The Ball Joint, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-530-8587, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is National Products, Inc. Dba N P I. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3040-01-530-8587 |
| Primary Part Number | RAM-101 |
| Item Name | Ball Joint |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | National Products, Inc. Dba N P I |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| RAM-101 PRIMARY | National Products, Inc. Dba N P I (USA) |
| 5031T61 | Mcmaster-Carr Supply Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 13022338 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 3040-01-530-8587 is a Ball Joint, manufactured by National Products, Inc. Dba N P I, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-530-8587 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: RAM-101 (National Products, Inc. Dba N P I), 5031T61 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Company).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-581-6180. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RAM-101: Special Features: C-BALL, 7-1/4 IN. HIGH; 1-1/2 IN. BALL IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BALL AND SOCKET MOUNTING SYSTEM; End Item Identification: FRONT GPS MOUNT ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.