The Pin,shoulder,headless, cataloged under National Stock Number 5315-00-159-6496, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5315-00-159-6496 |
| Item Name | Pin,shoulder,headless |
| FSC / FSG | 5315 / 53 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.1571 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1631 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Second Shank Diameter | 0.2495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2498 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Finish | 125.0 MICROINCHES GRIP |
| Surface Finish | 125.0 MICROINCHES LARGE SHANK |
| Undercut Width | 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First End Taper Length | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First End Location | BOTH ENDS |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-F-14072,E300 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Length | 0.265 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First End Style | CHAMFERED |
| Hardness Rating | 40.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 43.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL |
| Shank Length | 0.189 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | UNDERCUT |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-S-764,COND A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| First End Taper Angle | 45.0 DEGREES NOMINAL |
| Second End Relationship with First End | IDENTICAL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Second Undercut Width | 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Second Shank Length | 0.265 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shoulder Width Across Flats | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Second Undercut Diameter | 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 416 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 635658-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5315-00-159-6496 is a Pin,shoulder,headless, classified under FSC 5315, Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5315-00-159-6496: Shank Diameter: 0.1571 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1631 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Second Shank Diameter: 0.2495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2498 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Finish: 125.0 MICROINCHES GRIP; Surface Finish: 125.0 MICROINCHES LARGE SHANK. 27 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.