The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-112-1544, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Dictaphone Corporation. Government technical data includes 6 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 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-112-1544 |
| Primary Part Number | 400570 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Dictaphone Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From End to Hole Nearest Loop | 0.225 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.275 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.032 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 2.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Width | 0.485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Hole Quantity | 1 |
| Loop Height | 0.281 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 400570 PRIMARY | Dictaphone Corporation (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-112-1544 is a Clip,spring Tension, manufactured by Dictaphone Corporation, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-112-1544 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 400570 (Dictaphone Corporation).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5342-01-132-3053, 5815-01-238-6473. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 400570: Distance From End to Hole Nearest Loop: 0.225 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.275 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Material Thickness: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.032 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Distance From Loop Center to End: 2.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Special Features: MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE:UNTHREADED HOLE; HOLE SIZE:3/16 IN. DIA.; CUSHION:NOT INCLUDED; MATERIAL:CORROSION RESISTING STEEL OR STEEL SAE 1074,1064 OR 1070; STYLE:SPECIAL NO. M44 FROM OLD FIIG T373-J; SURFACE TREATMENT:CADMIUM QQ-P-416 TY2 CL2 IN. 6 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.