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A4040Spring,helical,compression

Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries · NSN 5360-00-073-1236 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-073-1236 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-073-1236. Primary manufacturer part number: A4040.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Inside Diameter: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Material: STEEL COMP 302 OVERALL
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Material Document and Classification: AMS 5688,SPRING TEMPER ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Spring Solid Outside Diameter: 0.438 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Spring Free Length: 1.318 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 302 Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-073-1236, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-073-1236
Primary Part NumberA4040
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEssex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries
StatusCANCELLED
Inside Diameter0.350 INCHES MINIMUM IN
MaterialSTEEL COMP 302 OVERALL
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Material Document and ClassificationAMS 5688,SPRING TEMPER ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Spring Solid Outside Diameter0.438 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Spring Free Length1.318 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Coil Quantity10
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.438 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Spring Solid Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
6530-01-036-0399653000C951870# INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrapper,sterilization
Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
8040-01-135-8494 INTERCHANGEABLE
Primer,adhesive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A4040 PRIMARY Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries (USA)
Related Parts
6530-01-036-0399INTERCHANGEABLE
WRAPPER,STERILIZATION
653000C951870#
8040-01-135-8494INTERCHANGEABLE
PRIMER,ADHESIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-073-1236?

NSN 5360-00-073-1236 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-073-1236?

NSN 5360-00-073-1236 has 1 cross-referenced part number: A4040 (Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-073-1236?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5360-00-073-1236: 6530-01-036-0399, 8040-01-135-8494. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A4040?

Key specifications for A4040: Inside Diameter: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Material: STEEL COMP 302 OVERALL; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Material Document and Classification: AMS 5688,SPRING TEMPER ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5360-00-073-1236 still in active supply?

NSN 5360-00-073-1236 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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