRE, STEEL (as modified); and WIRE, TIE.

What is a Wrapping And Cushioning Paperboard?

A Wrapping And Cushioning Paperboard (PAPERBOARD,WRAPPING AND CUSHIONING) is a fibrous material made from wastepaper, pulpwood or a combination thereof. It may be constructed of one or more plies or molded solid. The surfaces have energy absorbing designs which also permit flexing and folding of the material in all directions. For items consisting of corrugated medium on fibre sheet, see FIBERBOARD, CORRUGATED. For resilient items, see CUSHIONING MATERIAL, PACKAGING.

What is a Bag Strip Tie?

A Bag Strip Tie (TIE,STRIP,BAG) is a preformed item of soft metallic, or wire reinforced paper or polyvinyl material designed to be used as a closure for various types of bags. This item can be applied without the aid of a machine.

What is a Shipping And Storage Container Cushion?

A Shipping And Storage Container Cushion (CUSHION,SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER) is an item that is designed to be inserted into a SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER (as modified) to brace, block and/or cushion the contents of the container.

What is a Shipping Box Insert?

A Shipping Box Insert (INSERT,SHIPPING BOX) is a device to be inserted into a BOX (1), SHIPPING. It is used to brace, block and/or cushion the contents of the box. See also INSERT, PACKAGING.

What is an Utility Tape?

An Utility Tape (TAPE,UTILITY) is a wide strip of paper, cloth, plastic or similar material. Width shall be six inches (152.4 mm) or greater. Generally in roll form, with or without liner designed to be affixed to an object by adhesion. It does not contain coding signification, legendary characters, or printed data of any type.

What is a Packaging Staples?

A Packaging Staples (STAPLES,PACKAGING) is a U-shaped item primarily designed for closing shipping and/or storage paperboard or fiberboard boxes. Excludes STAPLES,PAPER FASTENING,OFFICE TYPE and STAPLE.

Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8135

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8135

Group Description: Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 81

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 81

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NSN Format for Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

81	35	XX	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

FSC 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

Includes Wrapping Paper; Moisture Vapor Barrier Paper; Excelsior; Wadding for Packing; Corrugated Paper; Baling Bands, Baling Ties; Shipping Tags; Gummed Paper Tape; Separators; Box Liners; Packaging Staples; Baling Wire; Preformed Cushioning Inserts.

Excludes Adhesives; Aluminum Foil other than for food handling and processing.

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.

Additional Information for Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

NATO Supply Class 8135 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 81, which is dedicated to containers, packaging, and packing supplies. Specifically, Class 8135 focuses on packaging and packing bulk materials.

This classification is used by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to categorize and standardize the procurement and supply of packaging materials for bulk items. It includes various types of packaging materials and methods that are suitable for handling and transporting bulk materials efficiently and securely.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 8135 is to ensure that NATO member countries have access to standardized packaging solutions for bulk materials, which helps to streamline logistics and improve interoperability among member nations.

Examples of packaging and packing materials included in Class 8135 may include bulk bags, drums, barrels, crates, pallets, and other containers specifically designed for handling and transporting bulk materials. These materials are typically durable, secure, and capable of withstanding the rigors of transportation and storage.

By using the standardized classification system, NATO member countries can easily identify and procure the appropriate packaging and packing materials for their specific needs, ensuring compatibility and efficiency in their logistics operations.

It is important to note that the specific requirements and standards for packaging and packing bulk materials may vary among NATO member countries. Therefore, it is recommended to consult the relevant NATO documentation and guidelines for detailed information on the specific requirements and standards within NATO Supply Class 8135.

Additional Information for Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8135

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8135

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