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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

53-31Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon

Dresser Industries Inc Waukesha Engine Div · NSN 5310-00-189-4420 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-00-189-4420 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-00-189-4420. Primary manufacturer part number: 53-31.
Features
  • Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon — FSC 5310
  • Thread Series: UNF
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 20
  • Hardness Rating: 19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
  • Bearing Surface Type: WASHER FACED
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.438 INCHES IN
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Material Document and Classification: SAE ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 1040 Overall construction
General Description

The Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-189-4420, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Dresser Industries Inc Waukesha Engine Div. Government technical data includes 12 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
NSN5310-00-189-4420
Primary Part Number53-31
Item NameNut,plain,slotted,hexagon
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDresser Industries Inc Waukesha Engine Div
StatusACTIVE
Thread SeriesUNF
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Hardness Rating19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
Bearing Surface TypeWASHER FACED
Nominal Thread Size0.438 INCHES IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Material Document and ClassificationSAE ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Nut Height0.552 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.572 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialSTEEL COMP 1040 OVERALL
Width Across Flats0.678 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.698 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Class3B
Nut StyleSLOTTED, HEXAGON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4730-00-218-58251630-B1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2520-00-736-8150 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5965-00-831-0481B5331 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Microsemi Corp. - High Performance Timing Dba Vectron International- Cancelled
3950-01-004-34305331 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Yale Industrial Products, Inc. Div Duff Norton Company
5962-01-029-5072615575-901 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6930-01-054-15925331 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control,special
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5985-01-166-4002533-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
53-31 PRIMARY Dresser Industries Inc Waukesha Engine Div (USA)
53-31 Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-218-5825INTERCHANGEABLE
FITTING,LUBRICATION
1630-B1
2030-00-393-3721INTERCHANGEABLE
TEE,ADAPTER
4510-00-482-4660INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,FLUSH
400A
5975-00-707-6229INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
3511
2520-00-736-8150INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,HIGH REVERSE
5965-00-831-0481INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,MICROPHONE
B5331
3950-01-004-3430INTERCHANGEABLE
HOIST,CHAIN
5331
5962-01-029-5072INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY
615575-901
6930-01-054-1592INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL,SPECIAL
5331
5985-01-166-4002INTERCHANGEABLE
WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY
533-1
1630-01-236-6297INTERCHANGEABLE
WEAR PIN ASSEMBLY
533-1
7530-01-304-3616INTERCHANGEABLE
LABEL
5331

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-00-189-4420?

NSN 5310-00-189-4420 is a Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon, manufactured by Dresser Industries Inc Waukesha Engine Div, classified under FSC 5310 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5310-00-189-4420?

NSN 5310-00-189-4420 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 53-31 (Dresser Industries Inc Waukesha Engine Div), 53-31 (Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div).

What NSN replaces 5310-00-189-4420?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5310-00-189-4420: 4730-00-218-5825, 2030-00-393-3721, 4510-00-482-4660 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 53-31?

Key specifications for 53-31: Thread Series: UNF; Thread Quantity Per Inch: 20; Hardness Rating: 19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM; Bearing Surface Type: WASHER FACED. 12 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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