The Ring,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5325-00-044-5898, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5325 (Fastening Devices) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5325-00-044-5898 |
| Item Name | Ring,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5325 / 53 — Fastening Devices |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material Hardness Rating | 46.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 52.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM |
| Usage Design | EXTERNAL |
| End Style | 90 DEGREE PARALLEL |
| Material Diameter | 0.022 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.296 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Ring Style | STRAIGHT GAP |
| Material | STEEL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 99-4039 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| XRC316 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mellowes Co Div of Charter Mfg Co Inc |
NSN 5325-00-044-5898 is a Ring,retaining, classified under FSC 5325, Fastening Devices. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4130-01-490-1876. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5325-00-044-5898: Material Hardness Rating: 46.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 52.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM; Usage Design: EXTERNAL; End Style: 90 DEGREE PARALLEL; Material Diameter: 0.022 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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.