The Plunger,quick Release, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-563-2201, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co. Government technical data includes 8 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-563-2201 |
| Primary Part Number | 8500A32 |
| Item Name | Plunger,quick Release |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Thread Length | 1.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | HEXAGON |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 16 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8500A32 PRIMARY | Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-563-2201 is a Plunger,quick Release, manufactured by Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-563-2201 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8500A32 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co).
Key specifications for 8500A32: Thread Length: 1.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: HEXAGON; Overall Length: 1.680 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND. 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.