The Seizing Stuff, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-240-2017, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
4020-00-240-2017
Item Name
Seizing Stuff
FSC / FSG
4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Status
ACTIVE
Length
600.000 FEET NOMINAL FT
Circumference
0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Breaking Strength
600.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
2 TYPE AND 2 CLASS
Physical Form
COIL
Unable to Decode
UNABLE TO DECODE
Material
TAR IMPREGNATION
Length Per Weight
36.417 FEET PER POUND MINIMUM FT
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 Items10
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4020-00-240-2019POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2020POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2021POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2022POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2024POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2184POSSIBLE MATCH
HOUSELINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2185POSSIBLE MATCH
MARLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-240-2186POSSIBLE MATCH
ROUNDLINE
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-241-8892POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-241-88936Z8827POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
TR650
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
4020-00-240-2019POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
4020-00-240-2020POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
4020-00-240-2021POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
4020-00-240-2022POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
4020-00-240-2024POSSIBLE MATCH
RATLINE
4020-00-240-2184POSSIBLE MATCH
HOUSELINE
4020-00-240-2185POSSIBLE MATCH
MARLINE
4020-00-240-2186POSSIBLE MATCH
ROUNDLINE
4020-00-241-8892POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-241-8893POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
6Z8827
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4020-00-240-2017?
NSN 4020-00-240-2017 is a Seizing Stuff, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 4020-00-240-2017?
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4020-00-240-2019, 4020-00-240-2020, 4020-00-240-2021. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 4020-00-240-2017?
Key specifications for 4020-00-240-2017: Length: 600.000 FEET NOMINAL FT; Circumference: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Breaking Strength: 600.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 2 CLASS. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4020-00-240-2017 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.