The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-020-0350, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-020-0350 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.012 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER OVERALL |
| Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 172 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5340000200350 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| MS17160-117 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-020-0350 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-020-0350: Overall Height: 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Document and Classification: QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Loop/holding Dimension: 0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.