FSC 4020 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine · FSG 40 — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings
Government record, cited
Also searched as4020-00-540-6979 ·
4020005406979 ·
NIIN 005406979 ·
00-540-6979 ·
FSC 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine · MILT713TYPEPWAXEDCLASS2 · MILT713PCLASS2
Nearby stock numbers← 4020-00-537-9035
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4020-00-541-6777 Fiber Rope Assembly, Single Leg →
Features
Twine,fibrous — FSC 4020
Strand Quantity: 3
Breaking Strength: 48.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Ply Quantity: 4
Color: NATURAL
Material: WAX COATING
Fabrication Method: CABLE LAID
Identification
NSN: 4020-00-540-6979
NIIN: 005406979
FSC: 4020 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
FSG: 40 — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings
General Description
The Twine,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-540-6979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4020-00-540-6979
Item Name
Twine,fibrous
FSC / FSG
4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Status
ACTIVE
Strand Quantity
3
Breaking Strength
48.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Ply Quantity
4
Color
NATURAL
Material
WAX COATING
Fabrication Method
CABLE LAID
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
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MILT713TYPEPWAXEDCLASS2
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
MILT713PCLASS2
5/2Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 4020 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
4020-00-001-9356
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-001-9357
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-001-9358
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-001-9359
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-003-6293
ROPE,FIBROUS
4020-00-004-4066
RORE,SYNTHETIC FIBER
4020-00-004-5348
4020-00-004-5348 · Item name not on file
4020-00-005-7707
CORD ASSEMBLY,ELASTIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4020-00-540-6979?
NSN 4020-00-540-6979 is a Twine,fibrous, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 4020-00-540-6979?
Key specifications for 4020-00-540-6979: Strand Quantity: 3; Breaking Strength: 48.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Ply Quantity: 4; Color: NATURAL. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4020-00-540-6979 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.