A vacuum pump used to create extremely low pressure by means of reciprocating element(s) in an enclosure(s). It is designed to be driven manually or by a prime mover which is not an integral part of the pump. It may include a vacuum storage tank(s) and various peripheral components such as driven pulleys.
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4310Compressors and Vacuum Pumps
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J6359VACUUM PUMP,RECIPROCATING,POWER DRIVEN
J6358VACUUM PUMP,RECIPROCATING
H7998PUMP,VACUUM,MECHANICAL
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NAMEDITEM NAME
NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.
Enter the item name code.
(NAMED29901*)
ADLEJVACUUM RATING
THE ULTIMATE MAXIMUM VACUUM,EXPRESSED IN TERMS OF ABSOLUTE PRESSURE,THAT MAY BE PRODUCED BY OR APPLIED TO AN ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ADLEJM2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AC43)Reply
MINCHES OF MERCURY
UMICROTORR
LMILLITORR
PPASCAL
TTORR
AERPDSYSTEM DESIGN
AN INDICATION OF THE SYSTEM FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AERPDB*;AERPDC$DC*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AD26)Reply
BCORROSIVE
CNONCORROSIVE
AENGDPUMPING ELEMENT TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF PUMPING ELEMENT INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AENGDA*;AENGDE$$DD*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AD04)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
BDIAPHRAGM
DPISTON
EPLUNGER
AENHAPUMP CYLINDER QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF CYLINDERS INCLUDED IN THE PUMP.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AENHA10*)
AAYALCYLINDER ARRANGEMENT STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE ANGULAR ARRANGEMENT OF THE CYLINDERS.
Review the representative drawings below, find the drawing which best represents your item.Use the Physical Drawing ID (eg: AAT1001) to identify the row(s) in the table which are applicable to your drawing.Enter the applicable reply code from the table below.
(AAYAL4*;AAYAL1$$L3*)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAS14301VERTICAL DESIGN
AAS14312HORIZONTAL DESIGN
AAS14323V DESIGN
AAS14334W DESIGN
AAS14345HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED DESIGN
AAYDASTAGE QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF STAGES INCORPORATED IN THE ITEM.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AAYDA10*)
AEQG*DVAPOR CONDENSATION PREVENTATIVE DEVICE
THE DEVICE WHICH PREVENTS OR REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF CONDENSABLE VAPORS FROM ENTERING AND CONTAMINATING THE ITEM.
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(AEQGDB*;AEQGDC$$DD*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AD24)Reply
DGAS BALLAST VALVING
CLIQUID NITROGEN COLD TRAP
BWATER CAP
ACZV*DCOOLING MEDIUM
THE COOLING MEDIUM USED TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ACZVDAAB*;ACZVDACN$$DAAD*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AB75)Reply
AABAIR
AANY ACCEPTABLE
AADOIL
ACNWATER
AAYTAINTAKE CONNECTION QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF INTAKE CONNECTIONS INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AAYTA10*)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AL OR AM WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYU, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ASWT and CXBW and CXCD) or (ASWT and CXBW and CXCM)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AN WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYU, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AENM)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AB OR AP WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYU, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AENN)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AQ WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYU, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AENQ)
AAYU*DINTAKE CONNECTION TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF INTAKE CONNECTION INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AAYUDAP*;AAYUDA$$DAB*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA84)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
AQFLANGED
ABFLARED TUBE
ALTHREADED EXTERNAL
AMTHREADED INTERNAL
ANUNTHREADED EXTERNAL
APUNTHREADED INTERNAL
ASWT*JINTAKE CONNECTION THREAD SIZE AND SERIES/TYPE DESIGNATOR
DESIGNATES THE THREAD DIAMETER,SERIES/TYPE,AND NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE OF THE INTAKE CONNECTION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(ASWTJSP2.0*;ASWTJSP2.0$$JSP2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AH06)Reply
ANANPT
BFBSF
BSBSP.TR EXT
BRBSP.TR INT
SMISO M
SSISO S
SPNPS
PSNPSI
NPNPT
NTNPTF
UNUN
NCUNC
NEUNEF
NFUNF
NJUNJ
JCUNJC
JFUNJF
