The Tape,lacing and Tying, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-01-486-5242, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4020-01-486-5242 |
| Item Name | Tape,lacing and Tying |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL |
| Breaking Strength | 4.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Physical Form | SPOOL |
| Storage Temp Range | -100.0 TO 350.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Color | BLACK |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Material | WAX IMPREGNATION |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL |
| Thickness | 0.002 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.008 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 15DW BLK | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4020-01-486-5242 is a Tape,lacing and Tying, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4020-01-486-5242: Length: 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL; Overall Width: 0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.035 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Breaking Strength: 4.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Physical Form: SPOOL. 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.