NSN 3431-00-688-9796 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3431-00-688-9796. Manufacturer of record part number: 2304-0137.
Also searched as3431-00-688-9796 ·
3431006889796 ·
NIIN 006889796 ·
00-688-9796 ·
FSC 3431 Electric Arc Welding Equipment · CAGE 00741 · 2304-0137 · 40137
Electrode Type for Which Designed: TUNGSTEN NONFILLER
Electrode Diameter for Which Designed: 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN
2 manufacturer part numbers on file
Manufacturer of record: Messer Llc
Identification
NSN: 3431-00-688-9796
NIIN: 006889796
FSC: 3431 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment
FSG: 34 — Metalworking Machinery (continued)
Primary part number: 2304-0137
Manufacturer: Messer Llc
General Description
The Collet Body,welding Torch, cataloged under National Stock Number 3431-00-688-9796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The manufacturer of record is Messer Llc. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
3431-00-688-9796
Primary Part Number
2304-0137
Item Name
Collet Body,welding Torch
FSC / FSG
3431 / 34 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment
Manufacturer
Messer Llc
Status
ACTIVE
Electrode Type for Which Designed
TUNGSTEN NONFILLER
Electrode Diameter for Which Designed
0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
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CHANNEL
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LABEL
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NSN 3431-00-688-9796 is a Collet Body,welding Torch, manufactured by Messer Llc, classified under FSC 3431, Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 3431-00-688-9796?
NSN 3431-00-688-9796 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2304-0137 (Cni Ceramic Nozzles Inc Dba Cni), 2304-0137 (Messer Llc).
What NSN replaces 3431-00-688-9796?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-00-717-5670, 3655-01-025-4538, 5360-01-092-8607. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 2304-0137?
Key specifications for 2304-0137: Electrode Type for Which Designed: TUNGSTEN NONFILLER; Electrode Diameter for Which Designed: 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 3431-00-688-9796 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.