The Turnbuckle, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-700-1263, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-700-1263 |
| Item Name | Turnbuckle |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Eye Width | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Length | 7.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 10.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | HEX OPEN BODY |
| End Style | HOOK AND CLOSED EYE |
| Wire Rope Retention Method | RING |
| Thread Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL LATCH RING IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND LATCH RING |
| Body Length | 7.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | ALUMINUM OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) LATCH RING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| N221-937 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Spectrum Brands, Inc. |
| 2172BC | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Brands, Inc. |
NSN 5340-01-700-1263 is a Turnbuckle, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-700-1263: Eye Width: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 7.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 10.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: HEX OPEN BODY; End Style: HOOK AND CLOSED EYE. 10 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.