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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

5S909Connector,rod End

Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense · NSN 5340-00-455-0326 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-455-0326 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-455-0326. Primary manufacturer part number: 5S909.
Features
  • Connector,rod End — FSC 5340
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) ROD CONNECTION
  • Thread Class: 2A ROD CONNECTION A
  • Tongue Thickness: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Metallic Hardness Rating: 65.0 MINIMUM ROCKWELL SUPERFICIAL 15-N
  • Distance From End to Hole Center: 1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Thread Length: 1.080 INCHES NOMINAL ROD CONNECTION IN
  • Material: STEEL OVERALL
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-455-0326, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-455-0326
Primary Part Number5S909
Item NameConnector,rod End
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
StatusACTIVE
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) ROD CONNECTION
Thread Class2A ROD CONNECTION A
Tongue Thickness0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Metallic Hardness Rating65.0 MINIMUM ROCKWELL SUPERFICIAL 15-N
Distance From End to Hole Center1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Length1.080 INCHES NOMINAL ROD CONNECTION IN
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Shank Overall Length1.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
Shank Outside Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 11
6730-00-356-5898 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-00-706-8261 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5310-00-904-569911761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Mission Systems Orchard Park Inc
5330-01-003-42691625674-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Mission Systems Davenport Inc.
4820-01-223-0580 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve Assembly,manifold
5360-01-231-041911761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring Detent
O F Mossberg & Sons Inc
6530-01-304-200711761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pad,pressure Point,physicotherap
Bio Clinic Corp
5310-01-342-534511761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Paccar Winch Inc Dba Paccar Winch Division
5340-01-355-698511-761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Boot,dust and Moisture Seal
Pollak Joseph Corp
6515-01-574-179004.305.012 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,bone,maxillofacial Surgery
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1176-1 Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, Llc (USA)
1176-1 Meritor Industrial Products, Llc (USA)
5S909 PRIMARY Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
Related Parts
6730-00-356-5898INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,FILM,MOTION P
5950-00-706-8261INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5310-00-904-5699INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
11761
5330-01-003-4269INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
1625674-1
4820-01-223-0580INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE ASSEMBLY,MANIFOLD
5360-01-231-0419INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING DETENT
11761
6530-01-304-2007INTERCHANGEABLE
PAD,PRESSURE POINT,PHYSICOTHERAP
11761
5310-01-342-5345INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
11761
5340-01-355-6985INTERCHANGEABLE
BOOT,DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL
11-761
6515-01-574-1790INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,BONE,MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
04.305.012
1680-01-578-2094INTERCHANGEABLE
PANEL,CONTROL,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRO
1176-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-455-0326?

NSN 5340-00-455-0326 is a Connector,rod End, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-455-0326?

NSN 5340-00-455-0326 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1176-1 (Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, Llc), 1176-1 (Meritor Industrial Products, Llc), 5S909 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).

What NSN replaces 5340-00-455-0326?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5340-00-455-0326: 6730-00-356-5898, 5950-00-706-8261, 5310-00-904-5699 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5S909?

Key specifications for 5S909: Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) ROD CONNECTION; Thread Class: 2A ROD CONNECTION A; End Item Identification: W/S:TRACTOR, FULL-TRACK; SCRAPER (621B); TRACTOR, FULL TRACK; Tongue Thickness: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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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