Includes Windlasses: Capstans: Ore Bridges: Gypsies: Warehouse Cranes: Wharf Cranes, Mobile or Fixed: Overhead Traveling Cranes.
Excludes Crane-Shovels (FSC 3810); Barge Mounted Cranes (FSC 1935); Winches for Integral Mounting on Trucks or Tractors (FSC 3830); Locomotive Cranes (FSC 2230).
Additional Information for Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks
NATO Supply Class 3950 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 39, which is dedicated to Materials Handling Equipment. Specifically, Class 3950 focuses on Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.
Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks are essential equipment used in various industries for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy loads. They play a crucial role in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and other sectors where materials handling is required.
NATO Supply Class 3950 includes a wide range of equipment, such as:
1. Winches: Winches are mechanical devices used to wind or unwind cables or ropes to move or lift heavy objects. They are commonly used in industries like maritime, construction, and forestry.
2. Hoists: Hoists are devices used for lifting or lowering loads vertically. They are often used in construction sites, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. Hoists can be manual, electric, or hydraulic, depending on the application.
3. Cranes: Cranes are large, powerful machines used for lifting and moving heavy objects horizontally and vertically. They are commonly seen in construction sites, ports, and shipyards. Cranes come in various types, including tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, and truck-mounted cranes.
4. Derricks: Derricks are structures equipped with lifting devices used for hoisting heavy loads, typically in the oil and gas industry. They are commonly used for drilling operations, as well as for lifting and positioning equipment on offshore platforms.
NATO Supply Class 3950 ensures that these equipment types are properly classified and standardized for military and logistical purposes within NATO member countries. This classification system helps in inventory management, procurement, and interoperability among NATO forces.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3950
- What is Federal Supply Class 3950?
- FSC 3950 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3950) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3950?
- NSC 3950 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3950 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3950 in?
- FSC 3950 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 39 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3950 in?
- NSC 3950 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 39 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3950
- What is a Jib Crane? 163 Items
- A Jib Crane (CRANE,JIB) is a crane in which the hoisting apparatus is supported by a trolley which runs on a projecting arm or jib which, in turn, is attached to a wall or wall tracks, or stationary or revolving pillar, or column.
- What is an Overhead Traveling Crane? 53 Items
- An Overhead Traveling Crane (CRANE,OVERHEAD TRAVELING) is a crane in which the hoisting apparatus is supported by a trolley running on an overhead track, on girders which are affixed to overhead and trucks at both ends.
- What is a Gantry Revolving Crane? 27 Items
- A Gantry Revolving Crane (CRANE,GANTRY REVOLVING) is a crane in which the hoisting apparatus is located in the crane cab with the hoisting lines running over a boom to ground level. The crane is supported by a structural gantry-type framework of variable height which may be stationary or mobile mounted. The gantry is generally constructed to provide a portal clearance for vehicles operating under the crane.
- What is a Guy Derrick? 25 Items
- A Guy Derrick (DERRICK,GUY) is a derrick consisting of a single spar or mast set on end and secured by guy wires at the upper end, having fastened to its lower end a boom or jib carrying a hoisting tackle at top of boom for raising and lowering heavy weights. The boom is so arranged that it may be raised or lowered at different angles or swung horizontally. The hoisting unit is generally not an integral part of this device but may be mounted any distance from the derrick.
- What is a Stiff Leg Derrick? 12 Items
- A Stiff Leg Derrick (DERRICK,STIFF LEG) is a derrick consisting of a spar, mast, or A-frame set on end and usually supported at the bottom by two horizontal spars or sills, with inclined beams running from end of sills to mast to form a triangle. A boom is fastened to the lower end of the mast or of the sills. The boom is so arranged that it may be raised or lowered at different angles or swung horizontally. The hoisting unit is generally not an integral part of this device but may be located any distance from the derrick.
- What is a Warehouse Crane Truck? 64 Items
- A Warehouse Crane Truck (CRANE TRUCK,WAREHOUSE) is a crane which is a compact unit with a short turning radius, primarily designed for use in confined areas.
- What is a Gypsy Winch? 197 Items
- A Gypsy Winch (WINCH,GYPSY) is a mechanical device having a revolvable horizontally mounted head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting pulling power. The device may also have a vertically mounted head(s) but must not contain a drum(s) on the periphery of which a rope, line or chain is secured. See also WINCH, DRUM (as modified).
- What is a Power Operated Drum Winch? 1285 Items
- A Power Operated Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,POWER OPERATED) is a power operated mechanical device having a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY. It may include a power unit. Excludes those items designed for mounting on self-propelled vehicles.
- What is a Capstan? 365 Items
- A Capstan is a mechanical device containing a revolving head or spool, vertically mounted, around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting pulling power. The capstan may contain an auxiliary head or spool.
