The Bur,dental,excavating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-381-1564, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Dentsply Sirona Inc. Dba Dentsply Caulk Div Caulk Division. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6520-01-381-1564 |
| Primary Part Number | LA8 |
| Item Name | Bur,dental,excavating |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona Inc. Dba Dentsply Caulk Div Caulk Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.0924 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Head Size Designation | 8 |
| Head Shape | ROUND |
| Material | STEEL SHANK |
| Material | TUNGSTEN CARBIDE HEAD |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| LA8 | Beavers Dental Divisiondiv Sybron Canada Limiteddba Beavers Dental Division Div Sybron Canada Limited (CAN) |
| LA8 PRIMARY | Dentsply Sirona Inc. Dba Dentsply Caulk Div Caulk Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LA 8 D | 5/9 Secondary reference Beavers Dental Divisiondiv Sybron Canada Limiteddba Beavers Dental Division Div Sybron Canada Limited |
NSN 6520-01-381-1564 is a Bur,dental,excavating, manufactured by Dentsply Sirona Inc. Dba Dentsply Caulk Div Caulk Division, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6520-01-381-1564 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: LA8 (Beavers Dental Divisiondiv Sybron Canada Limiteddba Beavers Dental Division Div Sybron Canada Limited), LA8 (Dentsply Sirona Inc. Dba Dentsply Caulk Div Caulk Division).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5996-01-657-4273. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for LA8: Shank Diameter: 0.0924 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Head Size Designation: 8; Head Shape: ROUND; Special Features: LATCH HANDPIEC; TWO-PIECE CONSTRUCTION; SHANK AND NECK SHALL BE NICKEL OR CHROME PLATED; BUR OVERALL LENGTH 0.875 IN. IN. 5 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.