The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-980-2560, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 10 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-980-2560 |
| Primary Part Number | 623871-1 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Smallest Width | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 172 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.141 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.145 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
|---|---|
| 623871-1 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
NSN 5340-00-980-2560 is a Clip,spring Tension, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-980-2560 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 623871-1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).
Key specifications for 623871-1: Overall Height: 1.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL; Material Document and Classification: QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL. 10 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.