The Handle,bow, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-232-9960, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-232-9960 |
| Item Name | Handle,bow |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | ROUND |
| Handle Clearance | 2.410 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ZINC HANDLE |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE SPRING |
| Material | STEEL HANDLE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SPRING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B8-10-701-11 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 85-33270 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power |
NSN 5340-01-232-9960 is a Handle,bow, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-232-9960: Style Designator: ROUND; Overall Length: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Handle Clearance: 2.410 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: HANDLE 0.235 IN. DIA., SUPPLIED W/FOUR CUP WASHERS AND TWO COMPRESSION SPRINGS; WASHERS ARE STEEL AND ZINC PLATED; ATTACHMENT METHOD: METAL DEFORMATION AFTER INSTALLATION 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.