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178901Blocking Ring Kit,0

Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc · NSN 6540-01-451-7990 · FSC 6540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6540-01-451-7990 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6540-01-451-7990. Primary manufacturer part number: 178901.
Features
  • Blocking Ring Kit,0 — FSC 6540
  • General Characteristics Item Description: BLOCKING RING KIT, OPTICAL FABRICATION; 50 MM; C/O 50 MM RING 1, C RINGS 2; FOR USE IN BLOCKING OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH THE GERBER STEP ONE SYSTEM MM
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Blocking Ring Kit,0, cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-01-451-7990, 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 Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6540-01-451-7990
Primary Part Number178901
Item NameBlocking Ring Kit,0
FSC / FSG6540 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGerber Coburn Optical, Inc
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionBLOCKING RING KIT, OPTICAL FABRICATION; 50 MM; C/O 50 MM RING 1, C RINGS 2; FOR USE IN BLOCKING OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH THE GERBER STEP ONE SYSTEM MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
178901 PRIMARY Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc (USA)
CAL 98 LOG Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
97-0865 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6540-01-451-7990?

NSN 6540-01-451-7990 is a Blocking Ring Kit,0, manufactured by Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc, classified under FSC 6540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6540-01-451-7990?

NSN 6540-01-451-7990 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 178901 (Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc), CAL 98 LOG (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 97-0865 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6540-01-451-7990?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6540-01-451-7990: 6540-01-451-8429, 6540-01-451-8668, 6540-01-451-8725 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 178901?

Key specifications for 178901: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BLOCKING RING KIT OPTICAL FABRICATION 50MM U/W GERBER ONE STEP MM; General Characteristics Item Description: BLOCKING RING KIT, OPTICAL FABRICATION; 50 MM; C/O 50 MM RING 1, C RINGS 2; FOR USE IN BLOCKING OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH THE GERBER STEP ONE SYSTEM MM. 2 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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