What is Federal Supply Class 3990?

FSC 3990 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3990) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3990?

NSC 3990 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3990 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3990 in?

FSC 3990 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3990 in?

NSC 3990 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 39 which contains Materials Handling Equipment.

What is a Material Handling Pallet?

A Material Handling Pallet (PALLET,MATERIAL HANDLING) is an item consisting of a platform(s) designed primarily for moving material by fork-lift trucks. It may have two or more stringers, four or more legs, fixed or removable, and may have sides extending above the platform deck. It may also be equipped with hoisting fittings to permit lifting by sling(s). Excludes SKID, PLATFORM; SKIP BOX, MATERIAL HANDLING; and PLATFORM, MATERIAL HANDLING.

What is a Semilive Skid Jack?

A Semilive Skid Jack (JACK,SEMILIVE SKID) is a device consisting of a coupler unit fastened to an axle base, having two steel wheels and a steel handle. It is used for attaching to and moving semilive platform skids.

What is a Barrel Skid?

A Barrel Skid (SKID,BARREL) is an item consisting of two steel or wood side rails held together by steel braces, fitted with steel hooks at one end and with the other ends beveled. It is used for unloading barrels or cylindrical objects from motor truck to ground level, or bridging from truck floor to loading deck.

What is a Barrel Drain Rack?

A Barrel Drain Rack (RACK,DRAIN,BARREL) is an item designed to hold a drum, barrel, or similar liquid container in an angled position (other than 90 degree) suitable for drainage. It may or may not have wheels and/or casters for moving the rack from place to place. For items designed to move the drum/barrel see TRUCK, HAND, (as modified).

What is a Material Handling Roller?

A Material Handling Roller (ROLLER,MATERIAL HANDLING) is a cylindrical body, either solid or hollow, to be placed under an item to facilitate its moving.

What is a Vehicle Loading Ramp Platform?

A Vehicle Loading Ramp Platform (PLATFORM,VEHICLE LOADING RAMP) is an item consisting of a flat surface of wood OR METALLIC MATERIAL attached to reinforcing cross members. It is used for loading and unloading ITEMS FROM VEHICLES,AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS.

What is a Material Handling Skip Box?

A Material Handling Skip Box (SKIP BOX,MATERIAL HANDLING) is a rectangular receptacle designed for loading and unloading cargo on and off ships. The sides and/or ends may be hinged or removable to facilitate loading and unloading. It is usually mounted on stringers to permit handling by forklift trucks. Slings or bridles may be provided for hoisting.

What is a Loading Plate?

A Loading Plate is a rigid item usually made of steel or lightweight metals, designed to span a distance between loading docks or platforms and vehicle entry ways. Excludes RAMP (as modified).

What is a Vehicle Loading Ramp?

A Vehicle Loading Ramp (RAMP,LOADING,VEHICLE) is a ramp which is used for loading cargo on a ship, railroad car, truck, trailer, aircraft, and the like.

What is a Load Binder?

A Load Binder (BINDER,LOAD) is a levered device designed to take up the slack in a rope, chain, cable, or band encircling a load for the purpose of securely restraining the material. It may include the rope, chain, cable or band. See also BAR, EXTENSION, LOAD BINDER.Excludes HOIST, CHAIN.

What is a Vehicle Loading Ramp Assembly Kit?

A Vehicle Loading Ramp Assembly Kit (RAMP ASSEMBLY KIT,LOADING,VEHICLE) is a group of items which are components required for the asse mbly of a RAMP, LOADING, VEHICLE. (Converted from AEUSA on 11042020)

What is a Platform Skid?

A Platform Skid (SKID,PLATFORM) is an item consisting of a metal and/or wood deck, runners, legs, or legs and wheels, designed for storing and transporting materials. It may include coupler(s) for towing. Excludes SLED (as modified).

What is a Coopering And Shoring Cargo Set?

A Coopering And Shoring Cargo Set (CARGO SET,COOPERING AND SHORING) is a group of individual items assembled primarily to provide equipment necessary to shore and secure cargo aboard ship, in railway cars or the like. It may be used to dismantle shoring in unloading operations. A chest is provided for transporting and stowing.

What is a General Hatch Cargo Set?

