National Stock Number (NSN) 3431-01-508-6040, or NIIN 015086040, (torch,welding,gas shielded arc) was assigned May 28, 2003 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Sep 12, 2016. There have been 6 contracts issued for this part number, with 6 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E516V2925, SPM8E513V0744, SPM8E312V0913, SPM8E312V0339, SPM8E310V1625. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 29,178.98.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 06, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. The annual buy value of this part falls below the screening threshold of $10,000 but it has been screened for known source(s). (NOTE: This code shall not be used when screening parts entering the inventory. It shall not be assigned in preference to or supersede any other AMSC.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 33825. [A TUBULAR OR GUN-SHAPED INSTRUMENT, HAND OR MACHINE HELD, FOR ARC WELDING AND PROVIDING AN ATMOSPHERE OF GAS. IT IS DESIGNED TO PERMIT USE OF VARIOUS TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES FOR DIFFERENT WELDING IN TUNGSTEN INERT GAS WELDING OR VARIOUS WIRE ELECTRODES IN CARBON DIOXIDE OR METAL INERT-GAS WELDING. WIRE ELECTRODES ARE FED THROUGH THE TORCH IN USE. THE ITEM CONSISTS OF A HANDLE AND A TORCH HEAD. EXCLUDES:TORCH, WELDING. SEE ALSO TORCH OUTFIT, WELDING, GAS SHIELDED ARC.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 3431015086040 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8515902000: welding machine parts and parts of apparatus. 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 Jul 01, 2025.