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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

2017Pliers,opticians'

Western Optical Supply Inc · NSN 6540-00-299-8409 · FSC 6540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6540-00-299-8409 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6540-00-299-8409. Primary manufacturer part number: 2017.
Features
  • Pliers,opticians' — FSC 6540
  • Pliers Style Designator: HINGE GRIPPING
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Western Optical Supply Inc
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Pliers,opticians', cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-00-299-8409, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6540 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Western Optical Supply Inc. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6540-00-299-8409
Primary Part Number2017
Item NamePliers,opticians'
FSC / FSG6540 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWestern Optical Supply Inc
StatusACTIVE
Pliers Style DesignatorHINGE GRIPPING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 4
5133-00-105-8831 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
5360-00-344-8097GS41-208 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems
5985-01-290-05381067335-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Waveguide Assembly
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
6625-01-330-4668467-1-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Putty,epoxy,grey
United States Department of the Navy Dba Naval Undersea Warfare Ctr Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2017 PRIMARY Western Optical Supply Inc (USA)
46.712 Grobet File Company of America, Inc. Dba William Dixon (USA)
Related Parts
5133-00-105-8831INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
5360-00-344-8097INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
GS41-208
5985-01-290-0538INTERCHANGEABLE
WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY
1067335-1
6625-01-330-4668INTERCHANGEABLE
PUTTY,EPOXY,GREY
467-1-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6540-00-299-8409?

NSN 6540-00-299-8409 is a Pliers,opticians', manufactured by Western Optical Supply Inc, classified under FSC 6540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6540-00-299-8409?

NSN 6540-00-299-8409 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 2017 (Western Optical Supply Inc), 46.712 (Grobet File Company of America, Inc. Dba William Dixon).

What NSN replaces 6540-00-299-8409?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6540-00-299-8409: 5133-00-105-8831, 5360-00-344-8097, 5985-01-290-0538 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2017?

Key specifications for 2017: Pliers Style Designator: HINGE GRIPPING; Overall Length: 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PLIERS OPTICIANS' 5 INCHES LONG A49 HINGE GRIPPING IN. 3 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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