Inside Distance Between Prongs: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Style: ROUND, ROUND STOCK
Point Style: SIDE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 TYPE AND 1 STYLE
Stock Diameter: 0.1483 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment: ZINC ALLOY
Identification
NSN: 5315-00-161-9859
NIIN: 001619859
FSC: 5315 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
General Description
The Staple, cataloged under National Stock Number 5315-00-161-9859, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5315-00-161-9859
Item Name
Staple
FSC / FSG
5315 / 53 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins
Status
ACTIVE
Fastener Length
0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Distance Between Prongs
0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Style
ROUND, ROUND STOCK
Point Style
SIDE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
3 TYPE AND 1 STYLE
Stock Diameter
0.1483 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment
ZINC ALLOY
Surface Treatment Location
OVERALL
Sterilized
NO
Material
STEEL
Stock Shape
ROUND
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
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
FFN105
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 5315 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5315-00-000-1037
5315-00-000-1037 · Item name not on file
5315-00-000-1067
5315-00-000-1067 · Item name not on file
5315-00-000-1245
5315-00-000-1245 · Item name not on file
5315-00-000-1372
5315-00-000-1372 · Item name not on file
5315-00-000-1412
5315-00-000-1412 · Item name not on file
5315-00-001-1571
PIN
5315-00-001-1572
PIN,LINKAGE
5315-00-001-1602
5315-00-001-1602 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5315-00-161-9859?
NSN 5315-00-161-9859 is a Staple, classified under FSC 5315, Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 5315-00-161-9859?
Key specifications for 5315-00-161-9859: Fastener Length: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Distance Between Prongs: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Head Style: ROUND, ROUND STOCK; Point Style: SIDE. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5315-00-161-9859 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.