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FF-S-21Setscrew

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5305-00-249-0591 · FSC 5305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5305-00-249-0591 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5305-00-249-0591. Primary manufacturer part number: FF-S-21.
Features
  • Setscrew — FSC 5305
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Hardness Rating: 45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 53.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: A TYPE
  • Fastener Length: 1.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Class: 3A A
  • Width Between Flats: 0.241 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Head Style: SQUARE
Applications
  • General assembly and fastening
  • Structural repair and reinforcement
  • Facility maintenance hardware
General Description

The Setscrew, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-249-0591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5305-00-249-0591
Primary Part NumberFF-S-21
Item NameSetscrew
FSC / FSG5305 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Hardness Rating45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 53.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataA TYPE
Fastener Length1.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Class3A A
Width Between Flats0.241 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Head StyleSQUARE
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Point StyleCUP
Head Height0.178 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.196 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Internal Drive StyleW/O INTERNAL DRIVE
Nominal Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES IN
Material Document and Classification66 FED STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5305-00-190-14472409-411850PCP1310-33 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Naval Ship Systems Command
5310-00-199-3079 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
5310-00-199-6548 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
5305-00-206-7030E87886-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Joint Base Jbmdl
5305-00-225-7544 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
5305-00-249-0264 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
5305-00-249-0588 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
5305-00-249-0608 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
5305-00-249-0615 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
5305-00-249-0617 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
FF-S-21 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MIL-B-933TYPEA Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5305-00-190-1447INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
2409-411850PCP1310-33
5310-00-199-3079INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
5310-00-199-6548INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
5305-00-206-7030INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
E87886-2
5305-00-225-7544INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
5305-00-249-0264INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
5305-00-249-0588INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
5305-00-249-0608INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
5305-00-249-0615INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
5305-00-249-0617INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
5310-00-262-5076INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
5310-00-934-9759INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5305-00-249-0591?

NSN 5305-00-249-0591 is a Setscrew, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5305-00-249-0591?

NSN 5305-00-249-0591 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: FF-S-21 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MIL-B-933TYPEA (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5305-00-249-0591?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5305-00-249-0591: 5305-00-190-1447, 5310-00-199-3079, 5310-00-199-6548 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of FF-S-21?

Key specifications for FF-S-21: Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC); Hardness Rating: 45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 53.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: A TYPE; Fastener Length: 1.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 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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