The Nut,self-Locking,clinch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-01-353-2045, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5310-01-353-2045 |
| Item Name | Nut,self-Locking,clinch |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Lubrication | SOLUBLE LUBRICANT |
| Width Across Flats | 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series | UNJC |
| Temp Rating | 250.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF |
| Material Document and Classification | ASTM A581 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTM A582 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NUT |
| Nut Counterbore Depth | 0.165 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Counterbore Diameter | 0.264 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.267 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND END IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.273 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.277 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Pilot Length | 0.159 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.171 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Locking Feature | PREVAILING TORQUE WITH NONMETALLIC INSERT |
| Nut Height | 0.415 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL EXCEPT INSERT |
| Nut Style | CLINCH |
| Thread Class | 3B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON LOCKING INSERT |
| Material | STEEL COMP 303 NUT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M45938/8-35C | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-N-45938/8 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M45938/8-35C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5310-01-353-2045 is a Nut,self-Locking,clinch, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-01-371-0171, 5310-01-384-2053, 5310-01-387-9582. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5310-01-353-2045: Lubrication: SOLUBLE LUBRICANT; Width Across Flats: 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Series: UNJC; Temp Rating: 250.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF. 19 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.