The Pad,cushioning, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-498-8978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-498-8978 |
| Item Name | Pad,cushioning |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Supplementary Features | TUBULAR SHAPE WITH 0.50IN INSIDE DIAMETER IN |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-R-6855, CLASS 2, GRADE 60 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CUSHIONING |
| Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR CUSHIONING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5HG00103-199 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-498-8978 is a Pad,cushioning, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-498-8978: Length: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Supplementary Features: TUBULAR SHAPE WITH 0.50IN INSIDE DIAMETER IN; Material Document and Classification: MIL-R-6855, CLASS 2, GRADE 60 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CUSHIONING; Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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.
NSN 5340-01-498-8978 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.