The Plug,fusible, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-079-1240, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-079-1240 |
| Item Name | Plug,fusible |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Pressure | 600.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Core Diameter | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | CORE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CASING |
| Material | INDIUM CORE |
| Thread Size and Series/type Designator | 5/16-24 UNF |
| Usage Location | INSIDE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 49-185 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-079-1240 is a Plug,fusible, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-079-1240: Operating Pressure: 600.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS; Core Diameter: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: CORE; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CASING. 7 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.