The Pin,straight,headless, cataloged under National Stock Number 5315-00-979-5589, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5315-00-979-5589 |
| Primary Part Number | 8721435 |
| Item Name | Pin,straight,headless |
| FSC / FSG | 5315 / 53 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins |
| Manufacturer | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| First End Taper Length | 0.047 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Second End Taper Angle | 8.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 12.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| First End Style | CHAMFERED |
| Second End Taper Length | 0.609 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.641 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| First End Taper Angle | 43.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 47.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| Pin Overall Diameter | 0.9970 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.0003 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Pin Overall Length | 6.672 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.703 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Second End Relationship with First End | NOT IDENTICAL |
| Features Provided | CASEHARDENED |
| Surface Treatment | PHOSPHATE MANGANESE OVERALL |
| Second End Style | CHAMFERED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8721435 PRIMARY | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5315009795589 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
NSN 5315-00-979-5589 is a Pin,straight,headless, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 5315, Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins. Status: active.
NSN 5315-00-979-5589 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8721435 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-714-1511. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8721435: First End Taper Length: 0.047 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Second End Taper Angle: 8.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 12.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM; First End Style: CHAMFERED; Second End Taper Length: 0.609 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.641 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 12 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.