The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-229-8209, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Te Connectivity Corporation. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-229-8209 |
| Primary Part Number | KPN-500B-1/8 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Manufacturer | Te Connectivity Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | COUNTERBORED |
| Length | 0.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | ROUND WITH SINGLE POINTER |
| Counterbore Depth | 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Counterbore Diameter | 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.126 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pointer Design | NONDETACHABLE |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | BLACK |
| Width | 0.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Drive Type | HEXAGON SOCKET |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SCREW HOLE |
| Material | ALUMINUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| KPN-500B-1/8 PRIMARY | Te Connectivity Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0N360964-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BS-KPN-5008/1-8 | 5/9 Secondary reference British Sarozal Ltd |
| KPN-500B-1/8 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5355-01-229-8209 is a Knob, manufactured by Te Connectivity Corporation, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-01-229-8209 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: KPN-500B-1/8 (Te Connectivity Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5355-01-389-3349. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for KPN-500B-1/8: Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: COUNTERBORED; Length: 0.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: ROUND WITH SINGLE POINTER. 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.