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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42-78Spring,helical,compression

Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div · NSN 5360-00-292-5068 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-292-5068 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-292-5068. Primary manufacturer part number: 42-78.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Spring Free Length: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: STEEL OVERALL
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Spring Solid Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Inside Diameter: 1.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coil Helix Direction: LEFT-HAND
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 2.187 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 5360-00-292-5068, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div. 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. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-292-5068
Primary Part Number42-78
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div
StatusACTIVE
Spring Free Length4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Spring Solid Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Diameter1.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Helix DirectionLEFT-HAND
Spring Free Outside Diameter2.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Spring Deflection Rate116.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Coil Quantity8-1/2
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42-78 Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-292-5068?

NSN 5360-00-292-5068 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-292-5068?

NSN 5360-00-292-5068 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 42-78 (Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-292-5068?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5360-00-292-5068: 3110-00-008-2413, 2040-00-183-5930, 5330-00-253-1092 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42-78?

Key specifications for 42-78: Spring Free Length: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: STEEL OVERALL; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Spring Solid Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 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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