NSN 4020-00-231-5870 · NIIN 002315870 · Part number HR-220
T.w. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. · FSC 4020 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine · FSG 40 — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings · CAGE 1TV12
Government record, cited
NSN 4020-00-231-5870 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4020-00-231-5870. Manufacturer of record part number: HR-220.
Also searched as4020-00-231-5870 ·
4020002315870 ·
NIIN 002315870 ·
00-231-5870 ·
FSC 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine · CAGE 1TV12 · HR-220 · TR650
The Twine,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-231-5870, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is T.w. Evans Cordage Co. Inc.. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 12 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4020-00-231-5870
Primary Part Number
HR-220
Item Name
Twine,fibrous
FSC / FSG
4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Manufacturer
T.w. Evans Cordage Co. Inc.
Status
ACTIVE
Surface Condition
POLISHED
Issue Form Weight
1.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Breaking Strength
190.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
3 TYPE
Size Designator
60
Physical Form
BALL
Color
NATURAL
Unable to Decode
UNABLE TO DECODE
Material
WAX COATING
Fabrication Method
TWISTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items12
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
NSN 4020-00-231-5870 is a Twine,fibrous, manufactured by T.w. Evans Cordage Co. Inc., classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 4020-00-231-5870?
NSN 4020-00-231-5870 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: HR-220 (T.w. Evans Cordage Co. Inc.).
What NSN replaces 4020-00-231-5870?
12 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4020-00-240-2016, 4020-00-240-2017, 4020-00-240-2019. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of HR-220?
Key specifications for HR-220: Surface Condition: POLISHED; Issue Form Weight: 1.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Breaking Strength: 190.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 TYPE. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4020-00-231-5870 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.