NSUNS
AENM*JINTAKE CONNECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE INTAKE CONNECTION,AND TERMINATES AT THE OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AENMJAA2.0*;AENMJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
CXBW*DINTAKE CONNECTION THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR
A DESIGNATION DISTINGUISHING ONE GROUP OF THREAD DIAMETER-PITCH COMBINATIONS FROM ANOTHER BY THE NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE FOR A SPECIFIC DIAMETER.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CXBWDNJ)
Table 1
Reply Code (AH06)Reply
ANANPT
BFBSF
BSBSP.TR EXT
BRBSP.TR INT
SMISO M
SSISO S
SPNPS
PSNPSI
NPNPT
NTNPTF
UNUN
NCUNC
NEUNEF
NFUNF
NJUNJ
JCUNJC
JFUNJF
NSUNS
CXCD*JINTAKE CONNECTION NOMINAL THREAD SIZE
DESIGNATES THE THREAD DIAMETER AND NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE OF THE INTAKE CONNECTION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CXCDJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
CXCM*BINTAKE CONNECTION THREAD PITCH IN MILLIMETERS
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CORRESPONDING POINTS ON TWO ADJACENT THREADS MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE THREAD AXIS,EXPRESSED IN MILLIMETERS.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(CXCMB2.0)
AENN*JINTAKE CONNECTION INSIDE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE INTAKE CONNECTION,AND TERMINATES AT THE INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AENNJAA2.0*;AENNJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 1 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AENQ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AENV and AENW and AEPB and AEPC and AEPD)
AENQ*LINTAKE CONNECTION FLANGE SHAPE STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE SHAPE OF THE INTAKE CONNECTION FLANGE.
Review the representative drawings below, find the drawing which best represents your item.Use the Physical Drawing ID (eg: AAT1001) to identify the row(s) in the table which are applicable to your drawing.Enter the applicable reply code from the table below.
(AENQL1)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAS14371ROUND
AENV*JINTAKE CONNECTION FLANGE OUTSIDE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE INTAKE CONNECTION FLANGE,AND TERMINATES AT THE OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AENVJAC2.0*;AENVJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AENW*JINTAKE CONNECTION FLANGE THICKNESS
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AENWJAA2.0*;AENWJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPC*JINTAKE CONNECTION BOLT HOLE DIAMETER
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPCJAC2.0*;AEPCJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPD*JINTAKE CONNECTION BOLT CIRCLE DIAMETER
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPDJAC2.0*;AEPDJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPB*AINTAKE CONNECTION BOLT HOLE QUANTITY
NONE.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AEPBA10*)
AAYVADISCHARGE CONNECTION QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF DISCHARGE CONNECTIONS INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AAYVA10*)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AL OR AM WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYW, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ASAZ and CXDH and CXDR) or (ASAZ and CXDH and CXFJ)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AN WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYW, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AEPH)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AB OR AP WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYW, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AEPJ)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AQ WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAYW, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AEPQ)
AAYW*DDISCHARGE CONNECTION TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF DISCHARGE CONNECTION INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AAYWDAM*;AAYWDAL$$DA*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA84)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
AQFLANGED
ABFLARED TUBE
ALTHREADED EXTERNAL
AMTHREADED INTERNAL
ANUNTHREADED EXTERNAL
APUNTHREADED INTERNAL
ASAZ*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION THREAD SIZE AND SERIES/TYPE DESIGNATOR
DESIGNATES THE THREAD DIAMETER,SERIES/TYPE,AND NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(ASAZJJF2.0*;ASAZJJF2.0$$JJF2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AH06)Reply
ANANPT
BFBSF
BSBSP.TR EXT
BRBSP.TR INT
SMISO M
SSISO S
SPNPS
PSNPSI
NPNPT
NTNPTF
UNUN
NCUNC
NEUNEF
NFUNF
NJUNJ
JCUNJC
JFUNJF
NSUNS
