The Caster,swivel, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-104-8709, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Fki Industries Inc Dba Faultless Caster Division. Government technical data includes 17 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-104-8709 |
| Primary Part Number | EK4522A |
| Item Name | Caster,swivel |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Fki Industries Inc Dba Faultless Caster Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Stem Diameter | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Width Across Flats | 0.840 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.850 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Stem Length | 2.282 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.342 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | ASTM A165-TS ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE BODY |
| Wheel Type | SOLID |
| Style Designator | SWIVEL OFFSET |
| Stem Style | PLAIN |
| Wheel Quantity | 1 |
| Stem Socket Style | GRIPNECK-OPEN TYPE |
| Base Stem Distance to First Hole Along First Stem Length | 1.234 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Effective Height | 5.565 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.685 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE BODY |
| Wheel Diameter | 4.070 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Swivel Bearing Type | BALL |
| Material | STEEL BODY |
| Material | RUBBER TIRE |
| Swivel Bearing Arrangement | ONE ROW |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| EK4522A PRIMARY | Fki Industries Inc Dba Faultless Caster Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 401-0016-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 401-0356-02 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-104-8709 is a Caster,swivel, manufactured by Fki Industries Inc Dba Faultless Caster Division, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-104-8709 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: EK4522A (Fki Industries Inc Dba Faultless Caster Division).
Key specifications for EK4522A: Stem Diameter: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Width Across Flats: 0.840 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.850 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Stem Length: 2.282 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.342 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM A165-TS ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE BODY. 17 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.