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15-1242 — NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON

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— · NUT WASHER
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

15-1242: NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON.

The NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, nut_style: HEXAGON, nut_height: 0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, thread_class: 2B, thread_series: UNF, thread_direction: RIGHT-HAND. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5310-00-398-0169, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
15-1242
NSN: 5310-00-398-0169
FSC: 5310 — Nuts and Washers
CAGE: 15605 — EATON CORP OPNS & TECHNICAL CENTER (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
nut_styleHEXAGON
nut_height0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
thread_class2B
thread_seriesUNF
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
surface_treatmentCOPPER OVERALL
width_across_flats0.303 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
nominal_thread_size0.190 INCHES IN
bearing_surface_typeFLAT OR CHAMFERED
thread_quantity_per_inch32
NSN5310-00-398-0169
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NUT & WASHER — GRADE MATCHING REQUIRED Hex NUT CROSS-SECTION WASHER OD: — SIZE: — MATERIAL: — PN: 15-1242 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Grade matters for torque spec — don't mix grades. A Grade 5 nut on a Grade 8 bolt weakens the joint. Lock nuts, wing nuts, and castle nuts are NOT interchangeable with standard hex ✓ BROKER TIP Match nut to bolt thread class and material. Stainless bolt + zinc nut = galvanic corrosion. Always verify finish matches (plain, zinc, hot-dip galvanized) PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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WIDTH ACROSS FLATS: 0.303 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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THREAD SERIES: UNF
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THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND
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NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.190 INCHES IN
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NUT HEIGHT: 0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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SURFACE TREATMENT: COPPER OVERALL
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NUT STYLE: HEXAGON
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THREAD CLASS: 2B
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
WIDTH ACROSS FLATS0.303 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
THREAD SERIESUNF
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.190 INCHES IN
NUT HEIGHT0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SURFACE TREATMENTCOPPER OVERALL
NUT STYLEHEXAGON
THREAD CLASS2B
THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH32
MATERIALSTEEL OVERALL
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5310 — Nuts and Washers
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5310-00-000-0040 5310-00-000-0077 5310-00-000-0079 5310-00-000-1146 5310-00-000-3815 5310-00-000-4532 5310-00-000-4540
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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What is 15-1242?
15-1242 is a NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON.
What is the NSN for 15-1242?
15-1242 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5310-00-398-0169. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.