The Catch,clamping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-159-5972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-159-5972 |
| Item Name | Catch,clamping |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Tongue Width | 0.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Design Type | CLAW ENGAGING |
| Style Designator | LEVER WITH SPRING |
| Catch Strike Style | MORTISE |
| Surface Hole Diameter | 0.128 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Operation Method | LEVER |
| Hole Diameter | 0.141 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 13200E6140 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Nielsen Hardware Corporation |
| 13200E6140 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 13200E6140 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-159-5972 is a Catch,clamping, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-159-5972: Surface Hole Quantity: 2; Tongue Width: 0.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL; Design Type: CLAW ENGAGING. 12 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.