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38-312Socket,socket Wrench

Armstrong Bros Tool Co · NSN 5120-01-581-5796 · FSC 5120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5120-01-581-5796 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5120-01-581-5796. Primary manufacturer part number: 38-312.
Features
  • Socket,socket Wrench — FSC 5120
  • Wrenching End Opening Depth: 17.3 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Drive End Outside Diameter: 17.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Wrenching End Outside Diameter: 17.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Drive Surface Size: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
  • Wrenching Surface Size: 12.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL SINGLE END MM
  • Wrenching Surface Shape: 12 POINT SINGLE END INTERNAL
  • Drive End Shape: SQUARE SINGLE END INTERNAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Socket,socket Wrench, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-01-581-5796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (No Item Name Available) of the Hand Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is Armstrong Bros Tool Co. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5120-01-581-5796
Primary Part Number38-312
Item NameSocket,socket Wrench
FSC / FSG5120 / 51 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmstrong Bros Tool Co
StatusACTIVE
Wrenching End Opening Depth17.3 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Drive End Outside Diameter17.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Wrenching End Outside Diameter17.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Drive Surface Size0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Wrenching Surface Size12.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL SINGLE END MM
Wrenching Surface Shape12 POINT SINGLE END INTERNAL
Drive End ShapeSQUARE SINGLE END INTERNAL
Surface TreatmentCHROMIUM OVERALL
Features ProvidedMANUAL TOOL
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Style DesignatorINTERNAL-INTERNAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5315-00-166-6271383-12 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,straight,headless
Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc Dba Ontic Us
5950-00-809-1243 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
4330-00-969-204899138249 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bowl Assembly
Alfa Laval Inc
6210-01-020-334638-312 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,indicator
Gc/waldom Inc
5307-01-074-693138312 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stud,plain
Jergens Inc Div Tooling Components Division
5365-01-259-471438312 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,nonmetallic
Alter Harry Co the Div of T E C
5935-01-589-191338312 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Viavi Solutions Llc Div Lenexa
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
38-312 Armstrong Bros Tool Co (USA)
38-312 Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson (USA)
38-312 Easco Hand Tools Inc Dba Danaher Tool Group Div Danaher Tool Group Easco Hand Tools Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5315-00-166-6271INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
383-12
5950-00-809-1243INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
4330-00-969-2048INTERCHANGEABLE
BOWL ASSEMBLY
99138249
6210-01-020-3346INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,INDICATOR
38-312
5307-01-074-6931INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD,PLAIN
38312
5365-01-259-4714INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,NONMETALLIC
38312
5935-01-589-1913INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
38312

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5120-01-581-5796?

NSN 5120-01-581-5796 is a Socket,socket Wrench, manufactured by Armstrong Bros Tool Co, classified under FSC 5120 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5120-01-581-5796?

NSN 5120-01-581-5796 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 38-312 (Armstrong Bros Tool Co), 38-312 (Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson), 38-312 (Easco Hand Tools Inc Dba Danaher Tool Group Div Danaher Tool Group Easco Hand Tools Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5120-01-581-5796?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5120-01-581-5796: 5315-00-166-6271, 5950-00-809-1243, 4330-00-969-2048 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 38-312?

Key specifications for 38-312: Wrenching End Opening Depth: 17.3 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Drive End Outside Diameter: 17.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Overall Length: 63.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Wrenching End Outside Diameter: 17.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM. 12 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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