The Collet Body,welding Torch, cataloged under National Stock Number 3431-00-397-3699, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The manufacturer of record is Merkle (uk) Limited. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3431-00-397-3699 |
| Primary Part Number | 406488 |
| Item Name | Collet Body,welding Torch |
| FSC / FSG | 3431 / 34 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Merkle (uk) Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrode Type for Which Designed | TUNGSTEN NONFILLER |
| Electrode Diameter for Which Designed | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Current in Amps | 110.000 NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 406488 | Merkle (uk) Limited (GBR) |
| 406488 | Associated Equipment Co, Inc Dba Profax Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 406488 | 5/9 Secondary reference Danbury Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the |
| 406488 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 0157123019 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3431-00-397-3699 is a Collet Body,welding Torch, manufactured by Merkle (uk) Limited, classified under FSC 3431, Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3431-00-397-3699 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 406488 (Merkle (uk) Limited), 406488 (Associated Equipment Co, Inc Dba Profax Division).
Key specifications for 406488: Electrode Type for Which Designed: TUNGSTEN NONFILLER; Electrode Diameter for Which Designed: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Current in Amps: 110.000 NOMINAL. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.