Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials

All You Need to Know About NATO Supply Group 93: Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials

What is it?

NATO Supply Group (NSG) 93, also known as Federal Supply Group (FSG) 93 in the United States, is a standardized classification system for a wide range of nonmetallic fabricated materials. These are materials that have been processed and shaped into various forms, but originate from non-metallic sources.

What does it include?

NSG 93 encompasses a diverse range of nonmetallic materials used in various applications, with the following key categories:

• FSC 9310: Paper and Paperboard: This includes various types of paper products, such as printing paper, cardboard, and paperboard used for packaging.
• FSC 9320: Rubber Fabricated Materials: This category covers various rubber products, including hoses, gaskets, seals, tires, and other molded or extruded rubber components.
• FSC 9330: Plastics Fabricated Materials: This broad category encompasses a wide variety of plastic products, including pipes, tubes, sheets, films, molded parts, and other fabricated plastic items used in diverse applications.
• FSC 9340: Glass Fabricated Materials: This includes various types of processed glass, such as sheets, plates, tubes, and fibers used for insulation, construction, and other purposes.
• FSC 9350: Refractories and Fire Surfacing Materials: This category covers materials designed to withstand high temperatures, such as bricks, linings, and mortars used in furnaces, kilns, and other high-heat applications.
• FSC 9390: Miscellaneous Fabricated Nonmetallic Materials: This category includes a diverse range of nonmetallic materials that don't fit into the other categories, such as felt, foam, cork, and composite materials.

Benefits of using NSG 93:

• Standardization: It provides a common language for the global supply chain, facilitating communication and collaboration between manufacturers, distributors, and end users.
• Efficient Procurement: Businesses can efficiently search for and procure specific nonmetallic materials based on their NSG classification, streamlining the procurement process.
• Improved Data Sharing: NSG 93 enables standardized data exchange, making it easier to share information about nonmetallic materials across different organizations.

Additional Points:

• Each FSC within NSG 93 further breaks down into more specific classes, providing even greater detail about the type of material.
• The specific materials included within each category can evolve over time, reflecting advancements and changes within the industry.

Understanding NSG 93 helps streamline communication, procurement, and data sharing within the global supply chain for a wide range of nonmetallic fabricated materials.