National Stock Number
6520-01-257-3163
National Stock Number (NSN) 6520-01-257-3163, or NIIN 012573163, (liner,flask,dental casting machi) was assigned June 17, 1987 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier 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 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 18, 2011, 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 is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 42755. [AN ITEM THAT IS A CELLULOSE TYPE, WATER OR NON-WATER ABSORBING FLASK LINER WHICH IS ASBESTOS AND CERAMIC FREE. ITEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DENTAL CASTING MACHINES IN THE FABRICATION OF PRECIOUS AND NONPRECIOUS DENTAL CASTINGS. IT IS ALSO USED AS A LINER IN CASTING FLASKS OR RINGS.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 6520012573163 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9018490000: other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences; and parts and accessories, except dental drill engines, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as medicinal equipment. NAICS classification category 339114: dental equipment and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jun 01, 2025.