SIC 3823 — Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control of Process Variables; and Related Products
Description & Classification
SIC code 3823 representing 'Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control of Process Variables; and Related Products' 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 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (via SIC1987:3823→NAICS1997:334513→2002:334513→2007:334513→2012:334513→2017:334513→2022:334513)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 3823 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control of Process Variables; and Related Products |
| 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 3823:
- 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 3823 represent?
SIC 3823 is 'Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control of Process Variables; and Related Products', 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): 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 3823?
SIC code 3823 maps to modern NAICS codes: 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables.