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242-8Inserter,screw Thread Insert

Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc · NSN 5120-00-831-2252 · FSC 5120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5120-00-831-2252 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5120-00-831-2252. Primary manufacturer part number: 242-8.
Features
  • Inserter,screw Thread Insert — FSC 5120
  • Unit Type: MANDREL
  • Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 1/2-20 UNF
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
General Description

The Inserter,screw Thread Insert, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-00-831-2252, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (No Item Name Available) of the Hand Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5120-00-831-2252
Primary Part Number242-8
Item NameInserter,screw Thread Insert
FSC / FSG5120 / 51 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerStanley Engineered Fastening Llc
StatusACTIVE
Unit TypeMANDREL
Thread Size and Series/type Designator1/2-20 UNF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4720-00-089-9177100R14A-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5315-00-663-00172428 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4320-00-902-20192468 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Oberdorfer Foundries Inc
4720-00-930-45152766-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Danfoss Power Solutions II, Llc
5331-01-007-4891M83248/1-428 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-01-034-4564 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6240-01-078-14902428 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5342-01-094-3377246-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
242-8 PRIMARY Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc (USA)
T8-20-12 Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc (USA)
246-8 Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc (USA)
Related Parts
4720-00-089-9177INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
100R14A-8
6810-00-241-1185INTERCHANGEABLE
MAGNESIUM NITRATE,HEXAHYDRATE
5315-00-663-0017INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,DRIVE,POWER ACTUATED
2428
4320-00-902-2019INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,TRANSMISSION,PUMP
2468
4720-00-930-4515INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
2766-8
5331-01-007-4891INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
M83248/1-428
5935-01-034-4564INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
6240-01-078-1490INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,GLOW
2428
5342-01-094-3377INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT
246-8
1005-01-183-0708INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,LATCH LEVER
2468
5305-01-196-2980INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW
2468
6230-01-229-8784INTERCHANGEABLE
DRUM AND DOOR ASSEMBLY,SEARCHLIG
2468

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5120-00-831-2252?

NSN 5120-00-831-2252 is a Inserter,screw Thread Insert, manufactured by Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc, classified under FSC 5120 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5120-00-831-2252?

NSN 5120-00-831-2252 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 242-8 (Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc), T8-20-12 (Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc), 246-8 (Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc).

What NSN replaces 5120-00-831-2252?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5120-00-831-2252: 4720-00-089-9177, 6810-00-241-1185, 5315-00-663-0017 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 242-8?

Key specifications for 242-8: Unit Type: MANDREL; Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 1/2-20 UNF. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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