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88-0257Elevator,root

Boss Instruments, Limited Inc · NSN 6520-00-524-3050 · FSC 6520 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6520-00-524-3050 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6520-00-524-3050. Primary manufacturer part number: 88-0257.
Features
  • Elevator,root — FSC 6520
  • Blade Width: 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Surface Treatment: CHROMIUM OR NICKEL HANDLE
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OR STEEL CORROSION RESISTING HANDLE
  • Pattern/style Identification: 301
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE
  • Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY AFYH,AFYJ
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND A STYLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy or Steel Corrosion Resisting Handle construction
General Description

The Elevator,root, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-00-524-3050, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Boss Instruments, Limited Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6520-00-524-3050
Primary Part Number88-0257
Item NameElevator,root
FSC / FSG6520 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBoss Instruments, Limited Inc
StatusACTIVE
Blade Width0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Surface TreatmentCHROMIUM OR NICKEL HANDLE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OR STEEL CORROSION RESISTING HANDLE
Pattern/style Identification301
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY AFYH,AFYJ
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataI TYPE AND A STYLE
Blade ShapeSPOON
Blade Length0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 9
1660-00-133-9546 INTERCHANGEABLE
End Fitting,valve
3110-00-144-8909 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
6520-00-524-1050 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elevator,periosteal
6520-00-524-2550E34S INTERCHANGEABLE
Elevator,root
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Llc
6520-00-854-249588-0264 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elevator,root
Boss Instruments, Limited Inc
6520-00-854-249688-0263 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elevator,root
Boss Instruments, Limited Inc
5330-01-299-819943305 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain
Bourns Inc
4820-01-373-071943305 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guide,valve Stem
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
7930-01-380-840243305 INTERCHANGEABLE
Floor Gloss Restorer
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. Dba Spartan Ohio
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
88-0257 PRIMARY Boss Instruments, Limited Inc (USA)
1676-582 PRIMARY Benco Dental Supply Co. (USA)
43-305 PRIMARY Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA)
GGE1161 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
1660-00-133-9546INTERCHANGEABLE
END FITTING,VALVE
3110-00-144-8909INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
6520-00-524-1050INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEVATOR,PERIOSTEAL
6520-00-524-2550INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEVATOR,ROOT
E34S
6520-00-854-2495INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEVATOR,ROOT
88-0264
6520-00-854-2496INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEVATOR,ROOT
88-0263
5330-01-299-8199INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN
43305
4820-01-373-0719INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,VALVE STEM
43305
7930-01-380-8402INTERCHANGEABLE
FLOOR GLOSS RESTORER
43305

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6520-00-524-3050?

NSN 6520-00-524-3050 is a Elevator,root, manufactured by Boss Instruments, Limited Inc, classified under FSC 6520 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6520-00-524-3050?

NSN 6520-00-524-3050 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 88-0257 (Boss Instruments, Limited Inc), 1676-582 (Benco Dental Supply Co.), 43-305 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), GGE1161 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6520-00-524-3050?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6520-00-524-3050: 1660-00-133-9546, 3110-00-144-8909, 6520-00-524-1050 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 88-0257?

Key specifications for 88-0257: Blade Width: 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment: CHROMIUM OR NICKEL HANDLE; Material: COPPER ALLOY OR STEEL CORROSION RESISTING HANDLE; Pattern/style Identification: 301. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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