The Fastener,bead Chain, cataloged under National Stock Number 4030-01-103-8959, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4030 (Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Ball Chain Manufacturing, Co., Inc. Dba Ball Chain Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 3 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4030-01-103-8959 |
| Primary Part Number | 6AD |
| Item Name | Fastener,bead Chain |
| FSC / FSG | 4030 / 40 — Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain |
| Manufacturer | Ball Chain Manufacturing, Co., Inc. Dba Ball Chain Manufacturing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | STANDARD |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6AD PRIMARY | Ball Chain Manufacturing, Co., Inc. Dba Ball Chain Manufacturing (USA) |
NSN 4030-01-103-8959 is a Fastener,bead Chain, manufactured by Ball Chain Manufacturing, Co., Inc. Dba Ball Chain Manufacturing, classified under FSC 4030, Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain. Status: active.
NSN 4030-01-103-8959 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6AD (Ball Chain Manufacturing, Co., Inc. Dba Ball Chain Manufacturing).
Key specifications for 6AD: Style Designator: STANDARD; Surface Treatment: NICKEL; Material: COPPER ALLOY. 3 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.