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MIL-N-45938/1Nut,plain,clinch

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5310-01-367-0540 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-01-367-0540 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-01-367-0540. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-N-45938/1.
Features
  • Nut,plain,clinch — FSC 5310
  • Pilot Length: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM A380 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 56
  • Thread Series: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.086 INCHES IN
  • Pilot Diameter: 0.162 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.165 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Nut,plain,clinch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-01-367-0540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5310-01-367-0540
Primary Part NumberMIL-N-45938/1
Item NameNut,plain,clinch
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Pilot Length0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM A380 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Thread Quantity Per Inch56
Thread SeriesUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Nominal Thread Size0.086 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter0.162 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.165 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
Nut StyleCLINCH
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
Nut Height0.092 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Class2B
Nut Diameter0.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5310-00-820-8966CLS-256-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,clinch
Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-N-45938/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M45938/1-2C Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5310-00-820-8966INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,CLINCH
CLS-256-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-01-367-0540?

NSN 5310-01-367-0540 is a Nut,plain,clinch, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5310 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5310-01-367-0540?

NSN 5310-01-367-0540 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-N-45938/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M45938/1-2C (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5310-01-367-0540?

There is 1 known substitute for 5310-01-367-0540: 5310-00-820-8966. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-N-45938/1?

Key specifications for MIL-N-45938/1: Pilot Length: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM A380 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Thread Quantity Per Inch: 56. 13 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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