The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-008-9052, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-008-9052 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.609 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.641 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-N-290,TYPE 6,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-B-750,COMP A,SPRING FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.025 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.035 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.734 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.766 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL OVERALL |
| Width | 0.796 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.828 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 510 OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9-16CLN | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SMC568748-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-008-9052 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-00-177-1754. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-008-9052: Overall Height: 1.015 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.047 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Length: 0.609 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.641 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-N-290,TYPE 6,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Material Document and Classification: QQ-B-750,COMP A,SPRING FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.