The Tip,electric Soldering Iron, cataloged under National Stock Number 3439-00-862-2894, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3439 (Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The manufacturer of record is Hexacon Electric Company. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3439-00-862-2894 |
| Primary Part Number | WL3-8 |
| Item Name | Tip,electric Soldering Iron |
| FSC / FSG | 3439 / 34 — Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories |
| Manufacturer | Hexacon Electric Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | ROUND |
| Tiplet Accommodation | NOT INCLUDED |
| Mounting Method | COUPLING NUT |
| Tip End Style | SCREWDRIVER |
| Tip Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tip Type | STRAIGHT |
| Tip Width | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Integral Heating Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Surface Treatment | IRON |
| Material | COPPER |
| Mounting End Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tip Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| WL3-8 | Hexacon Electric Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PTC8 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PTC8 | 5/9 Secondary reference Apex Tool Group, Llc |
| PTC8 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3439-00-862-2894 is a Tip,electric Soldering Iron, manufactured by Hexacon Electric Company, classified under FSC 3439, Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories. Status: active.
NSN 3439-00-862-2894 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: WL3-8 (Hexacon Electric Company).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4320-01-231-6726. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for WL3-8: Body Style: ROUND; Tiplet Accommodation: NOT INCLUDED; Mounting Method: COUPLING NUT; Tip End Style: SCREWDRIVER. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.