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HC=8"Tongs,material Lifting

Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc · NSN 3940-00-078-7868 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-078-7868 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-078-7868. Primary manufacturer part number: HC=8".
Features
  • Tongs,material Lifting — FSC 3940
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 CLASS AND 8 SIZE
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY
  • Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY THE LIFTING CAPACITY AND THE MATERIAL ACCOMMODATED THK
  • Lifting Position: HORIZONTAL
  • Material Accommodated Thickness: 8.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Jaw Type: SMOOTH
  • Lifting Capacity: 3000.000 POUNDS LBS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy construction
General Description

The Tongs,material Lifting, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-078-7868, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (No Item Name Available) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-078-7868
Primary Part NumberHC=8"
Item NameTongs,material Lifting
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCrescent Pipe Tongs Inc
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 CLASS AND 8 SIZE
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY THE LIFTING CAPACITY AND THE MATERIAL ACCOMMODATED THK
Lifting PositionHORIZONTAL
Material Accommodated Thickness8.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Jaw TypeSMOOTH
Lifting Capacity3000.000 POUNDS LBS
Gripping Action TypeCAM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3940-00-078-7867 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
3940-00-078-7869 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
3940-00-078-7870HB=6" INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc
9540-00-472-9136 INTERCHANGEABLE
Channel,structural
5836-01-482-2689HC8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cleaning Unit,magnetic Tape
Teac Aerospace Technologies, Inc
5340-01-587-5574HC-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Tube Fittings Division
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
HC=8" PRIMARY Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc (USA)
MILT82009 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
HC Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-078-7867INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
3940-00-078-7869INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
3940-00-078-7870INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
HB=6"
9540-00-472-9136INTERCHANGEABLE
CHANNEL,STRUCTURAL
5836-01-482-2689INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEANING UNIT,MAGNETIC TAPE
HC8
5340-01-587-5574INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
HC-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-078-7868?

NSN 3940-00-078-7868 is a Tongs,material Lifting, manufactured by Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc, classified under FSC 3940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3940-00-078-7868?

NSN 3940-00-078-7868 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: HC=8" (Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc), MILT82009 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), HC (Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-078-7868?

There are 6 known substitutes for 3940-00-078-7868: 3940-00-078-7867, 3940-00-078-7869, 3940-00-078-7870 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of HC=8"?

Key specifications for HC=8": Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 CLASS AND 8 SIZE; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY; Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY THE LIFTING CAPACITY AND THE MATERIAL ACCOMMODATED THK; Lifting Position: HORIZONTAL. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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