What is Federal Supply Class 9515?

FSC 9515 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 9515) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Leaf.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 9515?

NSC 9515 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 9515 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Leaf.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 9515 in?

FSC 9515 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 95 which contains Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 9515 in?

NSC 9515is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 95 which contains Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes.

A Tinplate is a lightweight cold rolled ferrous product. It is flat, straight, of a uniform solid rectangular cross section throughout, and coated on both sides with commercially pure tin.

What is a Laminated Shim Stock?

A Laminated Shim Stock (SHIM STOCK,LAMINATED) is a ferrous or nonferrous product of rectangular cross section uniform throughout. It is composed of thin layers of foil alternating with layers of adhesive binder to form a unit structure which can be reduced in thickness by peeling off one or more layers. It may be laminated or partly solid and partly laminated. All laminations must be of the same thickness.

What is an Armor Plate?

An Armor Plate is a ferrous or nonferrous product of solid rectangular cross section uniform throughout. It is made to specific strength for the purpose of arresting firearm projectiles or fragments.

What is a Metal Plate?

A Metal Plate (PLATE,METAL) is a ferrous or nonferrous product with cross-sectional dimensions limited to those established in Appendix C, FIIG A131. Excludes ARMOR PLATE; PLATE, FLOOR, METAL; TERNEPLATE; and TINPLATE. For silver plate items see SILVER SHEET.

What is a Metal Sheet?

A Metal Sheet (SHEET,METAL) is a ferrous or nonferrous product with cross-sectional dimensions limited to those established in Appendix C, FIIG A131. Includes corrugated and perforated items. For items 0.005 inch or .125mm thick and less. see FOIL, METAL. For silver items see SILVER SHEET.

What is a Metal Strip?

A Metal Strip (STRIP,METAL) is a ferrous or nonferrous product with corss-sectional dimensions limited to those established in Appendix C, FIIG A131. Includes corrugated and perforated items. For silver strips see SILVER SHEET.

What is a Metal Foil?

A Metal Foil (FOIL,METAL) is metal sheet limited to 0.005 inch or 0.13 mm thickness. Excludes GOLD LEAF.

Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Leaf - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 9515

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 9515

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 95 Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 95 Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes

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

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NSN Format for Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Leaf
Codified by United Kingdom

95	15	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 9515 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 95, which pertains to Metal Bars, Sheets, And Shapes. Specifically, Class 9515 focuses on Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, And Leaf.

This classification is used to categorize various types of metal products that are in the form of plates, sheets, strips, foils, or leaves. These products are typically used in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and engineering.

Plate refers to a flat, rectangular piece of metal that is thicker than a sheet. It is commonly used in structural applications, such as building construction or shipbuilding.

Sheet refers to a thin, flat piece of metal that is often used for various purposes, including roofing, cladding, or fabrication of smaller components.

Strip refers to a long, narrow piece of metal that is typically used in applications such as automotive manufacturing, electrical components, or packaging.

Foil refers to a very thin sheet of metal, usually less than 0.2 millimeters thick. It is commonly used for packaging, insulation, or as a barrier material.

Leaf refers to a very thin, flat piece of metal that is often used for decorative purposes, such as in jewelry making or architectural embellishments.

By classifying these products under NATO Supply Class 9515, it becomes easier for organizations within the NATO alliance to identify and procure the specific types of metal plates, sheets, strips, foils, and leaves they require for their operations.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 9515

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 9515

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