The Guide,wire,gas Shielded Arc Weld, cataloged under National Stock Number 3431-01-073-8284, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3431-01-073-8284 |
| Item Name | Guide,wire,gas Shielded Arc Weld |
| FSC / FSG | 3431 / 34 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Wire Diameter | 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.035 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 636955 | 5/9 Secondary reference Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the |
| 636955 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 636955 | 5/9 Secondary reference L-Tec Welding and Cutting Systems |
NSN 3431-01-073-8284 is a Guide,wire,gas Shielded Arc Weld, classified under FSC 3431, Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5895-01-114-0717, 4240-01-512-3137. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3431-01-073-8284: End Item Identification: LINDE MODEL ST-23 WELDING TORCH; Wire Diameter: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.035 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 1 specification is 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.