The Wire,nonelectrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-153-6245, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-153-6245 |
| Item Name | Wire,nonelectrical |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unit Package Quantity | 30 |
| Basic Shape Style | ROUND |
| Cross Section Outside Diameter | 0.028 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 220-280 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6520-01-153-6245 is a Wire,nonelectrical, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2930-01-538-3537. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6520-01-153-6245: Length: 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unit Package Quantity: 30; Basic Shape Style: ROUND; Special Features: STRAIGHT DIAMOND DRAWN; MEDIUM HARD; FOR MAKING RETAINERS. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.