The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-062-0563, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-00-062-0563 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.178 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.155 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER OVERALL |
| Width | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 100599 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Waltham Clock Co Inc |
NSN 5340-00-062-0563 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6680-00-650-1862, 5315-01-173-5736, 5985-01-419-4619. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-062-0563: Overall Height: 0.178 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 0.178 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Loop/holding Dimension: 0.155 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Thickness: 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 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.