The Clamp,loop, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-159-9559, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-159-9559 |
| Primary Part Number | 12291309-2 |
| Item Name | Clamp,loop |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | CENTER MOUNT |
| Material Thickness | 0.042 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to Tongue End | 3.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Loop and Mounting Hole | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Loop Inside Diameter | 0.580 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 12291309-2 PRIMARY | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5340011599559 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
NSN 5340-01-159-9559 is a Clamp,loop, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-159-9559 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 12291309-2 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm).
Key specifications for 12291309-2: Style Designator: CENTER MOUNT; Overall Width: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Thickness: 0.042 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Loop Center to Tongue End: 3.380 INCHES NOMINAL 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.