National Stock Number
3431-00-283-2098
National Stock Number (NSN) 3431-00-283-2098, or NIIN 002832098, (torch outfit,welding,gas shielde) was assigned August 26, 1973 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 4 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Aug 02, 1995, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 33826. [A GROUP OF ITEMS CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE TORCH, WELDING, GAS SHIELDED ARC FOR TUNGSTEN INERT GAS WELDING AND/OR METAL INERT-GAS OR CARBON DIOXIDE WELDING, WITH THE NECESSARY CABLES AND HOSES, OR CABLE AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES. ACCESSORIES MAY BE INCLUDED, SUCH AS COLLETS; TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES; METALLIC WIRE-FEEDING TUBES; CERAMIC AND/OR METALLIC NOZZLES; FLOWMETERS; PRESSURE REDUCER VALVES FOR ARGON OR MIXED GASES; SHUT OFF VALVES; CLAMPS; SEALS; AND THE LIKE.]. This item does not have a critical feature such as tolerance, fit restrictions or application. Nuclear hardness properties have not been determined (not valid for input). There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 3431002832098 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8515390060: electric arc welding machines, rotating type. The Schedule B End Use is listed as metalworking machine tools. NAICS classification category 333992: welding and soldering equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.