The Clamp,loop, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-059-0917, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-059-0917 |
| Primary Part Number | 6K8179 |
| Item Name | Clamp,loop |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | SINGLE LOOP |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6K-8179 | Caterpillar Shrewbury Limited T/a Caterpillar Defence Products (GBR) |
| 6K8179 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| 50037148 | Rbsl Washington (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 50037148 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baes Gcs Terrier Ssc 3 Project |
NSN 5340-01-059-0917 is a Clamp,loop, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-059-0917 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6K-8179 (Caterpillar Shrewbury Limited T/a Caterpillar Defence Products), 6K8179 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 50037148 (Rbsl Washington).
Key specifications for 6K8179: Style Designator: SINGLE LOOP. 1 specification is 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.