The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-425-3191, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Ward Leonard Ct Llc. Government technical data includes 11 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. 2 items share 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 | 5340-00-425-3191 |
| Primary Part Number | 23431-40-1 |
| Item Name | Connector,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Ward Leonard Ct Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tongue Thickness | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tongue Width | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Style Designator | CONNECTOR |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Shank Outside Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From End to Hole Center | 2.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Class | 2A ROD CONNECTION A |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ROD CONNECTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 23431-40-1 PRIMARY | Ward Leonard Ct Llc (USA) |
NSN 5340-00-425-3191 is a Connector,rod End, manufactured by Ward Leonard Ct Llc, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-425-3191 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 23431-40-1 (Ward Leonard Ct Llc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-536-1529, 6810-01-550-8671. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 23431-40-1: Tongue Thickness: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tongue Width: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL ROD CONNECTION IN; Style Designator: CONNECTOR. 11 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.