The Catch,clamping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-283-6520, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-283-6520 |
| Item Name | Catch,clamping |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | CLAW ENGAGINGCLAW ENGAGING |
| Style Designator | SPECIAL |
| Wing Nut Width | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Catch Width | 1.590 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Extended Tension Spring Width | 3.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Operation Method | THUMB PIECE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ZSP2-230-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Zero Corp Dba Apw Wrightline |
| ZSP2-230-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-283-6520 is a Catch,clamping, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-283-6520: Overall Height: 0.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: CLAW ENGAGINGCLAW ENGAGING; Style Designator: SPECIAL; Overall Length: 3.410 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 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.