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AMS 3040Magnetic Inspection Compound

Sae International Dba Sae International · NSN 6850-00-255-0453 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-00-255-0453 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-00-255-0453. Primary manufacturer part number: AMS 3040.
Features
  • Magnetic Inspection Compound — FSC 6850
  • Physical Form: POWDER
  • Color: RED
  • Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED
  • Fluorescent Feature: NOT INCLUDED
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 25.0 POUNDS LBS
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Sae International Dba Sae International
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Magnetic Inspection Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-255-0453, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Sae International Dba Sae International. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6850-00-255-0453
Primary Part NumberAMS 3040
Item NameMagnetic Inspection Compound
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSae International Dba Sae International
StatusACTIVE
Physical FormPOWDER
ColorRED
Water Soluble FeatureNOT PROVIDED
Fluorescent FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Quantity Within Each Unit Package25.0 POUNDS LBS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
2540-00-054-002408C02452000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
5130-00-126-3217H.8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handpiece,rotary Tool,flexible D
Blackstone Industries, Llc Div Edge Finisher
4820-00-164-337738-314-AS INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,vacuum Regulating
Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas, Inc.
6850-00-255-0451 INTERCHANGEABLE
Magnetic Inspection Compound
6850-00-255-0452 INTERCHANGEABLE
Magnetic Inspection Compound
5120-00-277-1247 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,open End
6240-00-284-14468A INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
5905-00-299-1739 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,thermal
5950-00-340-3309 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
1005-00-523-0098 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring Firing Pin
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AMS 3040 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
8A Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux (USA)
AMS 3040 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
8A RED 25 Inspection Technologies, Inc. Dba Inspection Technologies Inc (USA)
Related Parts
2540-00-054-0024INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
08C02452000
5130-00-126-3217INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDPIECE,ROTARY TOOL,FLEXIBLE D
H.8
4820-00-164-3377INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,VACUUM REGULATING
38-314-AS
6850-00-255-0451INTERCHANGEABLE
MAGNETIC INSPECTION COMPOUND
6850-00-255-0452INTERCHANGEABLE
MAGNETIC INSPECTION COMPOUND
5120-00-277-1247INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,OPEN END
6240-00-284-1446INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
8A
5905-00-299-1739INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,THERMAL
5950-00-340-3309INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
1005-00-523-0098INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING FIRING PIN
3110-00-554-3232INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
204S
4820-00-555-9761INTERCHANGEABLE
COCK,DRAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-00-255-0453?

NSN 6850-00-255-0453 is a Magnetic Inspection Compound, manufactured by Sae International Dba Sae International, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-00-255-0453?

NSN 6850-00-255-0453 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: AMS 3040 (Sae International Dba Sae International), 8A (Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux), AMS 3040 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc), 8A RED 25 (Inspection Technologies, Inc. Dba Inspection Technologies Inc).

What NSN replaces 6850-00-255-0453?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6850-00-255-0453: 2540-00-054-0024, 5130-00-126-3217, 4820-00-164-3377 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AMS 3040?

Key specifications for AMS 3040: Special Features: DRY METHOD APPLICATION; Physical Form: POWDER; Color: RED; Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED. 6 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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