The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-079-8178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Brico Engineering Co. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5355-01-079-8178 |
| Primary Part Number | 3942601-1 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Manufacturer | Brico Engineering Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | ROUND |
| Length | 1.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Thickness | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shank Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.086 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.089 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.093 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | STRAIGHT |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Drive Type | HEXAGON SOCKET |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 56 SCREW HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3942601-1 | Brico Engineering Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3942601-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5355-01-079-8178 is a Knob, manufactured by Brico Engineering Co, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-01-079-8178 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3942601-1 (Brico Engineering Co).
Key specifications for 3942601-1: Shank Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: ROUND; Length: 1.060 INCHES NOMINAL 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.
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.