NSN 3439-01-371-1588, 3439013711588
DESOLDERING BRAID

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 3439 - Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 013711588
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 77777
Criticality: (X) This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Hazardous Material Indicator Code: (Y) Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS).

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 3439-01-371-1588

National Stock Number (NSN) 3439-01-371-1588, or NIIN 013711588, (desoldering braid) was assigned February 7, 1993 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.

There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 4 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.

This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 13 contracts issued for this part number, with 13 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 6 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E524V1169, SPE8E522V1732, SPE8E521V0638, SPE8E520V1157, SPE8E519V1785. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 27,818.82.

There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 1,769. 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: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 77777. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 3439013711588 does not contain precious metals.

This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8468801000: machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, welding or surface tempering, except gas operated and other than those of heading 8515, hand-directed. The Schedule B End Use is listed as photo, service industry machinery. NAICS classification category 333992: welding and soldering equipment manufacturing.

This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION: (TEXT) SD SPOOL SIZE,WIDTH 0.100 IN.,COLOR BLUE; USED IN DESOLDERING TOOL; BRAIDED IN A TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT USING ONLY THE FINEST OXYGEN-FREE,OIL-FREE,HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE 42 GAUGE FINE WIRE; THE BRAIDING PATTERN IS A UNIQUELY DESIGNED GEOMETRIC WEAVE FOR MAXIMUM SPEED AND SOLDER HOLDING CAPACITY; ULTRASONICALLY APPLIED,PURE WHITE ROSIN FLUX IS LAMINATED ON TO THE ENTIRE BRAID TO PROTECT AGAINST OXIDATION AND TO PROMOTE SOLDERABILITY
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION: (TEXT) CSD SPOOL SIZE,WIDTH 0.100 IN.,COLOR BLUE; USED IN DESOLDERING TOOL; BRAIDED IN A TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT USING ONLY THE FINEST OXYGEN-FREE,OIL-FREE,HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE 42 GAUGE FINE WIRE; THE BRAIDING PATTERN IS A UNIQUELY DESIGNED GEOMETRIC WEAVE FOR MAXIMUM SPEED AND SOLDER HOLDING CAPACITY; ULTRASONICALLY APPLIED,PURE WHITE ROSIN FLUX IS LAMINATED ON TO THE ENTIRE BRAID TO PROTECT AGAINST OXIDATION AND TO PROMOTE SOLDERABILITY