The Nosecap,cold Expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 3456-01-388-1297, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3456 (Cutting and Forming Tools for Secondary Metalworking Machinery) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The manufacturer of record is Fatigue Technology, Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3456-01-388-1297 |
| Primary Part Number | MEN-16A-0601F |
| Item Name | Nosecap,cold Expansion |
| FSC / FSG | 3456 / 34 — Cutting and Forming Tools for Secondary Metalworking Machinery |
| Manufacturer | Fatigue Technology, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SPLIT SLEEVE IN THE HOLE DURING PULLER OPERATION AND TO TRANSFER THE REACTIVE FORCES FROM THE WORKPIECE TO THE PULLER; CAN ALSO BE USED WHEN COLD EXPANDING HOLES THROUGH A DRILL FIXTURE/DRILL BUSHING OR WHEN AN OBSTRUCTION IS ADJACENT TO THE HOLE; THE STANDARD NOSECAP CONSISTS OF A THREE-PIECE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CAP, A OPNE-PIECE JAW SET WHICH PROTRUDES TWO INCHES FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAP, AND A RETAINER; REPLACEMENT JAWS CAN BE ORDERED SEPARATELY; FOR USE WITH FLARED SLEEVES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RE168230021-108 | The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA) |
| WCI-1700NE-0601-30F | West Coast Industries Inc (USA) |
| MEN-16A-0601F PRIMARY | Fatigue Technology, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CBCE-16A-0601F | 5/9 Secondary reference Fatigue Technology, Inc |
NSN 3456-01-388-1297 is a Nosecap,cold Expansion, manufactured by Fatigue Technology, Inc, classified under FSC 3456, Cutting and Forming Tools for Secondary Metalworking Machinery. Status: active.
NSN 3456-01-388-1297 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: RE168230021-108 (The Boeing Company Div Defense), WCI-1700NE-0601-30F (West Coast Industries Inc), MEN-16A-0601F (Fatigue Technology, Inc).
Key specifications for MEN-16A-0601F: General Characteristics Item Description: DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SPLIT SLEEVE IN THE HOLE DURING PULLER OPERATION AND TO TRANSFER THE REACTIVE FORCES FROM THE WORKPIECE TO THE PULLER; CAN ALSO BE USED WHEN COLD EXPANDING HOLES THROUGH A DRILL FIXTURE/DRILL BUSHING OR WHEN AN OBSTRUCTION IS ADJACENT TO THE HOLE; THE STANDARD NOSECAP CONSISTS OF A THREE-PIECE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CAP, A OPNE-PIECE JAW SET WHICH PROTRUDES TWO INCHES FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAP, AND A RETAINER; REPLACEMENT JAWS CAN BE ORDERED SEPARATELY; FOR USE WITH FLARED SLEEVES; End Item Identification: F15 AIRCRAFT. 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.