The Heat Gun,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 4940-01-278-4142, 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 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4940-01-278-4142 |
| Item Name | Heat Gun,electric |
| FSC / FSG | 4940 / 49 — Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | THREE |
| Switch Functional Positions | HEATING ELEMENT ON-OFF |
| Frequency in Hertz | 60.0 |
| Voltage in Volts and Current Type | 120.0 AC |
| Temp Rating | 650.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF |
| Suspension Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Heating Element | INCLUDED |
| Wattage Rating | 475.00 WATTS |
| Switch Quantity | 1 |
| Hot Air Thermostatically Controlled Feature | INCLUDED |
| Material | PLASTIC HANDLE |
| Material | PLASTIC HOUSING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10008 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4940-01-278-4142 is a Heat Gun,electric, classified under FSC 4940, Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4940-01-278-4142: Overall Height: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Phase: THREE; Switch Functional Positions: HEATING ELEMENT ON-OFF; Frequency in Hertz: 60.0. 12 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.