The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-042-8653, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 — Knobs and Pointers (FSG 53) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-042-8653 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | ROUND |
| Length | 1.025 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.055 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Thickness | 0.580 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | POINTER |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.112 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pointer Design | NONDETACHABLE |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | BLACK |
| Width | 0.690 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.730 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Drive Type | HEXAGON SOCKET |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 SCREW HOLE |
| Material | PLASTIC |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SCREW HOLE |
| Attachment Method | SETSCREWS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0149-1-2245 | 5/9 Secondary reference Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate |
| 0421-1-2245 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate |
NSN 5355-01-042-8653 is a Knob, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5355-01-042-8653: Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: ROUND; Length: 1.025 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.055 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Thickness: 0.580 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 17 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.
NSN 5355-01-042-8653 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.