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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

C178Clamp,loop

Merit Industries Inc · NSN 5340-01-098-6921 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-01-098-6921 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-01-098-6921. Primary manufacturer part number: C178.
Features
  • Clamp,loop — FSC 5340
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Merit Industries Inc
Applications
  • General assembly and fastening
  • Structural repair and reinforcement
  • Facility maintenance hardware
General Description

The Clamp,loop, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-098-6921, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Merit Industries Inc. This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-01-098-6921
Primary Part NumberC178
Item NameClamp,loop
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMerit Industries Inc
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor5340-01-537-9958 (8604)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 11
5340-01-537-99588604 SUCCESSOR
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
Keystone Electronics Corp
5306-00-273-638911842A INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,machine
Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing
3520-00-359-71968604 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bobbin,sewing Machine
Singer Industrial Sewing Products Co Cutters Exchange Div
4320-00-555-3297C178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,wearing
Circor Naval Solutions Llc Dba Warren Pumps
5930-00-564-3830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,toggle
4820-00-652-7198C178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,disk,valve
Apd Cryogenics Inc
5905-00-705-9910381-0297-000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
2930-00-857-20755149707 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump,water
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc
5306-00-939-9589 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,machine
5930-01-268-29448604 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,pressure
Cole Hersee Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C178 Merit Industries Inc (USA)
8604 Ap Parts Co Industrial Sales Div (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 5340-01-537-9958 Plug,protective,dust and Moistur · 8604
5306-00-273-6389INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
11842A
3520-00-359-7196INTERCHANGEABLE
BOBBIN,SEWING MACHINE
8604
4320-00-555-3297INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,WEARING
C178
5930-00-564-3830INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,TOGGLE
4820-00-652-7198INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,DISK,VALVE
C178
5905-00-705-9910INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
381-0297-000
2930-00-857-2075INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP,WATER
5149707
5306-00-939-9589INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
5930-01-268-2944INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
8604
1095-01-523-1972INTERCHANGEABLE
KNIFE,COMBAT
8668

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-01-098-6921?

NSN 5340-01-098-6921 is a Clamp,loop, manufactured by Merit Industries Inc, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-01-098-6921?

NSN 5340-01-098-6921 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: C178 (Merit Industries Inc), 8604 (Ap Parts Co Industrial Sales Div).

What NSN replaces 5340-01-098-6921?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5340-01-098-6921: 5340-01-537-9958, 5306-00-273-6389, 3520-00-359-7196 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C178?

Key specifications for C178: Overall Width: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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