The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-111-5579, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-111-5579 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Thickness | 0.8130 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Skirt Outside Diameter | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | ROUND WITH FLUTED FOILS |
| Outside Diameter | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shank Style | STRAIGHT |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Skirt Design | NONDETACHABLE |
| Material | PLASTIC PHENOLIC |
| Skirt Style | FLARED |
| Attachment Method | SETSCREWS |
| Fluted Foil Quantity | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4104-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Davies Molding Llc Dba Harry Davies Molding Co |
NSN 5355-01-111-5579 is a Knob, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8465-01-589-0403, 7920-01-641-6810. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5355-01-111-5579: Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Thickness: 0.8130 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Skirt Outside Diameter: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: ROUND WITH FLUTED FOILS. 12 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.