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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

5972Spring,helical,compression

Waterous Company · NSN 5360-00-304-7592 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-304-7592 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-304-7592. Primary manufacturer part number: 5972.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Inside Diameter: 0.173 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 510 OVERALL
  • Coil Quantity: 8
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
  • Spring Free Length: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material Document and Classification: SAE CA510 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 510 Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-304-7592, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Waterous Company. Government technical data includes 9 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-304-7592
Primary Part Number5972
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWaterous Company
StatusACTIVE
Inside Diameter0.173 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 510 OVERALL
Coil Quantity8
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Spring Free Length0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationSAE CA510 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5305-00-021-3806001-020121-000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Insitu, Inc.
2530-00-431-6294 INTERCHANGEABLE
Frame Assembly,brake
5905-00-476-4603 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
6685-00-585-5678 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime
5330-00-741-26367412636 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
3040-00-757-01485972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,pilot
Michigan Dynamics Inc
5950-00-941-794177C704785G1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
5962-01-077-5083 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
5360-01-103-68825972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Crown Coachworks Inc Div Crown Coachworks Auto Body & Paint
4030-01-210-0668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ferrule,wire Rope
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5972 PRIMARY Waterous Company (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-021-3806INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
001-020121-000
2530-00-431-6294INTERCHANGEABLE
FRAME ASSEMBLY,BRAKE
5905-00-476-4603INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
6685-00-585-5678INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,BIME
5330-00-741-2636INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
7412636
3040-00-757-0148INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,PILOT
5972
5950-00-941-7941INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
77C704785G1
5962-01-077-5083INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
5360-01-103-6882INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
5972
4030-01-210-0668INTERCHANGEABLE
FERRULE,WIRE ROPE
5905-01-302-3263INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR NETWORK,FIXED,FILM
5M1822-002
4330-01-381-8335INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,FLUID
5972-G501

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-304-7592?

NSN 5360-00-304-7592 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Waterous Company, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-304-7592?

NSN 5360-00-304-7592 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 5972 (Waterous Company).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-304-7592?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5360-00-304-7592: 5305-00-021-3806, 2530-00-431-6294, 5905-00-476-4603 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5972?

Key specifications for 5972: Inside Diameter: 0.173 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: COPPER ALLOY 510 OVERALL; Coil Quantity: 8; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS. 9 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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