The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-353-0394, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-353-0394 |
| Primary Part Number | 203698 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Width | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 203698 PRIMARY | Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 801E986 | 5/9 Secondary reference Kersey / American Lafrance a Div of Figgie International Inc |
NSN 5340-00-353-0394 is a Clip,spring Tension, manufactured by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-353-0394 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 203698 (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-01-488-9672. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 203698: Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Thickness: 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment: CADMIUM OVERALL. 5 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.