What is Federal Supply Class 9540?

FSC 9540 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 9540) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 9540?

NSC 9540 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 9540 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 9540 in?

FSC 9540 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 95 which contains Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 9540 in?

NSC 9540is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 95 which contains Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes.

What is a Special Shaped Structural Section?

A Special Shaped Structural Section (STRUCTURAL SECTION,SPECIAL SHAPED) is a specially shaped fabrication of ferrous or nonferrous bulk material. It has a cross section not conforming to the letters H, I, T, or Z.

What is a Structural Angle?

A Structural Angle (ANGLE,STRUCTURAL) is a structural shape fabricated from a ferrous or nonferrous material and resembling the letter L in cross-sectional form. The edges may have a bulb, be rounded, and the inside corner may have a fillet.

What is a Structural Beam?

A Structural Beam (BEAM,STRUCTURAL) is a structural shape fabricated from a ferrous or nonferrous material and resembles the following cross-sectional forms: For the letter H, both flanges of the H section are equal or longer than the width measured along the axis of the web; for the letter I, a 16 2/3 percent slope on the inside face of the ferrous type flange, either one or both of the nonferrous type flanges are shorter than the length measured along the axis of the web; for the letters T and Z, on nonferrous type, the web is usually at right angles to the flanges. Letter H section may have a maximum of 5 percent slope on the inside face of the flanges.

What is a Structural Channel?

A Structural Channel (CHANNEL,STRUCTURAL) is a structural shape fabricated from a ferrous or nonferrous material and has a flange extending usually at right angles in the same direction from each edge of a web and/or resembling the letter U in cross-sectional form.

Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 9540

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 9540

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 Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal
Codified by United Kingdom

95	40	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 9540 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 95, which is dedicated to Metal Bars, Sheets, And Shapes.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 9540 focuses on Structural Shapes made from Nonferrous Base Metal. Nonferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron, such as aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze. These metals are known for their corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and malleability.

Structural shapes refer to various forms of metal profiles that are used in construction and engineering applications. These shapes can include beams, channels, angles, tees, and other specialized profiles that provide structural support and stability to buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

NATO Supply Class 9540 is important for military and defense purposes as it helps in the procurement and standardization of nonferrous structural shapes used in various military equipment, vehicles, and structures. This classification ensures that the materials used in these applications meet the required specifications and standards set by NATO.

By categorizing nonferrous structural shapes under NATO Supply Class 9540, it becomes easier for military organizations and suppliers to identify and procure the specific materials needed for their projects. This classification system helps streamline the procurement process and ensures compatibility and interoperability among different military systems and equipment.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 9540 for Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal in NATO Supply Group 95 for Metal Bars, Sheets, And Shapes is a classification that specifically deals with nonferrous metal structural shapes used in military and defense applications.

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