The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-159-3845, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-159-3845 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Document and Classification | ASTM A682 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 1.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 80205-NAS1464 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.612 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 1.120 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1065 OR STEEL COMP 1070 OR STEEL COMP 1074 OR STEEL COMP 1080 OR STEEL COMP 1085 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.140 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 |
|---|---|
| NAS1464-101-16C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NAS1464 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-159-3845 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-159-3845: Overall Height: 1.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 1.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Document and Classification: ASTM A682 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL; Loop/holding Dimension: 1.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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.