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DC-8Cap,protective,dust and Moisture

Caplugs, Inc. · NSN 5340-00-376-8953 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-376-8953 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-376-8953. Primary manufacturer part number: DC-8.
Features
  • Cap,protective,dust and Moisture — FSC 5340
  • Thread Class: 2B
  • Material: PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP)
  • Round Cap Outside Surface Condition: RIBBED
  • Inside Diameter Length: 0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Design Type: THREADED
  • Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 0.7188-20 UNF
  • Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic, Polyethylene (pp) construction
General Description

The Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-376-8953, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Caplugs, Inc.. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-376-8953
Primary Part NumberDC-8
Item NameCap,protective,dust and Moisture
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCaplugs, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Thread Class2B
MaterialPLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP)
Round Cap Outside Surface ConditionRIBBED
Inside Diameter Length0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Design TypeTHREADED
Thread Size and Series/type Designator0.7188-20 UNF
Overall Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 6
5955-00-267-1309DC8-2500KC INTERCHANGEABLE
Crystal Unit,quartz
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5955-00-267-1371DC8-3265KC INTERCHANGEABLE
Crystal Unit,quartz
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6635-00-970-2343 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,lumber Moisture Content
5935-01-005-1157 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
3950-01-075-0998DC-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Winch,drum,power Operated
Ramsey Winch Co
5330-01-697-8238 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve,seal,coupler
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2B708-004 Grimes Aerospace Company (USA)
DC-8 PRIMARY Caplugs, Inc. (USA)
SP764-08 Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson (USA)
DC8 Niagara Plastics L.l.c. (USA)
10117351 Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland (FIN)
SP764-08 Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Sterer Engineering Div M.c.aerospace (USA)
Related Parts
5955-00-267-1309INTERCHANGEABLE
CRYSTAL UNIT,QUARTZ
DC8-2500KC
5955-00-267-1371INTERCHANGEABLE
CRYSTAL UNIT,QUARTZ
DC8-3265KC
6635-00-970-2343INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,LUMBER MOISTURE CONTENT
5935-01-005-1157INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
3950-01-075-0998INTERCHANGEABLE
WINCH,DRUM,POWER OPERATED
DC-8
5330-01-697-8238INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,SEAL,COUPLER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-376-8953?

NSN 5340-00-376-8953 is a Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, manufactured by Caplugs, Inc., classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-376-8953?

NSN 5340-00-376-8953 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2B708-004 (Grimes Aerospace Company), DC-8 (Caplugs, Inc.), SP764-08 (Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson), DC8 (Niagara Plastics L.l.c.), 10117351 (Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5340-00-376-8953?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5340-00-376-8953: 5955-00-267-1309, 5955-00-267-1371, 6635-00-970-2343 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of DC-8?

Key specifications for DC-8: Thread Class: 2B; Material: PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP); Round Cap Outside Surface Condition: RIBBED; Inside Diameter Length: 0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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