The Blast Cleaning Machine, cataloged under National Stock Number 4940-00-277-8640, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4940 (Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment) of the Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4940-00-277-8640 |
| Item Name | Blast Cleaning Machine |
| FSC / FSG | 4940 / 49 — Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Abrasive Tank Compartment Type | SINGLE |
| Abrasive Tank Capacity and Type | 1000.000 POUNDS SAND LBS |
| Abrasive Tank Capacity and Type | 2500.000 POUNDS METALLIC LBS |
| Abrasive Adjustment Feature | INCLUDED |
| Operating Pressure | 100.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM ABRASIVE TANK LBS |
| Abrasive Type Accommodated | DRY |
| Accessory Components and Quantity | GAGE,AIR 1,HOZE,10 FT LG,1 IN ID 1,NOZZLES,3/16 IN. SIZE 6,NOZZLES,1/4 IN. SIZE 6,NOZZLE HOLDER 1,SEPARATOR,MOISTURE-OIL 1,SIEVE,SAND 1 IN |
| Blast Hose Outlet Quantity | 1 |
| Automatic Start Mixer Box | INCLUDED |
| Instantaneous Blast Stop/start Valve | INCLUDED |
| Remote Control | NOT INCLUDED |
| Installation Design | PORTABLE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY INSTALLATION DESGIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 836-000 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MASTER10 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Ruemelin Mfg Co Inc |
| 10 CAP BH | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4940-00-277-8640 is a Blast Cleaning Machine, classified under FSC 4940, Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4940-00-277-8640: Abrasive Tank Compartment Type: SINGLE; Abrasive Tank Capacity and Type: 1000.000 POUNDS SAND LBS; Abrasive Tank Capacity and Type: 2500.000 POUNDS METALLIC LBS; Abrasive Adjustment Feature: INCLUDED. 13 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.