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MS51957-79Screw,machine

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5305-01-621-8243 · FSC 5305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5305-01-621-8243 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5305-01-621-8243. Primary manufacturer part number: MS51957-79.
Features
  • Screw,machine — FSC 5305
  • Screw Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE
  • Head Style: PAN
  • Nominal Thread Diameter: 0.250 INCHES IN
  • Head Height: 0.162 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.175 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Class: 2A A
  • Fastener Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Material: STEEL COMP 302 OR STEEL COMP 304 OR STEEL COMP 305 OR STEEL COMP 316
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
General Description

The Screw,machine, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-01-621-8243, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5305-01-621-8243
Primary Part NumberMS51957-79
Item NameScrew,machine
FSC / FSG5305 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Screw Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE
Head StylePAN
Nominal Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES IN
Head Height0.162 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.175 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Class2A A
Fastener Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw MaterialSTEEL COMP 302 OR STEEL COMP 304 OR STEEL COMP 305 OR STEEL COMP 316
Head Diameter0.473 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.492 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Minimum Tensile Strength80000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Internal Drive StyleCROSS RECESS TYPE 1
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Thread Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5305-00-071-1315 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5305-01-406-7434 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5305-01-419-0830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5305-01-424-1355 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS51957-79 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5305-00-071-1315INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5305-01-406-7434INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5305-01-419-0830INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5305-01-424-1355INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5305-01-621-8243?

NSN 5305-01-621-8243 is a Screw,machine, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5305-01-621-8243?

NSN 5305-01-621-8243 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MS51957-79 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5305-01-621-8243?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5305-01-621-8243: 5305-00-071-1315, 5305-01-406-7434, 5305-01-419-0830 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS51957-79?

Key specifications for MS51957-79: Screw Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE; Head Style: PAN; Nominal Thread Diameter: 0.250 INCHES IN; Head Height: 0.162 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.175 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 16 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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