The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-253-5322, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. Div Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Government technical data includes 10 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-253-5322 |
| Primary Part Number | 176C2821-2 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. Div Ordnance and Tactical Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.121 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Material Document and Classification | AISI ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 3.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.071 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 2.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ZINC OVERALL |
| Width | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1008 OR STEEL COMP 1095 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 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 |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 176C2821-2 PRIMARY | General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. Div Ordnance and Tactical Systems (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-253-5322 is a Clip,spring Tension, manufactured by General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. Div Ordnance and Tactical Systems, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-253-5322 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 176C2821-2 (General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. Div Ordnance and Tactical Systems).
Key specifications for 176C2821-2: Overall Height: 4.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 1.121 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Material Document and Classification: AISI ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL. 10 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.