The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-00-579-6005, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-00-579-6005 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.630 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 1.183 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.193 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | ROUND |
| Overall Thickness | 1.672 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.703 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Length | 1.406 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.428 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 1.234 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.251 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.254 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | STRAIGHT |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | BLACK |
| Screw Drive Type | SLOT |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 SCREW HOLE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF SCREW HOLE |
| Attachment Method | SETSCREWS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SCB70339 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5355-00-579-6005 is a Knob, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5355-00-579-6005: Shank Diameter: 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.630 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 1.183 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.193 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: ROUND; Overall Thickness: 1.672 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.703 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 18 specifications are 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.