The Clamp,loop, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-079-6715, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Am General Llc. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-079-6715 |
| Primary Part Number | 5973517 |
| Item Name | Clamp,loop |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Am General Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Fastening Device Type | SELF-LOCKING HEXAGON NUT |
| Style Designator | TWO PIECE |
| Material Thickness | 0.330 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Loop Inside Diameter | 5.120 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
NSN 5340-01-079-6715 is a Clamp,loop, manufactured by Am General Llc, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-079-6715 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: U-500A (Clamps Inc), 5973517 (Am General Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7021-01-481-6883. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5973517: Fastening Device Type: SELF-LOCKING HEXAGON NUT; Style Designator: TWO PIECE; Material Thickness: 0.330 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Loop Inside Diameter: 5.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.