The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-979-7593, 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4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-979-7593 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material Hardness Rating | 48.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM |
| Stock Diameter | 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2-080-088-02 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-979-7593 is a Clip,retaining, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-979-7593: Overall Height: 0.926 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Hardness Rating: 48.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM; Stock Diameter: 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED. 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.