The Caster,swivel, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-179-9362, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-179-9362 |
| Item Name | Caster,swivel |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Plate Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Tread Width | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Type | BUILT UP |
| Coating Method | PLATED BODY |
| Style Designator | SWIVEL OFFSET |
| Caster Plate Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Width | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Length | 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Quantity | 1 |
| Features Provided | SWIVEL LUBRICATION FITTING |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | A GROUP AND 2 TYPE AND 1 CLASS AND 1 STYLE |
| Effective Height | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Bolt Holes Along Length | 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR ZINC OR PAINT OR LACQUER OR ENAMEL BODY |
| Center to Center Distance Between Bolt Holes Along Width | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Diameter | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Bearing Type | ROLLER OR BALL |
| Swivel Bearing Type | ANNULAR BALL |
| Material | STEEL PLATE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY OR IRON CAST OR STEEL BODY |
| Material | PLASTIC PHENOLIC AND COTTON WHEEL RIM |
| Swivel Bearing Arrangement | ONE ROW |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| FF-C-88 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| NAS1349 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS87968S101 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 9359R | 5/9 Secondary reference Fki Industries Inc Dba Faultless Caster Division |
NSN 5340-01-179-9362 is a Caster,swivel, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: cancelled.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-219-3932, 5340-01-236-1538, 5340-01-238-4406. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-179-9362: Plate Style: RECTANGULAR; Tread Width: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Wheel Type: BUILT UP; Coating Method: PLATED BODY. 22 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.
NSN 5340-01-179-9362 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.
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.