The Standoff,threaded,spacing, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-568-8988, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-568-8988 |
| Item Name | Standoff,threaded,spacing |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM RIGHT INTERNAL IN |
| Thread Length | 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) IN |
| Style Designator | LEFT INTERNAL AND RIGHT INTERNAL THREADS |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-A-250/8 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND RIGHT INTERNAL |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.112 INCHES LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.112 INCHES RIGHT INTERNAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 3A RIGHT INTERNAL A |
| Thread Class | 3A LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 RIGHT INTERNAL |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) RIGHT INTERNAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| NAS1831 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NAS1831AC3B16 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MAS1831AC3B16 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-568-8988 is a Standoff,threaded,spacing, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-568-8988: Width Across Flats: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Length: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM RIGHT INTERNAL IN; Thread Length: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM LEFT INTERNAL (INCLUDES THRU THREAD) IN. 18 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.