- What is a Chain Hoist? 1679 Items
- A Chain Hoist (HOIST,CHAIN) is a device designed to be suspended above deck, floor or ground level having one or more revolving whelped wheels over which a chain is passed for the purpose of raising or lowering a load. May be suspended so as to travel on a fixed track.
- What is a Wire Rope Hoist? 411 Items
- A Wire Rope Hoist (HOIST,WIRE ROPE) is a device designed to be suspended above deck, floor or ground level having one or more revolving steel grooved drums around which wire rope is wound for the purpose of raising or lowering a load. May be suspended so as to travel on a fixed track.
- What is a Windlass? 247 Items
- A Windlass is a base or deck mounted device having a revolvable whelped wheel(s) (wildcats) over which a chain is passed for raising and lowering a load. The device may have a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy or capstan head(s)) around which one or more turns of rope must be taken for exerting power.
- What is a Crane Middle Boom Extension? 24 Items
- A Crane Middle Boom Extension (BOOM EXTENSION,MIDDLE,CRANE) is a lattice-type metal structure with facilities designed for attaching to the center of a crane boom to increase its length.
- Boom Jib Extension,Middle,Crane 30 Items
- What is a Crane Boom Jib? 27 Items
- A Crane Boom Jib (BOOM JIB,CRANE) is a steel structure designed for attaching to the upper end of a crane boom, containing sheaves over which the lifting cables operate. Its primary function is to add to the stability and reach of the boom.
- What is a Hoist Support Boom? 152 Items
- A Hoist Support Boom (BOOM,HOIST SUPPORT) is a long spar, beam or A-frame structure, to support a hoist.
- What is a Crane Outrigger? 18 Items
- A Crane Outrigger (OUTRIGGER,CRANE) is steel members for inserting in the rear or center of the chassis on trucks or cruiser mounted cranes or crane-shovels to provide a means of adding stability to the crane or crane-shovel when in operation.
- What is a Pole Gin? 39 Items
- A Pole Gin (GIN,POLE) is a device, such as a bracket or boom, designed to be temporarily attached to a pole as a support for block and tackle. It is used to raise and lower transformers and the like. It may include block and tackle.
- What is a Hand Operated Drum Winch? 897 Items
- A Hand Operated Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,HAND OPERATED) is a manually operated mechanical device having a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, strap or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY.
- What is an Overhead Crane Runway? 65 Items
- An Overhead Crane Runway (RUNWAY,OVERHEAD CRANE) is an assembly of wood and/or steel, consisting of upright stanchions and braces supporting parallel rails or ways on which the bridge of an overhead type crane can be moved at will along a horizontal plane.
- What is a Portable Hoist Trestle? 122 Items
- A Portable Hoist Trestle (TRESTLE,HOIST,PORTABLE) is consists of two A-frame assemblies mounted on casters and joined at the top with a metal cross member(s), forming a bridge. Generally used to support a hoist.
- What is a Portable Floor Crane? 365 Items
- A Portable Floor Crane (CRANE,FLOOR,PORTABLE) is a boom type or trestle type crane mounted on wheels and/or casters, manually propelled and equipped with an integral power or manually operated hoisting mechanism. It is used for lifting, loading and stacking materials.
- What is a Jib Crane Pillar And Boom? 69 Items
- A Jib Crane Pillar And Boom (PILLAR AND BOOM,JIB CRANE) is an apparatus consisting of a straight column or pillar and a projecting arm or boom designed to accommodate a hoisting mechanism. It does not include hoisting mechanism.
- What is a Bridge Traveling Crane? 128 Items
- A Bridge Traveling Crane (CRANE,BRIDGE TRAVELING) is a crane in which the hoisting apparatus is supported by a trolley which runs on an overhead track, or bridge, which, in turn, is supported either by ground level end trucks running on rails or on floor level wheels.
- What is a Friction Lining? 573 Items
- A Friction Lining (LINING,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds, cut or molded to a specific size. It may be a segment or a complete lining. It is usually designed to be fastened to a shoe, disk, band, cone, or the like, but may be installed without fastening. It provides a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion. Excludes LINING MATERIAL, FRICTION.
- What is a Roller Fairlead? 16 Items
- A Roller Fairlead (FAIRLEAD,ROLLER) is an item consisting of a framework with rollers (exclude flanged) fitted therein, so mounted as to provide an opening through which lines are passed. It is used to provide protection from chafing when oblique pull may occur, and/or to change direction of lines.
- What is a Sheave Fairlead? 14 Items
- A Sheave Fairlead (FAIRLEAD,SHEAVE) is an item consisting of a framework with a grooved wheel or wheels, including flat surfaced wheels with flanges, fitted therein, so mounted as to provide an opening through which lines are passed. It is used to provide protection from chafing when oblique pull may occur, and/or to change direction of lines.
