The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-312-8956, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-312-8956 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.330 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 1.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.035 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 1.015 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OR CADMIUM AND PHOSPHATE OVERALL |
| Width | 1.990 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.010 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.159 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.165 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 |
|---|---|
| 13222E7404 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-312-8956 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-312-8956: Overall Height: 1.330 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Length: 1.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.330 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S). 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.