The Staple, cataloged under National Stock Number 5315-00-243-8813, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5315-00-243-8813 |
| Item Name | Staple |
| FSC / FSG | 5315 / 53 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Fastener Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Distance Between Prongs | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Head Style | STRAIGHT RECTANGULAR STOCK |
| Point Style | NEEDLE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 2 TYPE AND 5 STYLE |
| Surface Treatment Location | OVERALL |
| Sterilized | YES |
| Material | STEEL |
| Stock Shape | ROUND |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| FF-N-105 TY III ST 4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| FFN103D0UBLEP0INTEDTACKTYPE | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| ASTM F1667 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5315-00-243-8813 is a Staple, classified under FSC 5315, Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5315-00-243-8813: Fastener Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Distance Between Prongs: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Head Style: STRAIGHT RECTANGULAR STOCK; Point Style: NEEDLE. 9 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.