The Pliers,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-248-1060, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-248-1060 |
| Item Name | Pliers,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Pliers Style Designator | MATRIX |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 804-202 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 900-712 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6520-01-248-1060 is a Pliers,dental, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6520-01-283-1440, 5935-01-447-1133, 5310-01-615-7702. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6520-01-248-1060: Pliers Style Designator: MATRIX; Special Features: SHORT CHISEL-TIP BEAK; INTERCHANGEABLE PLASTIC PADS; FOR POSTERIOR/ANTERIOR BAND REMOVAL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PLIERS DENTAL A31 MATRIX SHORT CHISEL BEAK INTERCH PLASTIC PADS. 1 specification is 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.