The Explorer,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-504-7174, 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 Nordent Manufacturing Inc. 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-504-7174 |
| Primary Part Number | EX23 |
| Item Name | Explorer,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Nordent Manufacturing Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Double End Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| EX23 PRIMARY | Nordent Manufacturing Inc (USA) |
NSN 6520-01-504-7174 is a Explorer,dental, manufactured by Nordent Manufacturing Inc, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6520-01-504-7174 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: EX23 (Nordent Manufacturing Inc).
Key specifications for EX23: Double End Feature: NOT INCLUDED; Special Features: STANDARD HANDLE 0.250 INCH DIAMETER; ROUND; SOLID CONSTRUCTION; 26.0 GRAMS; KNURL RING FINISH; CONFIGURATION DOUBLE AND SINGLE ENDS; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION EXPLORING INSTRUMENT USED TO DETECT CAVITIES G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: EXPLORER, SE, SHEPHERDS HOOOK NO 23; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING. 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.