The Key,machine, cataloged under National Stock Number 5315-01-187-3539, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Thern Inc. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5315-01-187-3539 |
| Primary Part Number | A3255 |
| Item Name | Key,machine |
| FSC / FSG | 5315 / 53 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins |
| Manufacturer | Thern Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Starting Edge Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Style Designator | PLAIN |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A3255 PRIMARY | Thern Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SK187-2000-2R | 5/9 Secondary reference Thern Inc |
NSN 5315-01-187-3539 is a Key,machine, manufactured by Thern Inc, classified under FSC 5315, Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins. Status: active.
NSN 5315-01-187-3539 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A3255 (Thern Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-366-3804. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A3255: Overall Height: 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Starting Edge Shape: STRAIGHT; Style Designator: PLAIN; Overall Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 3 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.