The Catch,clamping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-972-8127, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-972-8127 |
| Item Name | Catch,clamping |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | CLAW ENGAGING |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Operation Method | THUMB PIECE AND LATCH |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7792344 | 7/9 Vendor item drawing reference Springfield Armory |
| S762-215 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7792344 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-972-8127 is a Catch,clamping, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-972-8127: Overall Height: 1.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: CLAW ENGAGING; Special Features: STEEL IS PER MIL-S-5059,COMP 301 OR 302; AMBIENT TEMP. RANGE IS -65.0 TO 165.0 DEG. F.; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL. 3 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.
NSN 5340-00-972-8127 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.