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W79-5Desoldering Wick

Hexacon Electric Company · NSN 3439-01-009-6448 · FSC 3439 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3439-01-009-6448 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3439-01-009-6448. Primary manufacturer part number: W79-5.
Features
  • Desoldering Wick — FSC 3439
  • General Characteristics Item Description: UNTINNED COPPER BRAID; 0.190 IN. W; 5 FT. LG ON SPOOL IN
  • 7 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Hexacon Electric Company
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Desoldering Wick, cataloged under National Stock Number 3439-01-009-6448, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3439 (No Item Name Available) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The primary manufacturer of record is Hexacon Electric Company. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3439-01-009-6448
Primary Part NumberW79-5
Item NameDesoldering Wick
FSC / FSG3439 / 34 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHexacon Electric Company
StatusCANCELLED
General Characteristics Item DescriptionUNTINNED COPPER BRAID; 0.190 IN. W; 5 FT. LG ON SPOOL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
1660-00-052-5506 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap Assy,lox Valve
5930-00-111-8619122-90007 ITEM 22 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
Kovatch Corp.
3030-00-528-4613 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
5330-00-536-70798060 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Skf Usa Inc. Dba Skf Aerospace Sealing Solutions
5310-00-609-88728055 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon
Cummins Inc.
1730-00-670-9802999-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reservoir Shell,jack Hydraulic
Columbus Jack Corporation Div Columbus Jack
3439-01-021-574780-5-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Desoldering Wick
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Div Itw Chemtronics
5998-01-077-6136 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
6625-01-098-3319 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guide,tape
5130-01-118-40878055 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,impact,electric
Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W79-5 PRIMARY Hexacon Electric Company (USA)
40-6-2 1/2 Chemtronics Inc (USA)
999-3 Hexacon Electric Company (USA)
50-5-5 Chemtronics Inc (USA)
80-5-5 PRIMARY Illinois Tool Works Inc. Div Itw Chemtronics (USA)
50-5-5 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Div Itw Chemtronics (USA)
779-5 Hexacon Electric Company (USA)
Related Parts
1660-00-052-5506INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP ASSY,LOX VALVE
5930-00-111-8619INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
122-90007 ITEM 22
3030-00-528-4613INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
5330-00-536-7079INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
8060
5310-00-609-8872INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,SLOTTED,HEXAGON
8055
1730-00-670-9802INTERCHANGEABLE
RESERVOIR SHELL,JACK HYDRAULIC
999-3
3439-01-021-5747INTERCHANGEABLE
DESOLDERING WICK
80-5-5
5998-01-077-6136INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
6625-01-098-3319INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,TAPE
5130-01-118-4087INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,IMPACT,ELECTRIC
8055
5330-01-159-1144INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
9993
7021-01-203-9599INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK PROCESSOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3439-01-009-6448?

NSN 3439-01-009-6448 is a Desoldering Wick, manufactured by Hexacon Electric Company, classified under FSC 3439 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3439-01-009-6448?

NSN 3439-01-009-6448 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: W79-5 (Hexacon Electric Company), 40-6-2 1/2 (Chemtronics Inc), 999-3 (Hexacon Electric Company), 50-5-5 (Chemtronics Inc), 80-5-5 (Illinois Tool Works Inc. Div Itw Chemtronics) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 3439-01-009-6448?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3439-01-009-6448: 1660-00-052-5506, 5930-00-111-8619, 3030-00-528-4613 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W79-5?

Key specifications for W79-5: General Characteristics Item Description: UNTINNED COPPER BRAID; 0.190 IN. W; 5 FT. LG ON SPOOL IN. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3439-01-009-6448 still in active supply?

NSN 3439-01-009-6448 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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