The Vacuum,dust Collecting,optical F, cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-01-451-8434, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6540-01-451-8434 |
| Item Name | Vacuum,dust Collecting,optical F |
| FSC / FSG | 6540 / 65 — Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | A COMPACT DUST COLLECTOR DESIGNED FOR LABORATORIES FABRICATING LESS THAN 30 PAIRS OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES PER DAY; ALSO SERVES AS A PEDESTAL BASE FOR THE GERBER SGX GENERATOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GERBER SGX GENERATOR | 5/1 Secondary reference Gerber Coburn Optical, Inc |
| 97-0884 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 173771 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Gerber Coburn Optical Industries Inc |
NSN 6540-01-451-8434 is a Vacuum,dust Collecting,optical F, classified under FSC 6540, Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6540-01-451-8434: General Characteristics Item Description: A COMPACT DUST COLLECTOR DESIGNED FOR LABORATORIES FABRICATING LESS THAN 30 PAIRS OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES PER DAY; ALSO SERVES AS A PEDESTAL BASE FOR THE GERBER SGX GENERATOR; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: VACUUM DUST COLLECT COMPACT G/LAB FABRCTN LESS THAN 30 PR/DAY. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.