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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

HB=6"Tongs,material Lifting

Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc · NSN 3940-00-078-7870 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-078-7870 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-078-7870. Primary manufacturer part number: HB=6".
Features
  • Tongs,material Lifting — FSC 3940
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 CLASS AND 6 SIZE
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY
  • Gripping Action Type: CAM
  • Material Accommodated Thickness: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Jaw Type: SMOOTH
  • Lifting Position: HORIZONTAL
  • Lifting Capacity: 1800.000 POUNDS LBS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy construction
General Description

The Tongs,material Lifting, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-078-7870, 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-078-7870
Primary Part NumberHB=6"
Item NameTongs,material Lifting
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCrescent Pipe Tongs Inc
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 CLASS AND 6 SIZE
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Gripping Action TypeCAM
Material Accommodated Thickness6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Jaw TypeSMOOTH
Lifting PositionHORIZONTAL
Lifting Capacity1800.000 POUNDS LBS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
3940-00-078-7867 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
3940-00-078-7868HC=8" INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc
3940-00-078-7869 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tongs,material Lifting
5905-00-195-5559 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
5905-00-253-1213 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
5905-00-279-1907 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
5905-00-279-1957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
5905-00-501-8513 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
5905-00-504-7058 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
5905-00-615-79490698-5673 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
Keysight Technologies Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILT82009 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
HB=6" PRIMARY Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc (USA)
HB Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-078-7867INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
3940-00-078-7868INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
HC=8"
3940-00-078-7869INTERCHANGEABLE
TONGS,MATERIAL LIFTING
5905-00-195-5559INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
5905-00-253-1213INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
5905-00-279-1907INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
5905-00-279-1957INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
5905-00-501-8513INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
5905-00-504-7058INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
5905-00-615-7949INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
0698-5673
7720-01-682-1209INTERCHANGEABLE
DRUMSTICKS
HB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-078-7870?

NSN 3940-00-078-7870 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 3940-00-078-7870?

NSN 3940-00-078-7870 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MILT82009 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), HB=6" (Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc), HB (Crescent Pipe Tongs Inc).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-078-7870?

There are 11 known substitutes for 3940-00-078-7870: 3940-00-078-7867, 3940-00-078-7868, 3940-00-078-7869 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of HB=6"?

Key specifications for HB=6": Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 CLASS AND 6 SIZE; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY; Gripping Action Type: CAM; Material Accommodated Thickness: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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