The Caster,swivel, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-497-6983, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-497-6983 |
| Item Name | Caster,swivel |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Plate Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Center to Center Major Distance Between Mounting Slots Along Length | 2.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tread Width | 1.2250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Type | BRASS BODY |
| Material Type | BRASS PLATE |
| Wheel Type | SOLID |
| Coating Method | PLATED BODY |
| Coating Method | PLATED PLATE |
| Style Designator | SWIVEL OFFSET |
| Caster Plate Mounting Slot Width | 0.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Width | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Length | 3.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Quantity | 1 |
| Features Provided | BRAKE LOCK |
| Effective Height | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Major Distance Between Mounting Slots Along Width | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Caster Plate Mounting Slot Length | 0.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Safe Operating Load Rating | 225.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Surface Treatment | COPPER BODY |
| Surface Treatment | COPPER PLATE |
| Wheel Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Bearing Type | BALL |
| Swivel Bearing Type | BALL |
| Material | STEEL BODY |
| Material | STEEL PLATE |
| Material | RUBBER WHEEL RIM |
| Material | RUBBER TREAD |
| Swivel Bearing Arrangement | TWO ROW |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CAX3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-497-6983 is a Caster,swivel, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-497-6983: Plate Style: RECTANGULAR; Center to Center Major Distance Between Mounting Slots Along Length: 2.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tread Width: 1.2250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Type: BRASS BODY. 28 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.