PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

172231Filter,polybag,dust

Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc · NSN 6540-01-451-8429 · FSC 6540 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 6540-01-451-8429 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6540-01-451-8429. Primary manufacturer part number: 172231.
Features
  • Filter,polybag,dust — FSC 6540
  • General Characteristics Item Description: A FILTER W/POLYBAG FOR THE GERBER DUST COLLECTOR VACUUM UNIT; FOR USE TO FILTER PLASTIC DUST FROM LENS FABRICATION PROCEDURES
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
Applications
  • Fluid filtration and purification
  • Engine intake air cleaning
  • Hydraulic system protection
General Description

The Filter,polybag,dust, cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-01-451-8429, 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
NSN6540-01-451-8429
Primary Part Number172231
Item NameFilter,polybag,dust
FSC / FSG6540 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGerber Coburn Optical, Inc
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionA FILTER W/POLYBAG FOR THE GERBER DUST COLLECTOR VACUUM UNIT; FOR USE TO FILTER PLASTIC DUST FROM LENS FABRICATION PROCEDURES
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 8
5950-00-408-478510112510 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
6540-01-451-7990178901 INTERCHANGEABLE
Blocking Ring Kit,0
Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
6540-01-451-8668129662 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,magnetic,opt
Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
6540-01-451-8725143133 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,optical,laps
Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
6540-01-451-8740109473 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer,ring,multifo
Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
6540-01-451-8748103673 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer,ring,minus F
Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc
6530-01-451-990259-MNVC INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,blood Pressure Aparatus
Edwards Lifesciences Llc
6540-01-452-0619183572 INTERCHANGEABLE
Defoamer,optical Le
Lynch Roofing and Siding Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
97-0883 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
172231 PRIMARY Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc (USA)
CAL 98 LOG Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-408-4785INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
10112510
6540-01-451-7990INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCKING RING KIT,0
178901
6540-01-451-8668INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,MAGNETIC,OPT
129662
6540-01-451-8725INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,OPTICAL,LAPS
143133
6540-01-451-8740INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,RING,MULTIFO
109473
6540-01-451-8748INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,RING,MINUS F
103673
6530-01-451-9902INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,BLOOD PRESSURE APARATUS
59-MNVC
6540-01-452-0619INTERCHANGEABLE
DEFOAMER,OPTICAL LE
183572

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6540-01-451-8429?

NSN 6540-01-451-8429 is a Filter,polybag,dust, manufactured by Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc, classified under FSC 6540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6540-01-451-8429?

NSN 6540-01-451-8429 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 97-0883 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 172231 (Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc), CAL 98 LOG (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6540-01-451-8429?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6540-01-451-8429: 5950-00-408-4785, 6540-01-451-7990, 6540-01-451-8668 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 172231?

Key specifications for 172231: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FILTER POLYBAG DUST COLLECTOR F/GERBER DUST COLLECTOR VACUUM; General Characteristics Item Description: A FILTER W/POLYBAG FOR THE GERBER DUST COLLECTOR VACUUM UNIT; FOR USE TO FILTER PLASTIC DUST FROM LENS FABRICATION PROCEDURES. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com