PSC 5345

Overview

The Product and Service Codes (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. government classifies what is being purchased, enabling consistent entry in FPDS and SAM.gov, spend analysis, and reporting. Codes and definitions are maintained in the PSC Manual and updated periodically by GSA for government-wide use. ¹

PSC 5345 covers general-purpose abrasive disks and stones and explicitly includes abrasive belts and belting, hones, and multiapplication abrasive wheels. It excludes dental abrasives and abrasive cones or other abrasive attachments for equipment, which are classified elsewhere. Buyers typically use this PSC for finished abrasive products applied across manufacturing, maintenance, and repair environments rather than device-specific attachments. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 5345 overview
• G2X — PSC 5350
• G2X — PSC 6520

What this PSC covers

• Abrasive disks and stones for general-purpose material removal and finishing. ²
• Abrasive belts and belting for grinding and sanding applications. ²
• Hones used for precision finishing and surface improvement. ²
• Multiapplication abrasive wheels not limited to a single specialized end use. ²
• General abrasive products in disk/stone form used across manufacturing, maintenance, and repair contexts, excluding dental items. ²
• Abrasive items in this class that are not attachments designed specifically for a particular piece of equipment. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5340	Hardware, Commercial 2
PSC	5350	Abrasive Materials (e.g., cloth, paper, powders, compounds) 2
PSC	6520	Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies (includes Dental Abrasives) 2

Coding guidance highlights

• Select PSC 5345 when the predominant items bought are abrasive disks, stones, belts, hones, or multiapplication abrasive wheels; FPDS coding should reflect the predominant product in the action. ²
• Environmental attributes (e.g., recovered content) are reported in FPDS data element 8L; apply attributes based on the predominant product only when applicable to the buy. ²

Boundary with adjacent codes

• Distinguish PSC 5345 (finished abrasive disks/stones and certain wheels) from PSC 5350, which covers bulk abrasive materials such as papers, cloths, powders, compounds, and industrial diamonds. ²
• Dental abrasives are not coded under PSC 5345; they fall under PSC 6520. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 5345 include?

  • The PSC Manual lists abrasive belts and belting, hones, multiapplication abrasive wheels, and general-purpose abrasive disks and stones under PSC 5345. These are finished items used broadly across machining, fabrication, and maintenance rather than accessories made for a specific machine. ²

• Are dental abrasive products coded under PSC 5345?

  • No. Dental abrasives fall under PSC 6520 with other dental instruments, equipment, and supplies, and are expressly excluded from PSC 5345. This reflects the medical/dental-specific nature of those products and their distinct supply chain. ²

• How is PSC 5345 different from PSC 5350?

  • PSC 5345 covers finished abrasive products such as disks, stones, belts, hones, and multiapplication wheels. PSC 5350 covers abrasive materials and media in forms like cloth, paper, powders, and polishing compounds, typically used to make or charge abrasive tools. ²

• How should mixed purchases be coded when abrasives are part of a larger order?

  • Code the action under the PSC representing the predominant product value or quantity. If abrasive disks/stones predominate, use PSC 5345; otherwise, select the PSC aligned to the predominant line item. This approach supports consistent FPDS reporting and spend analysis. ²

• Where are abrasive cones or other abrasive attachments for equipment classified?

  • The PSC Manual notes these items are excluded from PSC 5345. Specific alternate classification depends on the item’s design and end use. Not specified by official sources. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5345 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5345
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (current edition). ²
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual Archives (prior editions). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual Archives: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/archives