The Snap Hook, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-494-2043, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Buckles International, Inc.. Government technical data includes 9 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-494-2043 |
| Primary Part Number | 245 |
| Item Name | Snap Hook |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Buckles International, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unattached Ring | NOT INCLUDED |
| Design Type | FIXED |
| End Connection Style | OPEN EYE |
| End Position | HOOKS IN SAME PLANE |
| Inside Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hook Style Designator | SLIDING BOLT |
| Material | IRON MALLEABLE CONNECTION END |
| Material | IRON MALLEABLE HOOK |
| Rubber Covered Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 245 | Buckles International, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 245 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-494-2043 is a Snap Hook, manufactured by Buckles International, Inc., classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-494-2043 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 245 (Buckles International, Inc.).
Key specifications for 245: Unattached Ring: NOT INCLUDED; Design Type: FIXED; Overall Length: 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Connection Style: OPEN EYE. 9 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.