The Fastener,pawl, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-362-2170, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-362-2170 |
| Item Name | Fastener,pawl |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operational Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Pawl Actuation Method | GRIP HANDLE |
| Pawl Type | OFFSET |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMIUM OVERALL |
| Width | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | ZINC ALLOY OVERALL |
| Pawl Length From Actuating Shaft Center to Pawl End | 2.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pawl Swing Angle | 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 62-10-801-10 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Southco Metal Service Inc |
NSN 5340-01-362-2170 is a Fastener,pawl, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-362-2170: Operational Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Pawl Actuation Method: GRIP HANDLE; Pawl Type: OFFSET; Special Features: MATERIAL-COMPRESSION LEVER AND CUP ARE DIE CAST ZINC WITH POLISHED OR BRUSHED CHOME PLATE,SHAFT IS LOW CARBON STEEL AND CAM IS 1010 STEEL WITH BLACK COATING,PAWL IS ZINC WITH CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE FILM,BEARING WASHER AND BRACKET 1010 STEEL,SPRINGS 302 SS AND PASSIVATE,PIN 303SS AND PASSIVATE,WAHER 1010 STEEL,PAWL LOCKWASHERS ARE SPRING STEEL,JAM NUMTS AND SCREW STEEL,LOCKWASHER STEEL; THIS STYLE IS WITHOUT LOCK. 8 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.