A NATO Stock Number (NSN) is a 13-digit code that uniquely identifies a standardized item of supply used by NATO and allied armed forces. It is built from a 4-digit Federal Supply Class, a 2-digit National Codification Bureau code, and a 7-digit item number, assigned under the NATO Codification System.
What is a Federal Supply Class (FSC)?
A Federal Supply Class (FSC) is the first 4 digits of an NSN — a code that groups items into commodity classes. Dibblee Industries' catalogue is organized by FSC, for example FSC 4010 (Chain & Wire Rope) and FSC 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging & Slings).
What is NCAGE L0TZ1?
L0TZ1 is the NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code that identifies Dibblee Industries in the NATO Codification System. It marks the company as a registered supplier of NATO-codified items, sourcing from Canada to allied buyers.
Full definitions of NSN, NIIN, FSC, NCAGE, FLIS, NMCRL, and DEMIL are in the
NATO codification glossary. To decode any cataloging code on an
NSN record — DEMIL, AAC, MOE rule, shelf-life, unit of issue and ~190 more fields — see the
FLIS code dictionary.
Looking for product context, specifications, or the original chapter narrative? Browse the legacy product catalog — 21 chapters of marine, industrial, mining, and naval hardware descended from W.J. Keating Limited (1940–), with each chapter cross-linked to its FSC class here.
Can't find what you need? Dibblee Industries can source NATO-cataloged items not listed here.