Part Number
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Item Name:
BLOCK , TACKLE
Definition:
A MECHANICAL DEVICE, CONSISTING OF A PULLEY(S) OR SHEAVE(S) ENCASED IN A SHELL OR FRAME WHICH MAY BE PROVIDED WITH A MEANS SUCH AS A HOOK, EYE, STRAP, SCREW, ETC., BY WHICH IT MAY BE ATTACHED TO AN OBJECT. IT IS USED TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF A RUNNING ROPE AND/OR TO GAIN A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 53711 | NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BLOCKS, TACKLE, RIGGING, AND SLI
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES LOAD CHAIN; CHAIN AND METAL ROPE FITTINGS; WIRE ROPE; HOISTS; SHIP RIGGING.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AMXD | TACKLE LOCKING DEVICE | NOT INCLUDED |
| ANNQ | MATERIAL AND LOCATION | STEEL OVERALL |
| AMXC | MAXIMUM TACKLE DIAMETER ACCOMMODATED | 0.500 INCHES |
| AMCQ | SHEAVE QUANTITY | 2 |
| AMWZ | SHEAVE BEARING LUBRICATION METHOD | PREPACKED WITH GREASE |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | DOOR ON NIMITZ CLASS CVN |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | EACH SHEAVE IS 4.5 INCH OD; AFFIXED TO A BLOCK 3.0 INCH FROM THE BASE AND 5.0 INCH BETWEEN CENTERS; ITEM IS CALLED A SHEAVE ASSY |
| AMCL | BLOCK TYPE | REGULAR |
| AMDC | ANTITOPPLING DEVICE | NOT INCLUDED |
| AMCT | TACKLE ACCOMMODATED TYPE | WIRE ROPE |
| ACSK | BEARING TYPE | PLAIN |