National Stock Number (NSN) 3431-00-450-5695, or NIIN 004505695, (torch outfit,welding,gas shielde) was assigned December 12, 1969 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 11 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 9 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 10 suppliers. Today, 8 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 a year. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 2 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7M225V0486, SPE7M222V0079. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 19,501.67.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 4 different weapons systems.
There has been very little 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$ 11,552. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 02, 2006, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government does not have adequate data, lacks rights to data, or both, needed to purchase this part from additional sources. 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 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 3431004505695 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.