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MS51981-49Setscrew

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5305-00-715-1212 · FSC 5305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5305-00-715-1212 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5305-00-715-1212. Primary manufacturer part number: MS51981-49.
Features
  • Setscrew — FSC 5305
  • Width Across Flats: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Fastener Length: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Length: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL
  • Surface Treatment: CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
  • Material Document and Classification: AISI ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 4032 or Steel Comp 4037 or Steel Comp 4137 or Steel Comp 4140 or Steel Comp 8630 or Steel Comp 8740 Overall construction
General Description

The Setscrew, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-715-1212, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5305-00-715-1212
Primary Part NumberMS51981-49
Item NameSetscrew
FSC / FSG5305 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Width Across Flats0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fastener Length0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Length0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
Material Document and ClassificationAISI ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
Hardness Rating45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 53.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL COMP 4032 OR STEEL COMP 4037 OR STEEL COMP 4137 OR STEEL COMP 4140 OR STEEL COMP 8630 OR STEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL
Thread Class3A A
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Point StyleOVAL
Internal Drive StyleHEXAGON
Head StyleHEADLESS (SETSCREW)
Nominal Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
2520-00-383-4715102377 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer
Dana Off Highway Products, Llc
2915-01-034-9216102377 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing and Insert
Triumph Engine Control Systems Llc
5945-01-151-1138102377 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Middleby Marshall Inc Conveyor Ovens and Mixers Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS51981-49 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
589572 U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA)
589572 General Motors Corp (USA)
BCUX41 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc (USA)
MS51049-49 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
102377 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc (USA)
NASM51981-49 National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use (USA)
Related Parts
2520-00-383-4715INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER
102377
2915-01-034-9216INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING AND INSERT
102377
5945-01-151-1138INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
102377

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5305-00-715-1212?

NSN 5305-00-715-1212 is a Setscrew, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5305 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5305-00-715-1212?

NSN 5305-00-715-1212 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MS51981-49 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 589572 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), 589572 (General Motors Corp), BCUX41 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc), MS51049-49 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5305-00-715-1212?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5305-00-715-1212: 2520-00-383-4715, 2915-01-034-9216, 5945-01-151-1138. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS51981-49?

Key specifications for MS51981-49: Width Across Flats: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fastener Length: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Length: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC). 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5305-00-715-1212 still in active supply?

NSN 5305-00-715-1212 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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