The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-960-3873, 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9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-960-3873 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-F-14072 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-B-750,COMP A,HALF-HARD FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.012 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Width | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 510 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.128 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M19200850 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SMB345804 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-960-3873 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-960-3873: Length: 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-F-14072 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Material Document and Classification: QQ-B-750,COMP A,HALF-HARD FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Loop/holding Dimension: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.