- What is a Truck Mounting Materials Handling Container Hoisting Unit? 21 Items
- A Truck Mounting Materials Handling Container Hoisting Unit (HOISTING UNIT,MATERIALS HANDLING CONTAINER,TRUCK MOUNTING) is a power-operated hoisting device, designed for mounting on a commercial or military type truck. It is used primarily for picking up, carrying and automatic dumping of material handling containers.
- What is a Crane Boom? 57 Items
- A Crane Boom (BOOM,CRANE) is a metal structure, built as a single unit having a fixed length or composed of two or more units adjustable to various lengths, designed for attaching to a crane or crane-shovel basic unit, the top being fitted with one or more sheaves through which wire ropes are passed to raise or lower a hook, various types of buckets, grapples or other attachments in conjunction with the crane or crane-shovel basic unit when used in excavation or material handling operations.
- Chain Hoist Set 39 Items
- What is a Winch Support? 327 Items
- A Winch Support (SUPPORT,WINCH) is a structural framework designed to support a winch.
- What is a Tripod Hoisting Unit? 33 Items
- A Tripod Hoisting Unit (HOISTING UNIT,TRIPOD) is an item consisting of a tripod support and a hand operated chain hoist, designed for lifting heavy objects. It may include a SLING (as modified) or a BEAM, HOISTING (as modified).
- What is a Chain Hoist Chain? 128 Items
- A Chain Hoist Chain (CHAIN,CHAIN HOIST) is an item specifically designed for use as a hand chain or load chain in a HOIST, CHAIN. Excludes CHAIN, WELDED.
- What is a Friction Lining Material? 65 Items
- A Friction Lining Material (LINING MATERIAL,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds woven or molded into roll or sheet form of uniform width and thickness and may be fabricated with or without cork inserts. It is intended as the bulk material from which LINING, FRICTION may be fabricated for use on disks, shoes, or bands to provide a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion.
- What is a Monorail Trolley? 211 Items
- A Monorail Trolley (TROLLEY,MONORAIL) is an item used for transporting material from one location to another by means of an overhead track, beam, cable, or similar method. The trolley consists of either a single wheel or set of wheels, the wheel frame, and a device for transporting the material to be relocated. The transporting device may be an arm which is directly attached to the material or a basket, sling, or the like. For trollies which utilize hoists in the overhead transportation of material, see TROLLEY,HOIST.
- What is a Stationary Hoist Trestle? 46 Items
- A Stationary Hoist Trestle (TRESTLE,HOIST,STATIONARY) is an item consisting of two or more A-frames, not mounted on casters, wheels or the like, joined at the top with a metal cross member(s), forming a bridge. May include a track on which a hoist can be moved along a horizontal plane; for mobile items, see TRESTLE, HOIST, PORTABLE.
- What is a Winch Cover? 96 Items
- A Winch Cover (COVER,WINCH) is a removable cover of various materials, designed to fully or partially inclose a winch for protection from damaging elements such as moisture and dust and for operational safety. It may have means of securing to the equipment such as straps, tie lines, zipper fasteners and the like. Excludes TARPAULIN.
- What is a Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly Parts Kit? 53 Items
- A Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY) is a collection of various o-rings, seals, sleeves, wear rings and gaskets to repair actuating cylinders. May include cylinder and mounting hardware.
- Parts Kit,Winch 238 Items
- What is a Drum Lifter And Rotator? 44 Items
- A Drum Lifter And Rotator (LIFTER AND ROTATOR,DRUM) is item is designed to elevate, rotate, and empty large containers of liquid or other materials by mechanical operations. May be adapted for fork-truck pickup.
- What is a Crane Load Leveler? 19 Items
- A Crane Load Leveler (LEVELER,LOAD,CRANE) is an item designed to adjust the weight distribution to level the load in the hoisting operation.
- Brake Ring Assembly,Hoist 22 Items
- What is a Crane Wear Plate? 214 Items
- A Crane Wear Plate (WEAR PLATE,CRANE) is a rigid metallic or non-metallic item of various shapes, designed for mounting on a crane body, and/or boom and the like to prevent wear or damage of component parts as a result of friction. It may have a flat or convex bearing surface, and may be riveted, welded, bolt mounted and the like.
- Control Station,Hoist 109 Items
- Wheel,Trolley,Electric Hoist 54 Items
- What is a Hoist Drum? 118 Items
- A Hoist Drum (DRUM,HOIST) is an cylindrical item which accommodates a rope, line, and and the like, and is used on a HOIST (as modified).
- Frame,Hoist 273 Items
- Adapter,Motor,Hoist 51 Items
- Brake And Clutch Assembly,Winch 126 Items
- What is a Winch Drum Sleeve? 29 Items
- A Winch Drum Sleeve (SLEEVE,DRUM,WINCH) is a machine grooved cylindrical item designed to fit over a drum core. Groves are designed to guide and shoulder the wire rope for proper cable spacing for layer to layer spooling.
