The Nut,self-Locking,plate, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-820-5596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5310-00-820-5596 |
| Primary Part Number | F1968-5H |
| Item Name | Nut,self-Locking,plate |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Manufacturer | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Lubrication | DRY FILM LUBRICANT |
| Plate Thickness | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nut Length | 1.290 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Plate Width | 0.762 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Rating | -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 450.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Mounting Hole Arrangement Style | 2 HOLES |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.130 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nut Counterbore Depth | 0.160 INCHES MINIMUM NUT IN |
| Features Provided | FLOATING NUT |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.312 INCHES IN |
| Counterbore Diameter | 0.352 INCHES MINIMUM NUT IN |
| Distance From Aperture Center to Mounting Hole Center | 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Locking Feature | PREVAILING TORQUE ALL METAL DESIGN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Holes Along Length | 0.998 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.002 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nut Height | 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Nut Style | PLATE |
| Thread Class | 3B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 24 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Nut Mounting Provision | STRAIGHT HOLES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5310-00-820-5596 is a Nut,self-Locking,plate, manufactured by Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
NSN 5310-00-820-5596 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: F1968-5H (Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc), 9970732 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
Key specifications for F1968-5H: Lubrication: DRY FILM LUBRICANT; Overall Height: 0.790 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Plate Thickness: 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nut Length: 1.290 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 23 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.