A General Hatch Cargo Set (CARGO SET,GENERAL HATCH) is a group of individual items assembled primarily to provide necessary stevedoring equipment to load and unload various types of cargo not in excess of 5 tons. A chest is provided for transporting and stowing.

What is a Heavy Lift Cargo Set?

A Heavy Lift Cargo Set (CARGO SET,HEAVY LIFT) is a group of individual items assembled primarily to provide necessary stevedoring equipment to load and unload various types of cargo in a weight range of 5 tons to 50 tons. A chest is provided for transporting and stowing.

What is a Vehicle Cargo Set?

A Vehicle Cargo Set (CARGO SET,VEHICLE) is a group of individual items assembled primarily to provide all the basic stevedoring equipment for handling vehicle cargo. A chest is provided for transporting and stowing.

What is a Manually Operated Bin Gate?

A Manually Operated Bin Gate (GATE,BIN,MANUALLY OPERATED) is a device designed for mounting on the side or bottom of a hopper or bin to control the discharge of bulk material.

What is an Engine Shipping And Storage Skid?

An Engine Shipping And Storage Skid (SKID,SHIPPING AND STORAGE,ENGINE) is an item consisting of a supporting frame mounted on runners, designed to cradle an engine in a fixed position for shipping and storage.

What is a Hoisting Unit Refuse Container?

A Hoisting Unit Refuse Container (REFUSE CONTAINER,HOISTING UNIT) is a portable metal receptacle designed for handling bulk trash and garbage. It may be caster, wheel, or skid mounted and is used in conjunction with a hoisting unit which is mounted on a truck or tractor.

What is a Wheeled Equipment Floor Brake?

A Wheeled Equipment Floor Brake (BRAKE,FLOOR,WHEELED EQUIPMENT) is a jacklike device having various means for mounting on a vehicle frame on one end and a brake shoe or base for floor contact on the other end. It is designed to be used on various wheeled equipment to hold the equipment in a stationary position while being used or to prevent movement when not in use.

What is a Material Handling Pallet Stacking Support Set?

A Material Handling Pallet Stacking Support Set (SUPPORT SET,STACKING,MATERIAL HANDLING PALLET) is a group of items assembled for use on standard pallets to permit tiering of PALLET, MATERIAL HANDLING containing items or loads of irregular shapes or sizes with subsequent saving of space. Consists of a U-shaped device having an angle steel base plate with two rigid tubular steel uprights firmly attached at either end. The base plates are equipped with spring steel friction clamps for mounting on the end stringers of the pallet. The top bars are of angle steel equipped with firmly attached steel sleeves which fit over the tubular uprights of the base to form the top of the frame and to support succeeding pallets. The top bar has an inverted V-brace at either end to prevent slipping of succeeding pallets. May be disassembled for storage.

What is a Pneumatic Dunnage?

A Pneumatic Dunnage (DUNNAGE,PNEUMATIC) is a cushioning type item specifically designed to prevent cargo displacement and damage in rail and highway transportation.

What is a Rail Type Roller Unit?

A Rail Type Roller Unit (ROLLER UNIT,RAIL TYPE) is an item consisting of one or more steel rolls, a shoe type brake, and rail clamps mounted in a metal frame. It is designed as the rolling element for cradles, adapters, hoisting units, and the like, used on TRAILER, RAIL TYPE; STAND, MAINTENANCE, RAIL TYPE, shipping containers and the like.

A Tote Box (BOX,TOTE) is a reusable box, usually rectangular in shape which may have a lid. It may be collapsible and capable of being nested and/or stacked. It is not compartmented but may have dividers or insert tray(s). It is designed for manual material handling operations to facilitate the collection and movement of miscellaneous items within warehouses, maintenance shops, and stores. Excludes BOX (1), SHIPPING. See also BOX (3), SMALL PARTS.

What is a Pallet Cargo Cover?

A Pallet Cargo Cover (COVER,CARGO,PALLET) is an item fabricated from nonmetallic flexible material specifically designed to cover, partially or completely, palletized cargo for protection against rain, dust, and the like. It may include tie cords, straps or other fastening devices. Excludes BAG, PLASTIC; and TARPAULIN.

What is a Container Loading Mobile Ramp?

