The Catch,clamping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-931-5540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Nielsen Hardware Corporation. Government technical data includes 17 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-931-5540 |
| Primary Part Number | VHC340 |
| Item Name | Catch,clamping |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Nielsen Hardware Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Tongue Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | CLAW ENGAGING |
| Engaging Surface Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | LEVER |
| Catch Strike Style | MORTISE |
| Height | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Hole Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Engaging Surface Thickness | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Width | 0.437 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Tongue Length | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operation Method | LEVER |
| Hole Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VHC340 PRIMARY | Nielsen Hardware Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VHC340 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-931-5540 is a Catch,clamping, manufactured by Nielsen Hardware Corporation, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-931-5540 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VHC340 (Nielsen Hardware Corporation).
Key specifications for VHC340: Surface Hole Quantity: 2; Tongue Width: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: CLAW ENGAGING; Engaging Surface Width: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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.