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MS21253Clevis,rod End

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5340-00-068-2016 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-068-2016 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-068-2016. Primary manufacturer part number: MS21253.
Features
  • Clevis,rod End — FSC 5340
  • Shank Diameter: 0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Length: 0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.672 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN
  • Style Designator: CLEVIS
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION
  • End Radius: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Surface Treatment: CADMIUM OVERALL
  • Fork Arm Thickness: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 4130 Overall construction
General Description

The Clevis,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-068-2016, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-068-2016
Primary Part NumberMS21253
Item NameClevis,rod End
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Shank Diameter0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Length0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.672 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN
Style DesignatorCLEVIS
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION
End Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
Fork Arm Thickness0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-S-6758 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Thread Series DesignatorUNF ROD CONNECTION
Shank Length0.745 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
MaterialSTEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL
Fork Depth1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Specification/standard Data96906-MS21253-4RL GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End3.405 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.468 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Class3A ROD CONNECTION A
Fork Span Width0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 3
Turnbuckle Body
Connector,rod End
5940-00-950-7781MS27212-5-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS21253 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-8878 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS21253-4RL Bell-Memphis Inc (USA)
MS21253-4RL Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5340-00-067-9875SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-069-0599SUCCESSOR
CONNECTOR,ROD END
5940-00-950-7781INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
MS27212-5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-068-2016?

NSN 5340-00-068-2016 is a Clevis,rod End, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-068-2016?

NSN 5340-00-068-2016 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MS21253 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-8878 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS21253-4RL (Bell-Memphis Inc), MS21253-4RL (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5340-00-068-2016?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5340-00-068-2016: 5340-00-067-9875, 5340-00-069-0599, 5940-00-950-7781. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS21253?

Key specifications for MS21253: Shank Diameter: 0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Length: 0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.672 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN; Style Designator: CLEVIS; Overall Width: 0.745 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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