A Container Loading Mobile Ramp (RAMP,MOBILE,CONTAINER LOADING) is a ramp which is used for loading or unloading cargo in a container. It is used to permit entry of a forklift truck into the container during stowing and unstowing operations.

What is a Vehicle Cargo Tie Down?

A Vehicle Cargo Tie Down (TIE DOWN,CARGO,VEHICLE) is an item consisting of rope(s), cable(s), chain(s) or strap(s) terminated on one or more end(s) with hook(s), ring(s), clamp(s) and the like, designed to secure or restrain movement of cargo carried on a vehicle. May include spring(s), turnbuckle(s) or other tensioning devices.

What is a Storage And Retrieval Material System?

A Storage And Retrieval Material System is an automatic, motorized unit designed for storage and retrieval of pallets, containers, hardware or the like. Excludes FILING SYSTEM, STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL AUTOMATIC.

What is a Material Handling Dummy Pallet?

A Material Handling Dummy Pallet (DUMMY PALLET,MATERIAL HANDLING) is an item having the appearance and weight of a loadedPALLET, MATERIAL HANDLING. It is used for loading practice purposes and the like.

What is a Palletized Loading Flatrack?

A Palletized Loading Flatrack (FLATRACK,PALLETIZED LOADING) is a closed framed flat structure designed for the purpose of quick loading-unloading capabilities on a TRUCK, PALLETIZED LOADING and a TRAILER, PALLETIZED LOADING. Its primary function is for movement and storage of palletized ammunition, supplies and equipment. Excludes RACK, AMMUNITION STOWAGE and RACK, STORAGE, LOADED PALLET.

What is a Material Stacking Pallet?

A Material Stacking Pallet (PALLET,MATERIAL STACKING) is an item designed as a foundation to permit tiered storage without damaging previously stored items.

What is a Monorail Trolley Rail?

A Monorail Trolley Rail (RAIL,MONORAIL TROLLEY) is a shaped piece of metal designed to permit overhead traveling of a TROLLEY, MONORAIL. Excludes CHANNEL, STRUCTURAL and STRUCTURAL SECTION, SPECIAL SHAPED.

What is a Ball Transfer?

A Ball Transfer is an item designed to move light and heavy loads with minimum effort. It consists of a larger rotating and swiveling ball mounted and retained on a hemispherical face of small support balls that permit a multi-directional displacement of the load.

Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

Federal Supply Class (FSC: 3990

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3990

Group Description: Materials Handling Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 39

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 39

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NSN Format for Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

39	90	XX	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

FSC 3990 Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

Includes Skids; Pallets.

Excludes Airfield Engine Transport Skids.

Additional Information for Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

NATO Supply Class 3990 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 39, which is dedicated to Materials Handling Equipment. Specifically, Class 3990 focuses on Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.

Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment refers to a wide range of equipment used for the handling, transportation, and storage of materials in various industries. This class includes equipment that may not fit into other specific categories within the Materials Handling Equipment group.

Some examples of equipment that fall under NATO Supply Class 3990 include:

1. Dollies: These are wheeled platforms used for moving heavy or bulky items.

2. Pallet Trucks: Also known as pallet jacks or pallet lifters, these are used for lifting and moving pallets.

3. Conveyors: These are systems used for the automated movement of materials from one location to another.

4. Hoists: Hoists are used for lifting and lowering heavy objects using a pulley system.

5. Cranes: Cranes are used for lifting and moving heavy loads in construction, manufacturing, and other industries.

6. Lift Tables: These are hydraulic or mechanical platforms used for raising and lowering materials to a desired height.

7. Trolleys: Trolleys are wheeled carts used for transporting materials within a facility.

8. Drum Handling Equipment: This includes equipment designed for the safe handling and transportation of drums and barrels.

9. Racks and Shelving: These are storage systems used for organizing and storing materials.

10. Dock Equipment: This includes equipment used for loading and unloading materials at docks, such as dock levelers and dock seals.

It's important to note that this classification system is used by NATO for procurement and inventory management purposes. The purpose of these classifications is to ensure standardization and compatibility among NATO member countries when it comes to the procurement and use of materials handling equipment.

If you need more specific information about a particular type of equipment within NATO Supply Class 3990, please let me know.

Additional Information for Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

NSN by Country

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3990

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3990

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