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79A-6Caliper,outside Thread

L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division · NSN 5210-00-229-3054 · FSC 5210 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5210-00-229-3054 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5210-00-229-3054. Primary manufacturer part number: 79A-6.
Features
  • Caliper,outside Thread — FSC 5210
  • Size Designator: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Adjustment Method: SOLID NUT
  • Hinged End Type: SPRING JOINT
  • Transfer Design Feature: NOT INCLUDED
  • Leg Shape: RECTANGULAR
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division
Applications
  • Quality assurance and inspection
  • Precision measurement and calibration
  • Laboratory and test equipment
General Description

The Caliper,outside Thread, cataloged under National Stock Number 5210-00-229-3054, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5210 (No Item Name Available) of the Measuring Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, 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
NSN5210-00-229-3054
Primary Part Number79A-6
Item NameCaliper,outside Thread
FSC / FSG5210 / 52 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerL.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment MethodSOLID NUT
Hinged End TypeSPRING JOINT
Transfer Design FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Leg ShapeRECTANGULAR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
2640-00-052-0855 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,pneumatic Tire
6150-00-132-0489179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lead,storage Battery
Elliott Machine Works Inc
5120-00-179-34847008938-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Key,socket Head Screw
Lockheed Martin Corp Dba Lockheed Martin Div Mst - Eagan
5210-00-229-3056179-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Caliper,outside Thread
L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division
5120-00-230-7887 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adjuster,spring,communications E
5365-00-241-9991179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing
Stothert & Pitt
4730-00-277-5536179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reducer,pipe
Stockham Valves and Fittings Inc
5330-00-535-36577375224REV B INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5945-00-543-8702AE140-006-99 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chopper,electronic
Dare Electronics, Inc.
4820-00-595-03871796 2IN INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,plug
The Walworth Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
179 L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division (USA)
GGG-C-95 TY2CL5SZ6 IN. General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
GGG-C-95 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
179-6 L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division (USA)
79A-6 PRIMARY L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division (USA)
Related Parts
2640-00-052-0855INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PNEUMATIC TIRE
6150-00-132-0489INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAD,STORAGE BATTERY
179
5120-00-179-3484INTERCHANGEABLE
KEY,SOCKET HEAD SCREW
7008938-00
5210-00-229-3056INTERCHANGEABLE
CALIPER,OUTSIDE THREAD
179-4
5120-00-230-7887INTERCHANGEABLE
ADJUSTER,SPRING,COMMUNICATIONS E
5365-00-241-9991INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING
179
4730-00-277-5536INTERCHANGEABLE
REDUCER,PIPE
179
5330-00-535-3657INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
7375224REV B
5945-00-543-8702INTERCHANGEABLE
CHOPPER,ELECTRONIC
AE140-006-99
4820-00-595-0387INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PLUG
1796 2IN
4820-00-639-9068INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PLUG
6530-00-709-8175INTERCHANGEABLE
TABLE,OPERATING,FIELD
1796

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5210-00-229-3054?

NSN 5210-00-229-3054 is a Caliper,outside Thread, manufactured by L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division, classified under FSC 5210 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5210-00-229-3054?

NSN 5210-00-229-3054 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 179 (L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division), GGG-C-95 TY2CL5SZ6 IN. (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), GGG-C-95 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 179-6 (L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division), 79A-6 (L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division).

What NSN replaces 5210-00-229-3054?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5210-00-229-3054: 2640-00-052-0855, 6150-00-132-0489, 5120-00-179-3484 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 79A-6?

Key specifications for 79A-6: Size Designator: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Adjustment Method: SOLID NUT; Hinged End Type: SPRING JOINT; Transfer Design Feature: NOT INCLUDED. 5 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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