AEPH*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION,AND TERMINATES AT THE OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPHJAC2.0*;AEPHJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
CXDH*DDISCHARGE CONNECTION THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR
A DESIGNATION DISTINGUISHING ONE GROUP OF THREAD DIAMETER-PITCH COMBINATIONS FROM ANOTHER BY THE NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE FOR A SPECIFIC DIAMETER.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CXDHDBF)
Table 1
Reply Code (AH06)Reply
ANANPT
BFBSF
BSBSP.TR EXT
BRBSP.TR INT
SMISO M
SSISO S
SPNPS
PSNPSI
NPNPT
NTNPTF
UNUN
NCUNC
NEUNEF
NFUNF
NJUNJ
JCUNJC
JFUNJF
NSUNS
CXDR*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION NOMINAL THREAD SIZE
DESIGNATES THE THREAD DIAMETER AND NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CXDRJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
CXFJ*BDISCHARGE CONNECTION THREAD PITCH IN MILLIMETERS
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CORRESPONDING POINTS ON TWO ADJACENT THREADS MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE THREAD AXIS,EXPRESSED IN MILLIMETERS.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(CXFJB2.0)
AEPJ*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION INSIDE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE PASSING THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION,WITH TERMINATED POINTS ON THE INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPJJAC2.0*;AEPJJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 1 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AEPQ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (CQNG and AEPS and AEPX and AEPY and AEPZ)
AEPQ*LDISCHARGE CONNECTION FLANGE SHAPE STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE SHAPE OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION FLANGE.
Review the representative drawings below, find the drawing which best represents your item.Use the Physical Drawing ID (eg: AAT1001) to identify the row(s) in the table which are applicable to your drawing.Enter the applicable reply code from the table below.
(AEPQL1)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAS14371ROUND
CQNG*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION FLANGE OUTSIDE DIAMETER
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CQNGJAC2.0*;CQNGJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPS*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION FLANGE THICKNESS
A MEASUREMENT OF THE SMALLEST DIMENSION OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION FLANGE,IN DISTINCTION FROM LENGTH OR WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPSJAC2.0*;AEPSJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPY*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION BOLT HOLE DIAMETER
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPYJAC2.0*;AEPYJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPZ*JDISCHARGE CONNECTION BOLT CIRCLE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE DISCHARGE CONNECTION BOLT CIRCLE,AND TERMINATES AT THE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEPZJAB2.0*;AEPZJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AEPX*ADISCHARGE CONNECTION BOLT HOLE QUANTITY
NONE.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AEPXA10*)
AAXWBBRAKE HORSEPOWER REQUIRED
THE POWER REQUIRED TO START AND OPERATE THE ITEM AT THE ACTUAL RATED CAPACITY,INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(AAXWB2.0)
AEQCBOPERATING SPEED AT RATED CAPACITY IN RPM
THE SPEED OF THE DRIVE SHAFT REQUIRED TO PRODUCE THE RATED CAPACITY OF AN ITEM,EXPRESSED IN REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(AEQCB2.0*;AEQCB2.0$$BM2.0*)
AEQHJAIR DISPLACEMENT RATE
THE VOLUME OF AIR PASSED PER UNIT OF TIME THROUGH AN ITEM.
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(AEQHJAB2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AC64)Reply
ACUBIC FEET PER MINUTE
CCUBIC METERS PER MINUTE
Table 2
Reply Code (AD25)Reply
BIN FREE AIR
AAXX*DMOUNTING TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF MOUNT UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AAXXDAAK)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA78)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
AABBASE
AAFHAND CARRY
AAHHORIZONTAL TANK
AAKSKID
AALTRACTOR
AAMTRAILER
AAPWHEEL
AAYX*DDRIVE CONNECTION TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PRIME MOVER AND THE SHAFT.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AAYXDAH)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA85)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
ABBEVEL GEAR
ALCAM
AMCLOSE COUPLED
AFFLAT BELT
ANFLEXIBLE COUPLED
AJMULTISTRAND CHAIN
AGMULTISTRAND V-BELT
APRIGID COUPLED
AHSINGLE STRAND V-BELT
BXSPLINE
ADSPUR GEAR
AEQE*JVACUUM STORAGE TANK CAPACITY
THE VOLUME OF THE VACUUM STORAGE CONTAINER/S/.
