The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-088-8968, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Designatronics Incorporated Div Sterling Instruments Div. Government technical data includes 18 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-088-8968 |
| Primary Part Number | KN-12 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Manufacturer | Designatronics Incorporated Div Sterling Instruments Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | ROUND |
| Overall Thickness | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shank Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.086 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.1248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1253 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | STRAIGHT |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Screw Drive Type | HEXAGON SOCKET |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 56 SCREW HOLE |
| Material | STEEL COMP 303 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| KN-12 PRIMARY | Designatronics Incorporated Div Sterling Instruments Div (USA) |
NSN 5355-01-088-8968 is a Knob, manufactured by Designatronics Incorporated Div Sterling Instruments Div, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-01-088-8968 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: KN-12 (Designatronics Incorporated Div Sterling Instruments Div).
Key specifications for KN-12: Shank Diameter: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: ROUND; Overall Thickness: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL 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.