The Plunger,quick Release, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-498-9972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Reid Supply Company. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-498-9972 |
| Primary Part Number | PRSN-500S |
| Item Name | Plunger,quick Release |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Reid Supply Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Width Across Flats | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Thread Length | 0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | HEXAGON |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 13 |
| Material | STEEL RING |
| Material | STEEL COMP 303 BODY |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| End Pressure Rating | 1.000 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 4.000 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| PRSN-500S PRIMARY | Reid Supply Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PRSN-500S | 5/9 Secondary reference Reid Tool and Supply Co |
NSN 5340-01-498-9972 is a Plunger,quick Release, manufactured by Reid Supply Company, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-498-9972 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PRSN-500S (Reid Supply Company).
Key specifications for PRSN-500S: Mounting Facility Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Width Across Flats: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 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.