Inside Distance Between Prongs: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Style: STRAIGHT RECTANGULAR STOCK
Point Style: SIDE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 TYPE AND 5 STYLE
Sterilized: NO
Material: STEEL
Identification
NSN: 5315-00-161-9838
NIIN: 001619838
FSC: 5315 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
General Description
The Staple, cataloged under National Stock Number 5315-00-161-9838, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5315-00-161-9838
Item Name
Staple
FSC / FSG
5315 / 53 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins
Status
ACTIVE
Fastener Length
0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Distance Between Prongs
0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Style
STRAIGHT RECTANGULAR STOCK
Point Style
SIDE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
2 TYPE AND 5 STYLE
Sterilized
NO
Material
STEEL
Stock Shape
FLAT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5315-00-188-2456POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2458POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2459POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2465POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2476POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2477POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2479POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-00-188-2481POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
FFN103
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5315-00-188-2456POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2458POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2459POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2465POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2476POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2477POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2479POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
5315-00-188-2481POSSIBLE MATCH
TACK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5315-00-161-9838?
NSN 5315-00-161-9838 is a Staple, classified under FSC 5315, Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5315-00-161-9838?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-00-188-2456, 5315-00-188-2458, 5315-00-188-2459. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5315-00-161-9838?
Key specifications for 5315-00-161-9838: Fastener Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Distance Between Prongs: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Head Style: STRAIGHT RECTANGULAR STOCK; Point Style: SIDE. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5315-00-161-9838 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.