The Clevis,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-068-2018, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-068-2018 |
| Item Name | Clevis,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.243 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.249 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fork Span Width | 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fork Arm Thickness | 0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.132 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| End Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 0.703 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.797 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Shank Length | 0.671 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.827 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | CLEVIS |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6758 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.312 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 3A ROD CONNECTION A |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ROD CONNECTION |
| Fork Depth | 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hole Diameter | 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.252 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End | 2.656 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.718 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
|---|---|
| MS21253-5RS | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-8878 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS21253-5RS | 5/1 Secondary reference Bell-Memphis Inc |
NSN 5340-00-068-2018 is a Clevis,rod End, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-068-2018: Shank Diameter: 0.243 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.249 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fork Span Width: 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fork Arm Thickness: 0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.132 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL. 18 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.