The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-682-2235, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-00-682-2235 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material Hardness Rating | 45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 50.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Surface Treatment | PHOSPHATE |
| Material | STEEL |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SM-B-427168 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 67007 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-682-2235 is a Clip,retaining, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-382-9938, 2910-01-660-2985. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-682-2235: Material Hardness Rating: 45.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 50.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED; Surface Treatment: PHOSPHATE; Material: STEEL. 4 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.