The Hoist,chain, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-00-235-4246, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3950-00-235-4246 |
| Item Name | Hoist,chain |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Raised Position Distance Between Suspension Hook and Load Hook Bearing Surface | 54.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Load Rating | 20000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Mounting Method | HOOK SUSPENSION |
| Braking Method | ELECTRIC |
| Mechanical Advantage Method | SPUR GEAR |
| Hook Quantity | 1 |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 CLASS AND C TYPE |
| Load Element Quantity Per Hook | 4 |
| Chain Type | PROOF COIL |
| Operation Method | HAND |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-H-904 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M904 CL1 TYC 20000LB 16FT LIFT | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3950-00-235-4246 is a Hoist,chain, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3950-00-235-4246: Raised Position Distance Between Suspension Hook and Load Hook Bearing Surface: 54.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Load Rating: 20000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Mounting Method: HOOK SUSPENSION; Braking Method: ELECTRIC. 10 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.