The Tape,lacing and Tying, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-01-252-7873, 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 9 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4020-01-252-7873 |
| Primary Part Number | 948162-1273 |
| Item Name | Tape,lacing and Tying |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL |
| Breaking Strength | 50.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 2 TYPE AND 3 SIZE AND G FINISH |
| Physical Form | SPOOL |
| Color | BLACK |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)(POLYESTER) OVERALL |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON IMPREGNATION |
| Thickness | 0.014 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 948162-1273 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 18DB | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-T-43435 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| STURDLACEB18DB | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 0311180103 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4020-01-252-7873 is a Tape,lacing and Tying, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
NSN 4020-01-252-7873 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 948162-1273 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).
Key specifications for 948162-1273: Length: 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL; Overall Width: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Breaking Strength: 50.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 3 SIZE AND G FINISH. 9 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.