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(AEQEJR2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AB10)Reply
JCUBIC FEET
RCUBIC METERS
BPRZ*DSAFETY DEVICE TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF SAFETY DEVICE(S) PROVIDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BPRZDADC*;BPRZDACF$$DADA*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AM97)Reply
ADCCOMBINATION CURRENT AND THERMAL OVERLOAD DEVICE
ACFHIGH TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN SWITCH
ACHLOW PRESSURE OIL SHUTDOWN SWITCH
ADBOVERLOAD RELAY
ADASAFETY RELIEF VALVE
BDML*DCONTROL DEVICE TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF CONTROL DEVICE PROVIDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BDMLDACX*;BDMLDADD$$DACT*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AM97)Reply
ADDAUTOMATIC SPEED REGULATOR
ACQAUTOMATIC START-STOP
ACRCONSTANT SPEED
ACTMANUAL SPEED REGULATOR
ACXMOTOR STARTER
ACYSUCTION MODULATION
AEQJ*JMINIMUM OPERATING TEMP
THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE.
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(AEQJJF2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AB36)Reply
CCELSIUS
FFAHRENHEIT
ABKW*JOVERALL HEIGHT
THE DISTANCE MEASURED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF AN ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABKWJAA2.0*;ABKWJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
ABHP*JOVERALL LENGTH
THE DIMENSION MEASURED ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS WITH TERMINATED POINTS AT THE EXTREME ENDS OF THE ITEM.
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(ABHPJAB2.0*;ABHPJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
ABMK*JOVERALL WIDTH
AN OVERALL MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF AN ITEM,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.
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(ABMKJAC2.0*;ABMKJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
CBBL*DFEATURES PROVIDED
THOSE FEATURES,NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CBBLDAYG*;CBBLDAGJ$$DAYM*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN47)Reply
AYHEXTERNAL THERMAL PROTECTOR
AGJFUNGUS RESISTANT TREATMENT
AGHHEATING EQUIPMENT
AYMLOCKOUT FOR CHECKING REFRIGERANT LEAKS
AYLOIL TRAP AT OUTLET
AYJREVERSIBLE ROTATION
AYGSEPARATOR TANK
AYKSHAFT EXTENSION
FEAT*GSPECIAL FEATURES
THOSE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL FOR IDENTIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE OTHER FUNCTIONS.
Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP*; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE*)
TEST*JTEST DATA DOCUMENT
THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,DRAWING,OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT THAT SPECIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OR TEST CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ITEM IS TESTED AND ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE LIMITS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEM MUST CONFORM IDENTIFIED BY AN ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC REFERENCE NUMBER. INCLUDES THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE OF THE ENTITY CONTROLLING THE INSTRUMENT.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.
(TESTJA12345-CWX654321*; TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*; TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AC28)Reply
ASPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
BSTANDARD (INCLUDES INDUSTRY OR ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTUREER STANDARDS, ETC.).
CDRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
SPCL*GSPECIAL TEST FEATURES
TEST CONDITIONS AND RATINGS OR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE DIFFERENT, MORE CRITICAL, OR MORE SPECIFIC THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN A GOVERNING TEST DATA DOCUMENT.
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(SPCLGSELECTED AND TESTED FOR NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS*)
ZZZK*JSPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA
THE DOCUMENT DESIGNATOR OF THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ITEM OF SUPPLY.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code of the entity controlling the document, a dash, and the document designator. The agency that controls the limited coordination document must be preceded and followed by a slash following the designator. The word canceled or superseded must be preceded and followed by a slash for the designator. Professional and industrial association specifications/standards are differentiated from a manufacturer's specification in that the data has been coordinated and published by the professional and industrial association. Include amendments and revisions where applicable.
(ZZZKJT81337-30642B*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-D-180 REV1/CANCELED/*;ZZZKJP80205-NAS1103*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-C-1140C/CE/*;ZZZKJT81337-30642B$$JP80205-NAS1103*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN62)Reply
VFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD
FFLAMMABILITY STANDARD
SGOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
TGOVERNMENT STANDARD
UINTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC
DMANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL
RMANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION
NMANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL
MMANUFACTURERS STANDARD
BNATIONAL STD/SPEC
APROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
PPROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
If the specification/standard cited in reply to MRC ZZZK is nondefinitive, reply to MRC ZZZT. This reply is the data which is not recorded in Segment C.
