NSN 5340-01-698-5197 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-01-698-5197. Manufacturer of record part number: VAFS-8.
Also searched as5340-01-698-5197 ·
5340016985197 ·
NIIN 016985197 ·
01-698-5197 ·
FSC 5340 Hardware, Commercial · CAGE 77089 · VAFS-8
Manufacturer of record: Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries
Identification
NSN: 5340-01-698-5197
NIIN: 016985197
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
Primary part number: VAFS-8
Manufacturer: Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries
General Description
The Damper,shimmy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-698-5197, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5340-01-698-5197
Primary Part Number
VAFS-8
Item Name
Damper,shimmy
FSC / FSG
5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial
Manufacturer
Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries
Status
ACTIVE
Nominal Extended Length
292.1 MILLIMETERS MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries (USA)
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5340-01-698-5197?
NSN 5340-01-698-5197 is a Damper,shimmy, manufactured by Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5340-01-698-5197?
NSN 5340-01-698-5197 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VAFS-8 (Packless Metal Hose Inc Dba Packless Industries).
What are the specifications of VAFS-8?
Key specifications for VAFS-8: Nominal Extended Length: 292.1 MILLIMETERS MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: VIBRATION ABSORBER. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5340-01-698-5197 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.