The Tongs,material Lifting, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-01-669-8501, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3940-01-669-8501 |
| Item Name | Tongs,material Lifting |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Jaw Type | MULTIPLE TOOTH |
| Lifting Position | HORIZONTAL |
| Gripping Action Type | LEVER |
| Material | STEEL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 40225 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-01-669-8501 is a Tongs,material Lifting, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-674-7393. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3940-01-669-8501: Jaw Type: MULTIPLE TOOTH; Lifting Position: HORIZONTAL; Gripping Action Type: LEVER; Material: STEEL. 4 specifications are 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.