The Safety Release Push Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-01-294-4398, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-01-294-4398 |
| Primary Part Number | 01487A00500 |
| Item Name | Safety Release Push Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | FIBERGLASS ROD; PLASTIC MTG FLANGE W/THREE CLEARANCE HOLES FOR NO. 10 SCREWS SPACED 120.0 DEG APART; KNOB GLOWS W/LUMINESCENT WHITE LIGHT IN DARKNESS; DESIGNED AS A LATCH RELEASE IN A 5.000 IN. THK REFRIGERATOR DOOR; APPROVED FOR SAFE FOOD HANDLING IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 01487A00500 PRIMARY | Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 487-A-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc |
NSN 5342-01-294-4398 is a Safety Release Push Rod, manufactured by Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-01-294-4398 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 01487A00500 (Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc).
Key specifications for 01487A00500: General Characteristics Item Description: FIBERGLASS ROD; PLASTIC MTG FLANGE W/THREE CLEARANCE HOLES FOR NO. 10 SCREWS SPACED 120.0 DEG APART; KNOB GLOWS W/LUMINESCENT WHITE LIGHT IN DARKNESS; DESIGNED AS A LATCH RELEASE IN A 5.000 IN. THK REFRIGERATOR DOOR; APPROVED FOR SAFE FOOD HANDLING IN. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.