The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-278-0353, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Prince Manufacturing Corporation. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5340-00-278-0353 |
| Primary Part Number | 190400002 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Prince Manufacturing Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | PIN |
| Stock Diameter | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM |
| Width | 0.688 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 190400002 PRIMARY | Prince Manufacturing Corporation (USA) |
NSN 5340-00-278-0353 is a Clip,retaining, manufactured by Prince Manufacturing Corporation, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-278-0353 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 190400002 (Prince Manufacturing Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5970-01-544-9525. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 190400002: Style Designator: PIN; Stock Diameter: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED; Surface Treatment: CADMIUM. 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.