SIC 3829 — Measuring and Controlling Devices, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 3829 representing 'Measuring and Controlling Devices, NEC' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3829→NAICS1997:339112→2002:339112→2007:339112→2012:339112→2017:339112→2022:339112)
- NAICS 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3829→NAICS1997:334518→2002:334518→2007:334518→2012:334519→2017:334519→2022:334519)
- NAICS 334514 - Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3829→NAICS1997:334514→2002:334514→2007:334514→2012:334514→2017:334514→2022:334514)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 3829 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Measuring and Controlling Devices, NEC |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 38: Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 3829:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 38 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 38
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 3829 represent?
SIC 3829 is 'Measuring and Controlling Devices, NEC', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 38: Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 3829?
SIC code 3829 maps to modern NAICS codes: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, 334514 - Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing.