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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

2968Connecting Link,rigid

Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic · NSN 3040-00-423-8042 · FSC 3040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3040-00-423-8042 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-00-423-8042. Primary manufacturer part number: 2968.
Features
  • Connecting Link,rigid — FSC 3040
  • Body Construction: SOLID
  • Material: STEEL
  • Link Style: OFFSET
  • Body Thickness: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • 10 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-00-423-8042, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (No Item Name Available) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3040-00-423-8042
Primary Part Number2968
Item NameConnecting Link,rigid
FSC / FSG3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTwin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic
StatusCANCELLED
Body ConstructionSOLID
MaterialSTEEL
Link StyleOFFSET
Body Thickness0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4920-00-099-8116 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fixture,engine Maintenance,aircr
6675-00-146-545929-68 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin
Vemco Drafting Products Corporation Dba Vemcocorp.com
2530-00-215-536877804 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,hydraulic Brake Master
Dressta North America Ltd
5325-00-282-2132 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,nonmetallic
2040-00-385-8908 INTERCHANGEABLE
Arm
5340-00-462-93402968 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
V I J Corp Div National Utilities Company
5950-00-586-6943718899-027 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
2530-00-848-88265465038 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder Assembly,hydraulic Brak
General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc
5940-00-892-787434128 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Te Connectivity Corporation
3040-00-969-3507 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connecting Link,rigid
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
XA5059PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
C107PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
6B1004 Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
2868 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
XA5060PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
C106PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
2968 PRIMARY Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
S387PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
15270PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
15271PC2968 Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (USA)
Related Parts
4920-00-099-8116INTERCHANGEABLE
FIXTURE,ENGINE MAINTENANCE,AIRCR
6675-00-146-5459INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN
29-68
2530-00-215-5368INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER
77804
5325-00-282-2132INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
2040-00-385-8908INTERCHANGEABLE
ARM
5340-00-462-9340INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
2968
5950-00-586-6943INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
718899-027
2530-00-848-8826INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC BRAK
5465038
5940-00-892-7874INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
34128
3040-00-969-3507INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
5330-01-007-0521INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING WITH RETAINER
2968
4730-01-048-9897INTERCHANGEABLE
LOCKNUT,PIPE
1828

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3040-00-423-8042?

NSN 3040-00-423-8042 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic, classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3040-00-423-8042?

NSN 3040-00-423-8042 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: XA5059PC2968 (Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic), C107PC2968 (Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic), 6B1004 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 2868 (Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic), XA5060PC2968 (Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 3040-00-423-8042?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3040-00-423-8042: 4920-00-099-8116, 6675-00-146-5459, 2530-00-215-5368 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2968?

Key specifications for 2968: Body Construction: SOLID; Material: STEEL; Overall Length: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Link Style: OFFSET. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3040-00-423-8042 still in active supply?

NSN 3040-00-423-8042 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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