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4A0521Lining,friction

Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense · NSN 2530-00-363-6542 · FSC 2530 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2530-00-363-6542 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2530-00-363-6542. Primary manufacturer part number: 4A0521.
Features
  • Lining,friction — FSC 2530
  • Supplementary Features: THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR ASBESTOS MATERIAL. THE CURRENT APPROVED SOURCES 11083 HAVE INDICATED THIER PART NUMBER CONTAINED ASBESTOS PRIOR TO 8 4. THEY CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME PART NUMBER WITHOUT ASBESTOS MATERIAL AFTER 1984
  • Attachment Method: RIVETED
  • Circular Pattern Hole Type and Quantity: 3 COUNTERBORED OUTER SECURING CIRCLE
  • Major Diameter: 5.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Fabrication Method: WOVEN
  • Surface Condition and Location: BOTH SIDES GROUND
  • Features Provided: RIGID FRICTION LINING
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Lining,friction, cataloged under National Stock Number 2530-00-363-6542, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2530 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2530-00-363-6542
Primary Part Number4A0521
Item NameLining,friction
FSC / FSG2530 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
StatusCANCELLED
Supplementary FeaturesTHIS ITEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR ASBESTOS MATERIAL. THE CURRENT APPROVED SOURCES 11083 HAVE INDICATED THIER PART NUMBER CONTAINED ASBESTOS PRIOR TO 8 4. THEY CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME PART NUMBER WITHOUT ASBESTOS MATERIAL AFTER 1984
Attachment MethodRIVETED
Circular Pattern Hole Type and Quantity3 COUNTERBORED OUTER SECURING CIRCLE
Major Diameter5.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Fabrication MethodWOVEN
Surface Condition and LocationBOTH SIDES GROUND
Features ProvidedRIGID FRICTION LINING
Lining StyleCLUTCH DISK
Minor Diameter2.750 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.781 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Application TypeDRY
Thickness0.152 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Circular Pattern Hole Type and Quantity3 COUNTERBORED INNER SECURING CIRCLE
Hole Arrangement StyleSTAGGERED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4730-00-152-012830182-4-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,pipe to Hose
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Hose Products Division
5305-01-158-6644H1957500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw
Mcneil Ohio Corp
3110-01-244-3703 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
5805-01-422-5920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Modification Kit,telephone Equip
5330-01-688-5074M5-18 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Headhunter Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
FMS518 Raybestos-Manhattan Inc (USA)
4A0521 Universal Friction Composites Vices Inc Dba Universal Friction Composites (USA)
4A0521 PRIMARY Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
518 Raybestos-Manhattan Inc (USA)
M518 Universal Friction Composites Vices Inc Dba Universal Friction Composites (USA)
4A521 Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-152-0128INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO HOSE
30182-4-4
5305-01-158-6644INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW
H1957500
3110-01-244-3703INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
5805-01-422-5920INTERCHANGEABLE
MODIFICATION KIT,TELEPHONE EQUIP
5330-01-688-5074INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
M5-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2530-00-363-6542?

NSN 2530-00-363-6542 is a Lining,friction, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 2530 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2530-00-363-6542?

NSN 2530-00-363-6542 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: FMS518 (Raybestos-Manhattan Inc), 4A0521 (Universal Friction Composites Vices Inc Dba Universal Friction Composites), 4A0521 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 518 (Raybestos-Manhattan Inc), M518 (Universal Friction Composites Vices Inc Dba Universal Friction Composites) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 2530-00-363-6542?

There are 5 known substitutes for 2530-00-363-6542: 4730-00-152-0128, 5305-01-158-6644, 3110-01-244-3703 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4A0521?

Key specifications for 4A0521: Supplementary Features: THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR ASBESTOS MATERIAL. THE CURRENT APPROVED SOURCES 11083 HAVE INDICATED THIER PART NUMBER CONTAINED ASBESTOS PRIOR TO 8 4. THEY CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME PART NUMBER WITHOUT ASBESTOS MATERIAL AFTER 1984; Attachment Method: RIVETED; Circular Pattern Hole Type and Quantity: 3 COUNTERBORED OUTER SECURING CIRCLE; Major Diameter: 5.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 2530-00-363-6542 still in active supply?

NSN 2530-00-363-6542 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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