004506938

CUTTING FLUID

NiiN: 004506938

NSN: 9150-00-450-6938

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$8.11

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 004506938 – an obsolete part linked with ongoing national security initiatives and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130. Identified also as NSN: 9150-00-450-6938, this CUTTING FLUID is officially marked as obsolete, accessible through a limited pool of suppliers, and has no officially interchangeable or substitutable alternatives. The production lead time for NiiN 004506938 is 90 days, with an average unit cost of $8.11.

Information regarding NiiN 004506938, including lists of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Alliance Solvents & Chemicals, Inc.	1LT50	--
A. W. Chesterton Company	71431	AWC
Castoleum Corp Oils	66662	MA1201

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX16D9008	$84	4	4/28/22
SPE4AX16D9008	$42	2	4/20/22
SPE4AX16D9008	$798	41	3/11/22

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004506938?

NiiN 004506938, a critical cutting fluid, lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs and is essential for six crucial weapon systems. Due to its limited availability from a single or few sources, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs to adapt for their programs, addressing obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model that leverages an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data to provide a detailed similarity score. Ark enables more efficient parts management and supply chain diversification for vital national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools by clicking Learn More below. Discover how Ark can help you manage supply chains and mitigate risks associated with critical component obsolescence. Dive into a comprehensive solution designed to support the needs of national security programs with precision and reliability.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004506938

Property	Details
QUANTITY WITHIN EACH UNIT PACKAGE	14.500 OUNCES, AVOIRDUPOIS
FATTY MATERIAL TYPE	ANY ACCEPTABLE
ITEM NAME	CUTTING FLUID
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004506938

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130	06F
AIRCRAFT, PHANTOM F-4	02F
AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135	05F
6 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004506938

16357, 208, 41316, AWC, CUTMAXTAPPINGOIL, MA1201

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