- Support,Motor,Winch 42 Items
- What is a Roller Fairlead Roller? 10 Items
- A Roller Fairlead Roller (ROLLER,ROLLER FAIRLEAD) is a cylindrical item with an essentially crowned face used for guiding or changing direction of ropes, cables, wires, bands or like items. The item may form part of a FAIRLEAD, ROLLER or FAIRLEAD, ROLLER AND SHEAVE or may be used as a separate item Excludes PULLEY, FLAT; PULLEY, GROOVE and PULLEY, CONE.
- Arm,Brake 13 Items
- What is a Whelped Groove Pulley? 60 Items
- A Whelped Groove Pulley (PULLEY,WHELPED GROOVE) is a pulley with grooves and pockets shaped to accommodate the links of a load chain. There is a positive connection between the item and the chain.
- What is a Mechanical Drive Housing Part? 59 Items
- A Mechanical Drive Housing Part (HOUSING PART,MECHANICAL DRIVE) is a rigid item of differing shape which together with at least one other housing section forms a HOUSING, MECHANICAL DRIVE.
- What is a Winch Drum? 253 Items
- A Winch Drum (DRUM,WINCH) is a cylindrical item which accommodates and secures, on the periphery, a rope, line, chain, or the like, and is used on a WINCH, DRUM POWER OPERATED or WINCH, DRUM, HAND OPERATED. Excludes DRUM, WINCH, AIRCRAFT.
- What is a Hoist Trolley? 228 Items
- A Hoist Trolley (TROLLEY,HOIST) is an item having a frame with wheels, either manually or power operated, and travels upon an overhead beam or track. The trolley is used to transport material from one location to another and is designed to accommodate, but does not include, the hoist. For units which include the hoist, see HOIST,CHAIN or HOIST,WIRE ROPE. For trollies not designed to accommodate a hoist, see TROLLEY,MONORAIL.
- What is a Hoist Parts Kit? 136 Items
- A Hoist Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,HOIST) is a parts kit used to service a HOIST,(as modified), or a HOISTING UNIT,(as modified).
- What is a Tensioner Pulley Assembly? 299 Items
- A Tensioner Pulley Assembly is a device designed to maintain the tautness of a cable, rope, or the like by applying pressure to one or more pulleys over which it passes.
- What is a Crane Inner Boom Section? 19 Items
- A Crane Inner Boom Section (BOOM SECTION,INNER,CRANE) is the inner or base section of a BOOM, CRANE which is attached to the crane base, or turntable. The lower portion of a two-piece BOOM, CRANE.
- What is a Crane Outer Boom Section? 18 Items
- A Crane Outer Boom Section (BOOM SECTION,OUTER,CRANE) is the outer or top section of a BOOM, CRANE which may be fitted with one or more sheaves through which wire ropes are passed to raise or lower a hook, various types of buckets, grapples or other attachments. The upper portion of a two piece BOOM, CRANE.
- What is a Mechanical Drive Housing? 184 Items
- A Mechanical Drive Housing (HOUSING,MECHANICAL DRIVE) is an item fabricated from a single, internally cored casting, or composed of two or more separate castings, and designed to position and protect bearings, shafts, gears, and/or other components required for a mechanical drive. Includes items having access hole(s) to facilitate machining and assembling of components. It may include the access hole cover plate(s).
- What is a Transportable Shelter Lifting Device? 102 Items
- A Transportable Shelter Lifting Device (LIFTING DEVICE,TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER) is a collapsible framework having jacks at each corner, specifically designed for lifting a transportable shelter on or off a vehicle. Excludes; JACK, TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER and JACK SET, TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER.
- What is a Hoisting Unit Tripod? 53 Items
- A Hoisting Unit Tripod (TRIPOD,HOISTING UNIT) is a supporting frame consisting of three legs and necessary connecting parts designed to provide a means for suspending a hoist or the like.
- What is a Winch Level Guide Assembly? 59 Items
- A Winch Level Guide Assembly (GUIDE ASSEMBLY,LEVEL,WINCH) is a device which winds the cable around a drum, using a back and forth motion, to minimize pull down and twisting during high tension operations. May have a display that provides the operator with line tension information while executing ship docking or escort maneuvers.
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- 30E5163
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: A
- 09283
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 6
- PL4
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 350G-W-TPOD-LFT-XLB
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- EW 550/S
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 464280-53
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- R104840
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 352E6000-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 3076299
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: D
- E13995-2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- E86041TEM4
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 2 0137-872
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- E94111TEM2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- M-PLH-423000-10235
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 205 056
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 1889.10/SX
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 064.06.01.01.M06
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1