The Stud,friction Catch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-237-8398, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-237-8398 |
| Item Name | Stud,friction Catch |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.550 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.345 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shank Length | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | BALL, PLAIN |
| Diameter | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | PLASTIC OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 236876 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 236876 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dba Sears Div Sears Commercial |
NSN 5340-00-237-8398 is a Stud,friction Catch, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4320-00-986-9242. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-237-8398: Length: 0.550 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 0.345 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shank Length: 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: BALL, PLAIN. 6 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.