The Mat,electrostatic Discharging, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-478-3983, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Desco Industries, Inc. Dba Desco Industries Inc Div Desco. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-01-478-3983 |
| Primary Part Number | 8870 |
| Item Name | Mat,electrostatic Discharging |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | Desco Industries, Inc. Dba Desco Industries Inc Div Desco |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shape | SQUARE |
| Material | RUBBER SYNTHETIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8870 PRIMARY | Desco Industries, Inc. Dba Desco Industries Inc Div Desco (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8870 | 5/9 Secondary reference 3m Co Admininistrative Electronic & Communications |
| 8870 | 5/9 Secondary reference 3m Company Dba 3m |
| 8870 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference 3m Company |
NSN 5920-01-478-3983 is a Mat,electrostatic Discharging, manufactured by Desco Industries, Inc. Dba Desco Industries Inc Div Desco, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-01-478-3983 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8870 (Desco Industries, Inc. Dba Desco Industries Inc Div Desco).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6525-01-565-9951. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8870: Shape: SQUARE; Overall Length: 72.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 48.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: COLOR, GRAY. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.