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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

A=4"Tongs,material Lifting

Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc · NSN 3940-00-078-7869 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-078-7869 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-078-7869. Primary manufacturer part number: A=4".
Features
  • Tongs,material Lifting — FSC 3940
  • Gripping Action Type: CAM
  • Lifting Capacity: 1250.000 POUNDS LBS
  • Lifting Position: HORIZONTAL
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY
  • Jaw Type: SMOOTH
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 CLASS AND 4 SIZE
  • Material Accommodated Thickness: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy construction
General Description

The Tongs,material Lifting, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-078-7869, 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 7 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-078-7869
Primary Part NumberA=4"
Item NameTongs,material Lifting
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCrescent Pipe Tongs Inc
StatusACTIVE
Gripping Action TypeCAM
Lifting Capacity1250.000 POUNDS LBS
Lifting PositionHORIZONTAL
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Jaw TypeSMOOTH
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 CLASS AND 4 SIZE
Material Accommodated Thickness4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3940-00-078-7867 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
3940-00-078-7868HC=8" INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc
3940-00-078-7870HB=6" INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A=4" Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc (USA)
MILT82009 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
A Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-078-7867INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
3940-00-078-7868INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
HC=8"
3940-00-078-7870INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
HB=6"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-078-7869?

NSN 3940-00-078-7869 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 3940-00-078-7869?

NSN 3940-00-078-7869 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: A=4" (Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc), MILT82009 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), A (Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-078-7869?

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

What are the specifications of A=4"?

Key specifications for A=4": Gripping Action Type: CAM; Lifting Capacity: 1250.000 POUNDS LBS; Lifting Position: HORIZONTAL; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY. 7 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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