The Torch Outfit,welding,gas Shielde, cataloged under National Stock Number 3431-01-358-3448, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The manufacturer of record is R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc Div R & D Metals and Chemicals Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Torch Outfit,welding,gas Shielde |
| FSC / FSG | 3431 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment (FSG 34) |
| Manufacturers | Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center Dba Us Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CAGE 59678); R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc Div R & D Metals and Chemicals Inc (CAGE 56406) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3431-01-358-3448 |
| Primary Part Number | 170843-001 |
| Item Name | Torch Outfit,welding,gas Shielde |
| FSC / FSG | 3431 / 34 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment |
| Manufacturer | R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc Div R & D Metals and Chemicals Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 11022452 | Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center Dba Us Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (USA) |
| 170843-001 PRIMARY | R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc Div R & D Metals and Chemicals Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 170843 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hobart Bros Co |
| 170843-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hobart Bros Co |
NSN 3431-01-358-3448 is a Torch Outfit,welding,gas Shielde, manufactured by R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc Div R & D Metals and Chemicals Inc, classified under FSC 3431, Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3431-01-358-3448 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 11022452 (Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center Dba Us Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center), 170843-001 (R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc Div R & D Metals and Chemicals Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-649-7856. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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.