ZZZT*JNONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA
THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL INDICATING THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below followed by the appropriate number, letter or symbol.
(ZZZTJTY1*; ZZZTJTY1$$JSTA*; ZZZTJTY1$JSTA*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AD08)Reply
ALALLOY
BEANNEALED
ANANNEX
APAPPENDIX
ACAPPLICABILITY CLASS
ARARRANGEMENT
ASASSEMBLY
ABASSORTMENT
BFBOND
BXBOX
CYCAPACITY
CACASE
CTCATEGORY
CFCIRCUMFERENCE
CLCLASS
CECODE
CRCOLOR
CCCOMBINATION CODE
CNCOMPONENT
CPCOMPOSITION
CMCOMPOUND
CDCONDITION
AVCONFIGURATION
CSCONSTRUCTION
BGCORE CONDITION
CBCUT OFF
AMDELAY CLASS
DEDESIGN
DGDESIGNATOR
DWDRAWING NUMBER
DUDUPLEX
EGEDGE
ENEND
FYFAMILY
FGFIGURE
AKFILE NUMBER
FNFINISH
FBFLAVOR
BHFLUX PERCENTAGE
FMFORM
FAFORMULA
AJGAGE STOCK NUMBER
GRGRADE
GAGRADUATION
AXGRANULES
AYGRIT
GBGROUND
GPGROUP
HAHEAVY DUTY
BAIMAGE COLOR
NSINSERT
TMITEM
KDKIND
KTKIT
LGLENGTH
LVLEVEL
LTLIMIT
MKMARK
AAMARKER
ADMASK APERTURE
MLMATERIAL
BBMAXIMUM DENSITY
TAMEDIUM TEMPER
MHMESH
MEMETHOD
BCMINIMUM DENSITY
MDMODEL
MTMOUNTING
AQNATURAL
AUNON-DELAY CLASS
NRNUMBER
BLOUTFIT NUMBER
PAPARAGRAPH
PTPART
PNPATTERN
PCPHYSICAL CONDITION
PSPIECE
PLPLAN
PRPOINT
PDPOLISHED
PBPRESSURE RATING
QAQUALITY
QBQUENCHED
RNRANGE
AERAPID
RTRATING
RFREFERENCE NUMBER
RAREGULAR DUTY
BJRMA FLUX
SJSALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
SCSCHEDULE
SBSECTION
SLSELECTION
BDSERIALIZED
SESERIES
SVSERVICE
SXSET
SASHADE
SHSHAPE
SGSHEET
SZSIZE
AGSLOW
TCSOFT TEMPER
SKSOURCE
PZSPECIES
SQSPECIFICATION SHEET
SDSPEED
AWSTANDARD
SRSTRAIGHT
STSTYLE
SSSUBCLASS
SFSUBFORM
SPSUBTYPE
BKSUPPORT
SNSURFACE CONDITION
SYSYMBOL
SMSYSTEM
TBTABLE
TNTANNAGE
TPTEMPER
TXTEXTURE
TKTHICKNESS
TTTREATMENT
TRTRIM
TYTYPE
YNUNIT
AZUNSERIALIZED
VAVARIETY
WTWEIGHT
WDWIDTH
ZZZW*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DOCUMENT
THE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTIC(S) OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY THAT DEPART(S) FROM THE TEXT OF A SPECIFICATION OR A STANDARD IN THAT IT REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF CHARACTERISTICS STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD AS BEING OPTIONAL OR A VARIATION FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE STATED CHARACTERISTICS OR AN ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTIC NOT STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZWGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)
ZZZX*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DESIGNATOR
THE VARIATION WHEN THE ITEM IS IN CONFORMITY WITH A TYPE DESIGNATOR COVERED BY A SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD, EXCEPT IN REGARD TO ONE OR MORE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZXGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)
ZZZY*GREFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS
A FEATURE OF THE ITEM OF SUPPLY WHICH MUST BE SPECIFICALLY RECORDED WHEN THE REFERENCE NUMBER COVERS A RANGE OF ITEMS.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZYGCOLOR CODED LEADS*; ZZZYGAS DIFFERENTIATED BY MATERIAL*)
Reply to this requirement only if the header record for the item identification for the item being identified has been coded as critical.
