The Setscrew, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-253-4774, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5305-00-253-4774 |
| Item Name | Setscrew |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.127 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE OR QQ-Z-325,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Length | 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Hardness Rating | 45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 53.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | HEADLESS (SETSCREW) |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Point Style | CUP |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3 TYPE AND 4 STYLE |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR ZINC OVERALL |
| Internal Drive Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILB933 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS51018-68 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5305-00-253-4774 is a Setscrew, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-00-256-9459, 5306-00-282-9602. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5305-00-253-4774: Width Across Flats: 0.127 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fastener Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE OR QQ-Z-325,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Thread Length: 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.