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A57Spring,helical,compression

Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise · NSN 5360-00-290-8905 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-290-8905 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-290-8905. Primary manufacturer part number: A57.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Spring Deflection Rate: 397.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
  • Coil Quantity: 8-1/2
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Surface Treatment: CADMIUM OVERALL
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 1.325 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Inside Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-290-8905, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-290-8905
Primary Part NumberA57
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAshcroft Inc Dba Heise
StatusACTIVE
Spring Deflection Rate397.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Coil Quantity8-1/2
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Spring Free Outside Diameter1.325 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Free Length2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
3030-00-127-4637 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A57 Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
A57CPQ Dresser, Inc. Dba Dresser Equipment Group Div Industrial Valve Operations, Dresse (USA)
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AMMETER
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WEIGHT,GOVERNOR
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MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
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MICROCIRCUIT
A57

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-290-8905?

NSN 5360-00-290-8905 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-290-8905?

NSN 5360-00-290-8905 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: A57 (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise), A57CPQ (Dresser, Inc. Dba Dresser Equipment Group Div Industrial Valve Operations, Dresse).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-290-8905?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5360-00-290-8905: 3030-00-127-4637, 3455-00-194-0515, 5985-00-194-9740 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A57?

Key specifications for A57: Spring Deflection Rate: 397.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS; Coil Quantity: 8-1/2; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Surface Treatment: CADMIUM OVERALL. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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