CRTL*ACRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION
THE MASTER REQUIREMENT CODES OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE TECHNICALLY CRITICAL BY REASON OF TOLERANCE,FIT,PERFORMANCE,OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WHICH AFFECT IDENTIFICATION OF THE ITEM.
Enter the Master Requirement Code for the requirement, the reply to which renders the item as being critical.
(CRTLAAKJA*; CRTLAAKJA$$ACSGS*)
If document availability code B, D, F, OR H, reply to MRC PRPY.
PRPY*APROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS
IDENTIFICATION OF THOSE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION FOR WHICH A NON-GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY HAS IDENTIFIED ALL OR SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITEM AS BEING PROPRIETARY AND THEREFORE RESTRICTED FROM RELEASE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE ORIGINATOR OF THE DATA.
Enter the MRC codes of the individual characteristics of the description which are marked proprietary on the technical data, using and coding ($) for multiple characteristics. If all the MRCS are proprietary, enter the reply PACS. If none of the MRCS is proprietary, enter the reply NPAC.
(PRPYAPACS*;PRPYANPAC*; PRPYAMATL$$ASURF*)
ELRN*GEXTRA LONG REFERENCE NUMBER
A REFERENCE NUMBER EXCEEDING 32 POSITIONS.
Enter the entire reference number. Do not include the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code unless there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN.If there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN, include the CAGE or NCAGE and separate each reference by using the "&" character.
(e.g., CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365 & CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365)
In determining quantity of characters in the reference number, count will be made after modification in accordance with Volume 2, Chapter 9, FLIS Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M.
ELCD*DEXTRA LONG CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
A DESCRIPTION THAT EXCEEDS 5000 CHARACTERS.
Enter the Reply Code from the table below.
(ELCDDA*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN58)Reply
AADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON MANUAL RECORD
CBME*JCUBIC MEASURE
A MEASUREMENT OF VOLUME TAKEN BY MULTIPLYING THE LENGTH BY THE WIDTH BY THE HEIGHT OF AN ITEM AND RENDERED IN CUBIC UNITS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CBMEJCF2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN76)Reply
CFCUBIC FEET
CMCUBIC METERS
Reply to this MRC in accordance with Volume 3.
AGAV*GEND ITEM IDENTIFICATION
THE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER OR THE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF THE END EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS A PART.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(AGAVG3930-00-000-0000*; AGAVGFORKLIFT TRUCK, SMITH CORPORATION, MODEL 12, TYPE A*)
SUPP*GSUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES
CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT THAT ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ONE OR MORE FUNCTIONS, EXCLUDING NSN ASSIGNMENT.
Enter the reply in clear text.Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT* SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT; BLADE TIEDOWN*)
FCLS*AFUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
THE ALPHA-NUMERIC DESIGNATION THAT IDENTIFIES THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE ITEM ACCORDING TO THE CATEGORY OF FUNCTIONS PERFORMED.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(FCLSAH8)
FTLD*GFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIBES THE CAPABILITIES,INTENDED USE,AND/OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS PROVIDED.
Enter the reply from the applicable document.
(FTLDGUSED TO INSTALL/REMOVE ENGINE NACELLE*)
TMDN*ATYPE/MODEL DESIGNATION
THE ALPHA-NUMERIC-ALPHA DESIGNATION USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE AND/OR MODEL OF THE BASIC ITEM.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(TMDNAE8)
RTSE*GRELATIONSHIP TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
INDICATES THE RELATIONSHIP,SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION,CAPABILITIES,AND THE LIKE,OF THE ITEM TO A SIMILAR ITEM.
Enter concise statement for similar item including name and identifying data.
