The Caster,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-726-2946, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-726-2946 |
| Item Name | Caster,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Plate Style | RECTANGULAR-COUNTERSUNK ENDS |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 8.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Tread Width | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Type | SOLID |
| Style Designator | RIGID |
| Caster Plate Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Width | 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Length | 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Quantity | 1 |
| Effective Height | 6.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Safe Operating Load Rating | 550.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Bolt Holes Along Length | 4.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ZINC PLATE |
| Surface Treatment | ZINC BODY |
| Center to Center Distance Between Bolt Holes Along Width | 2.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Diameter | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Bearing Type | ROLLER |
| Material | IRON MALLEABLE BODY |
| Material | RUBBER WHEEL RIM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 50R8-7 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5789-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Stewart-Warner Bassick Corp |
| 50R8-7 | 5/9 Secondary reference Stewart-Warner Bassick Corp |
NSN 5340-00-726-2946 is a Caster,rigid, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2910-00-963-1240. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-726-2946: Plate Style: RECTANGULAR-COUNTERSUNK ENDS; Unpackaged Unit Weight: 8.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Tread Width: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Wheel Type: SOLID. 19 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.