PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

179851Screw,cap,hexagon Head

General Motors Corp · NSN 5305-00-017-9851 · FSC 5305 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 5305-00-017-9851 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5305-00-017-9851. Primary manufacturer part number: 179851.
Features
  • Screw,cap,hexagon Head — FSC 5305
  • Thread Class: 2A A
  • Fastener Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 10P STYLE AND 5 GRADE
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Hardness Rating: 23.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 30.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
  • Material: STEEL OVERALL
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 16
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Screw,cap,hexagon Head, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-017-9851, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Motors Corp. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5305-00-017-9851
Primary Part Number179851
Item NameScrew,cap,hexagon Head
FSC / FSG5305 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corp
StatusACTIVE
Thread Class2A A
Fastener Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE AND 10P STYLE AND 5 GRADE
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Hardness Rating23.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 30.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Thread Quantity Per Inch16
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Thread Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Minimum Tensile Strength120000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Nominal Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES IN
Width Between Flats0.551 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.563 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Head StyleHEXAGON
Head Height0.226 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.243 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5305-00-103-67211C648 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Clark Material Handling Company
5355-01-486-7823179-851 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Miller Electric Mfg. Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
179851 General Motors Corp (USA)
MS35295-70 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
179851 Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc (USA)
FFS85TYPE2STYLE10PGRADE5 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-103-6721INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
1C648
5355-01-486-7823INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
179-851

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5305-00-017-9851?

NSN 5305-00-017-9851 is a Screw,cap,hexagon Head, manufactured by General Motors Corp, classified under FSC 5305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5305-00-017-9851?

NSN 5305-00-017-9851 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 179851 (General Motors Corp), MS35295-70 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 179851 (Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc), FFS85TYPE2STYLE10PGRADE5 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5305-00-017-9851?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5305-00-017-9851: 5305-00-103-6721, 5355-01-486-7823. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 179851?

Key specifications for 179851: Thread Class: 2A A; Fastener Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 10P STYLE AND 5 GRADE; Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC). 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com