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69-168Spring,helical,compression

Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center · NSN 5360-00-421-1815 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-421-1815 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-421-1815. Primary manufacturer part number: 69-168.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Inside Diameter: 0.78125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Surface Treatment: ZINC OVERALL
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
  • Material: STEEL OVERALL
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
  • Spring Deflection Rate: 48.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
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 5360-00-421-1815, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-421-1815
Primary Part Number69-168
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEaton Corp Opns & Technical Center
StatusACTIVE
Inside Diameter0.78125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Surface TreatmentZINC OVERALL
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Spring Deflection Rate48.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Spring Free Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity2-1/2
Spring Solid Outside Diameter0.84825 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.84825 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
4730-00-050-4208SAE-AS15003-1P INTERCHANGEABLE
Fitting,lubrication
Sae International Dba Sae International
6510-00-201-4100MDS21460 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ball,absorbent
Medline Industries, Lp
5120-00-540-4273HSF-20H INTERCHANGEABLE
Face,hammer,inserted
Williams J H Industrial Products Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
69-168 PRIMARY Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
53676W30 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
982-1-5M2ITEM1D Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-050-4208INTERCHANGEABLE
FITTING,LUBRICATION
SAE-AS15003-1P
6510-00-201-4100INTERCHANGEABLE
BALL,ABSORBENT
MDS21460
5120-00-540-4273INTERCHANGEABLE
FACE,HAMMER,INSERTED
HSF-20H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-421-1815?

NSN 5360-00-421-1815 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-421-1815?

NSN 5360-00-421-1815 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 69-168 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), 53676W30 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), 982-1-5M2ITEM1D (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-421-1815?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5360-00-421-1815: 4730-00-050-4208, 6510-00-201-4100, 5120-00-540-4273. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 69-168?

Key specifications for 69-168: Inside Diameter: 0.78125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Surface Treatment: ZINC OVERALL; Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND. 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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