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CLS-256-1Nut,plain,clinch

Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp · NSN 5310-00-820-8966 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-00-820-8966 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-00-820-8966. Primary manufacturer part number: CLS-256-1.
Features
  • Nut,plain,clinch — FSC 5310
  • Material Document and Classification: AISI ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE OVERALL
  • Nut Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Thread Series: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 56
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.086 INCHES IN
  • Pilot Length: 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 303 Overall construction
General Description

The Nut,plain,clinch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-820-8966, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 17 commercial cross-references from 13 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5310-00-820-8966
Primary Part NumberCLS-256-1
Item NameNut,plain,clinch
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPenn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Material Document and ClassificationAISI ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
Nut Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread SeriesUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Thread Quantity Per Inch56
Nominal Thread Size0.086 INCHES IN
Pilot Length0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nut Height0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL COMP 303 OVERALL
Thread Class2B
Pilot Diameter0.164 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nut StyleCLINCH
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5910-00-087-1040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic
5360-00-719-7975512951 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Dba Collins Aerospace
2530-01-326-9181315305 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adjuster,slack,brake
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
5310-01-367-0540 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,clinch
6530-01-502-736612326 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pouch,sterilization
Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc.
6675-01-591-50645129-51 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pole,range
Seco Manufacturing Co, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
CLS256&1 Pem Machine and Tool Co Inc (USA)
80814-2 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
CLS256-1 Eic Electronics Inc (USA)
410817-201 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
CLS-256-1 PRIMARY Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp (USA)
808014-2 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
256NKS-(0.040) Precision Metal Products Co (USA)
18001B-SS-0256 New Haven Mfg Corp Amatom Electronic Hardware Div (USA)
512951 Ail Systems Inc Sub of Eaton Corp (USA)
A02170-2 Hamilton Standard Electronics Systems Inc Tele-Dynamics Div (USA)
MIL-N-45938/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
990288-2 L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Antenna Products (USA)
CLS256-1 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
222085-000 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
02170-2 Hamilton Standard Electronics Systems Inc Tele-Dynamics Div (USA)
M45938/1-2C Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
F52-220-16 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-087-1040INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC
5360-00-719-7975INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL
512951
2530-01-326-9181INTERCHANGEABLE
ADJUSTER,SLACK,BRAKE
315305
5310-01-367-0540INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,CLINCH
6530-01-502-7366INTERCHANGEABLE
POUCH,STERILIZATION
12326
6675-01-591-5064INTERCHANGEABLE
POLE,RANGE
5129-51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-00-820-8966?

NSN 5310-00-820-8966 is a Nut,plain,clinch, manufactured by Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp, classified under FSC 5310 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5310-00-820-8966?

NSN 5310-00-820-8966 has 17 cross-referenced part numbers: CLS256&1 (Pem Machine and Tool Co Inc), 80814-2 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), CLS256-1 (Eic Electronics Inc), 410817-201 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), CLS-256-1 (Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp) and 12 more.

What NSN replaces 5310-00-820-8966?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5310-00-820-8966: 5910-00-087-1040, 5360-00-719-7975, 2530-01-326-9181 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of CLS-256-1?

Key specifications for CLS-256-1: Material Document and Classification: AISI ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE OVERALL; Nut Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Series: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC). 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5310-00-820-8966 still in active supply?

NSN 5310-00-820-8966 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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