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21253Plug,protective,dust and Moistur

Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. · NSN 5340-00-205-6990 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-205-6990 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-205-6990. Primary manufacturer part number: 21253.
Features
  • Plug,protective,dust and Moistur — FSC 5340
  • Drive Type: HEX HEAD
  • Design Type: THREADED
  • Material: PLASTIC
  • Overall Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 5/8-24 UNEF
  • Thread Pitch Diameters: +0.5870 TO 0.5950 INCHES IN
  • 2 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic construction
General Description

The Plug,protective,dust and Moistur, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-205-6990, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-205-6990
Primary Part Number21253
Item NamePlug,protective,dust and Moistur
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSmiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Drive TypeHEX HEAD
Design TypeTHREADED
MaterialPLASTIC
Overall Diameter0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Size and Series/type Designator5/8-24 UNEF
Thread Pitch Diameters+0.5870 TO 0.5950 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
No Item Name Available
5999-00-090-474521253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,electrical
Vse Aviation, Inc.
5110-00-253-3190B94.2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reamer,hand
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
4920-00-341-84752-1253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control Assembly,co
Jaidinger Manufacturing Co Inc Dba Jaidinger Manufacturing Co Inc
5960-01-264-099621253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ion Trap,cathode Ray Tube
Mirion Technologies (canberra), Inc.
5305-01-296-654821253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Paccar Winch Inc Dba Paccar Winch Division
6145-01-372-570821253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Electroweave, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5340PL1879037 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
21253 PRIMARY Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-329-2744SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5999-00-090-4745INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,ELECTRICAL
21253
5110-00-253-3190INTERCHANGEABLE
REAMER,HAND
B94.2
4920-00-341-8475INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL ASSEMBLY,CO
2-1253
5960-01-264-0996INTERCHANGEABLE
ION TRAP,CATHODE RAY TUBE
21253
5305-01-296-6548INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
21253
6145-01-372-5708INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
21253

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-205-6990?

NSN 5340-00-205-6990 is a Plug,protective,dust and Moistur, manufactured by Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc., classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-205-6990?

NSN 5340-00-205-6990 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 5340PL1879037 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), 21253 (Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5340-00-205-6990?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5340-00-205-6990: 5340-00-329-2744, 5999-00-090-4745, 5110-00-253-3190 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 21253?

Key specifications for 21253: Drive Type: HEX HEAD; Design Type: THREADED; Material: PLASTIC; Overall Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5340-00-205-6990 still in active supply?

NSN 5340-00-205-6990 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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