The Clamp,loop, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-257-8720, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-257-8720 |
| Item Name | Clamp,loop |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-35 MIL STD ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Cushioning Environmental Protection | FUEL, AROMATIC AND HEAT |
| Material Diameter | 0.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | SINGLE LOOP |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6721 MIL STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE BAND |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6721 MIL STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CUSHION |
| Diameter | 0.204 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.028 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.036 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to Tongue End | 0.671 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.701 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 96906-MS21106-3 GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Tongue Hole Type | ROUND, UNTHREADED |
| Material | STEEL COMP 321 OR STEEL COMP 347 CUSHION |
| Material | STEEL UNS T12001 BAND |
| Loop Inside Diameter | 0.173 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.203 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-C-8603 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-8603 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS21106-3 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-257-8720 is a Clamp,loop, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-257-8720: Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-35 MIL STD ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL; Cushioning Environmental Protection: FUEL, AROMATIC AND HEAT; Material Diameter: 0.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Style Designator: SINGLE LOOP. 15 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.