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8521Spring,helical,compression

Cummins Inc. · NSN 5360-00-321-2740 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-321-2740 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-321-2740. Primary manufacturer part number: 8521.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Spring Solid Outside Diameter: 0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
  • Spring Free Length: 1.193 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coil Quantity: 10
  • Spring Solid Length: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
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 5360-00-321-2740, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Cummins Inc.. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-321-2740
Primary Part Number8521
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCummins Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Spring Solid Outside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Spring Free Length1.193 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity10
Spring Solid Length0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Spring Length Under Load0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Accommodated Rod Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Load Rating0.688 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
1075-00-383-82663134722B INTERCHANGEABLE
Eccentric
Naval Ship Systems Command
4730-00-408-7900830-012 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5365-00-448-47298521 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Halsit Holdings Llc Div Halsit Holdings, Llc Dba Abbatron
5340-00-598-8648 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strap,retaining
5975-00-878-48738521 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box Connector,electrical
Abb Installation Products Inc
1680-01-257-24458521 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gearbox Assembly,aircraft
Cef Industries, Llc Dba Cef Industries Inc
8115-01-303-4524 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box,shipping
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
U8521 Cummins Inc. (USA)
8521 PRIMARY Cummins Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
1075-00-383-8266INTERCHANGEABLE
ECCENTRIC
3134722B
4730-00-408-7900INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,PIPE
830-012
5365-00-448-4729INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
8521
5340-00-598-8648INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAP,RETAINING
5975-00-878-4873INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
8521
1680-01-257-2445INTERCHANGEABLE
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT
8521
8115-01-303-4524INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX,SHIPPING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-321-2740?

NSN 5360-00-321-2740 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Cummins Inc., classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-321-2740?

NSN 5360-00-321-2740 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: U8521 (Cummins Inc.), 8521 (Cummins Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-321-2740?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5360-00-321-2740: 1075-00-383-8266, 4730-00-408-7900, 5365-00-448-4729 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8521?

Key specifications for 8521: Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Spring Solid Outside Diameter: 0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Spring Free Length: 1.193 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5360-00-321-2740 still in active supply?

NSN 5360-00-321-2740 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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