The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-515-7872, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5310-00-515-7872
Item Name
Nut,plain,hexagon
FSC / FSG
5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers
Status
ACTIVE
Width Across Flats
0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Series
UNEF
Thread Direction
RIGHT-HAND
Nominal Thread Size
0.625 INCHES IN
Nut Height
0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment
ANODIZE OVERALL
Nut Style
HEXAGON
Thread Class
2B
Thread Quantity Per Inch
24
Material
ALUMINUM ALLOY OVERALL
Bearing Surface Type
CHAMFERED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5340-00-696-02268331701POSSIBLE MATCH
CLAMP,LOOP
Possible match (shared part number)U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5945-00-946-44457012NKPOSSIBLE MATCH
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
Possible match (shared part number)Te Connectivity Corporation
4820-00-987-196612133-1POSSIBLE MATCH
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE
Possible match (shared part number)Siemens Industry, Inc. Dba Siemens Energy Div Process Industries and Drives
5935-01-503-7348W4PPOSSIBLE MATCH
RETAINER,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Te Connectivity Corporation Dba Tyco Electronics Corporation Div Deutsch Products
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
121331
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
121331
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5340-00-696-0226POSSIBLE MATCH
CLAMP,LOOP
8331701
5945-00-946-4445POSSIBLE MATCH
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
7012NK
4820-00-987-1966POSSIBLE MATCH
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE
12133-1
5935-01-503-7348POSSIBLE MATCH
RETAINER,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
W4P
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5310-00-515-7872?
NSN 5310-00-515-7872 is a Nut,plain,hexagon, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5310-00-515-7872?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-00-696-0226, 5945-00-946-4445, 4820-00-987-1966. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5310-00-515-7872?
Key specifications for 5310-00-515-7872: Width Across Flats: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Series: UNEF; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Nominal Thread Size: 0.625 INCHES IN. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5310-00-515-7872 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.