The Dial,control, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-572-4987, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5355-01-572-4987 |
| Primary Part Number | 18-A-11 |
| Item Name | Dial,control |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Positioning Mechanism Type | KNOB |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.575 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Knob Portion Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Drive Type | DIRECT |
| Style Designator | ROUND W/KNOB |
| Outside Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.086 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Scale Type | LINEAR SINGLE SCALE |
| Scale Division Quantity | 50 SINGLE SCALE |
| Height | 0.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Drive Type | CROSS RECESS TYPE 1 |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 56 SCREW HOLE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SCREW HOLE |
| Attachment Method | PUSH-ON AND 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 |
|---|---|
| 18-A-11 PRIMARY | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 16-1-11 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. |
NSN 5355-01-572-4987 is a Dial,control, manufactured by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-01-572-4987 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 18-A-11 (Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.).
Key specifications for 18-A-11: Positioning Mechanism Type: KNOB; Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.575 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Knob Portion Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Drive Type: DIRECT. 16 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.