The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-022-8523, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-022-8523 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Style Designator | STANDOFF |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-S-700 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.352 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.392 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 0.865 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.885 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Hole Diameter | 0.137 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.143 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4521-50-87-2C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-022-8523 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-022-8523: Overall Height: 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Length: 0.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S). 13 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.