(RTSEGSIMILAR TO LOCKHEED OVERWING ENGINE HOIST P/N 61521-58*)
RDAL*GREFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
LITERATURE AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ITEM.
Enter data appropriate and in a concise manner to identify informational references covering the item.
(RDALGNAAVAIROIA/VFK58 A-2.2.9*)
NTRD*AENTRY DATE
INDICATES THE DATE THE ITEM WAS ENTERED INTO MIL-HDBK-300.
Enter the date structured in three hyphenated 2 position segments to indicate the last 2 digits of the calendar year, month, and day.
(NTRDA80-05-28*)
ZZZV*GFSC APPLICATION DATA
THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS /FSC/ TO AN ITEM BASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE NEXT HIGHER CLASSIFIABLE ASSEMBLY.
Enter the name of the next higher classifiable assembly in clear text.
(ZZZVGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE, NONAIRCRAFT*)
CXCY*GPART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY
THE NAME ASSIGNED TO THE ITEM BY THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION CONTROLLING THE DESIGN OF THE ITEM.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(CXCYGLINE PROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD*)
MATTDMATERIAL
THE CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR MECHANICAL MIXTURE PROPERTIES OF WHICH THE ITEM IS FABRICATED.
Enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Table 2
(MATT3AEEDSTA000*;MATT3AEEDSTA000$DALB000*;MATT3AEEDSTA000$$DALB000*)
Table 1
ISAC Field Indicator (5000)Location
3AEEOVERALL
3HOULOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
3HTHPUMP BODY
Table 2
Reply Code (MA01)Reply
ALB000ALUMINUM ALLOY
AL2024ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
FEB000IRON CAST
STA000STEEL
SFTT*DSURFACE TREATMENT
THE METALLIC,NONMETALLIC,AND/OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES WITH WHICH THE ITEM IS PLATED,DIPPED,AND/OR COATED.THE TREATMENT IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE SURFACE(S) AND CANNOT BE WIPED OFF.
Enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Table 2
(SFTT3AATDANA000*;SFTT3AATDANA000$DANA000*;SFTT3AATDANA000$$DANA000*)
Table 1
ISAC Field Indicator (5000)Location
3AATBODY
3AEEOVERALL
3HOULOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Table 2
Reply Code (SF01)Reply
ANA000ANODIZE
AAXK*DGAS FOR WHICH DESIGNED
THE MEDIA THE MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO COMPRESS.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AAXKDAAB)
Table 1
Reply Code (AB75)Reply
AABAIR
Reply to this requirement only if the MRC for Material has been answered and there is additional standard specifications that need to be identified on the Material reply.
MDCL*JMATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION
THE SPECIFICATION, STANDARD, OR MANUFACTURER'S REFERENCE AND THE CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION, SUCH AS CLASS, CONDITION, TEMPER, AND THE LIKE, THAT IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the first, second, and third examples. If ISAC coding is authorized for this requirement, enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Tables 2 & 3 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the fourth, fifth, and sixth examples.
(MDCLJEATEXT1234*;MDCLJEATEXT1234$$JEATEXT1234*;MDCLJEATEXT1234$JEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234$$JEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234$JEATEXT1234*)
Table 1
ISAC Field Indicator (5000)Location
3AEEOVERALL
3HOULOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
3HTHPUMP BODY
Table 2
Reply Code (AP33)Reply
QAEROSPACE MATERIAL SPEC STD
JAMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
GASSN STD
ACOMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
KDEF STAN/SPEC
BFED SPEC
CFED STD
LGOVERNMENT STD/SPEC
NINTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC
FMFR REF
DMIL SPEC
EMIL STD
HNATIONAL SPEC
PNATIONAL STD
MNATIONAL STD/SPEC
Table 3
Reply Code (AP18)Reply
M10TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
N11TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
P12TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
Q13TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
R14TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
S15TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
T16TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
U17TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
W18TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
X19TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
B1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE
Y20TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
Z21ST MATERIAL RESPONSE
V22ND MATERIAL RESPONSE
C2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE
D3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE
E4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
F5TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
H6TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
J7TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
K8TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
L9TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
GALL MATERIAL RESPONSES
ASINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME
A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)