The Ring,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5325-01-581-2043, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5325 (Fastening Devices) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Smalley Steel Ring Co.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5325-01-581-2043 |
| Primary Part Number | VH-381S16 |
| Item Name | Ring,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5325 / 53 — Fastening Devices |
| Manufacturer | Smalley Steel Ring Co. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| VH-381S16 PRIMARY | Smalley Steel Ring Co. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 24-49652 FIND NO 5 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5325-01-581-2043 is a Ring,retaining, manufactured by Smalley Steel Ring Co., classified under FSC 5325, Fastening Devices. Status: active.
NSN 5325-01-581-2043 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VH-381S16 (Smalley Steel Ring Co.).
Key specifications for VH-381S16: Special Features: MATERIAL IS 316 SST, LIGHT DUTY RING; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RING, RETAINING; End Item Identification: LOW PRESSURE ELECTROLYZER; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING. 1 specification is 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.