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2H6538 — RING,RETAINING

✓ Government record, cited
— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2H6538: RING,RETAINING.

The RING,RETAINING is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL, end_style: VERTEX OUTSIDE PERIPHERY, ring_style: STRAIGHT GAP, usage_design: INTERNAL, inside_diameter: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, major_thickness: 0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5325-00-710-2104, 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
2H6538
NSN: 5325-00-710-2104
FSC: 5325 — Fastening Devices
CAGE: 11083 — CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL
end_styleVERTEX OUTSIDE PERIPHERY
ring_styleSTRAIGHT GAP
usage_designINTERNAL
inside_diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
major_thickness0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
outside_diameter3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
casehardening_indicatorNOT CASEHARDENED
cross-sectional_shape_styleRECTANGULAR
NSN5325-00-710-2104
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: 2H6538 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Verify thread pitch before ordering — metric (M8×1.25) ≠ imperial (5/16-18). Wrong thread = wrong part. Grade/class stamped on bolt head determines tensile strength ✓ BROKER TIP Grade/class stamped on head determines tensile strength. Grade 8 > Grade 5 > Grade 2. Always confirm head marking matches specification requirement PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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USAGE DESIGN: INTERNAL
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END STYLE: VERTEX OUTSIDE PERIPHERY
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: RECTANGULAR
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OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MAJOR THICKNESS: 0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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INSIDE DIAMETER: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CASEHARDENING INDICATOR: NOT CASEHARDENED
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RING STYLE: STRAIGHT GAP
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
USAGE DESIGNINTERNAL
END STYLEVERTEX OUTSIDE PERIPHERY
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLERECTANGULAR
OUTSIDE DIAMETER3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MAJOR THICKNESS0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INSIDE DIAMETER3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CASEHARDENING INDICATORNOT CASEHARDENED
RING STYLESTRAIGHT GAP
MATERIALSTEEL
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5325 — Fastening Devices
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5325-00-000-1884 5325-00-000-9988 5325-00-001-1567 5325-00-001-2043 5325-00-001-3842 5325-00-001-3858 5325-00-001-3871 5325-00-001-4317
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 2H6538?
2H6538 is a RING,RETAINING.
What is the NSN for 2H6538?
2H6538 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5325-00-710-2104. 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.