The Shield,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-498-2996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-00-498-2996 |
| Item Name | Shield,expansion |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Thread Provision | THREADED |
| Hole Accommodation Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Insert Size | 0.500 IN. DIA IN |
| Style Designator | DOUBLE EXPANSION |
| Fastener Type | BOLT |
| Insert Type for Which Designed | MACHINE BOLT |
| Safe Operating Load Rating | 1500.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Material | ZINC ALLOY |
| Unit Quantity | 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 01408 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Cable Co Div of Gk Technologies Inc Diamond Expansion Bolt Co Div |
NSN 5340-00-498-2996 is a Shield,expansion, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-093-8423. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-498-2996: Thread Provision: THREADED; Hole Accommodation Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Insert Size: 0.500 IN. DIA IN; Style Designator: DOUBLE EXPANSION. 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.