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51788Spring,helical,compression

Drs Environmental Systems Inc · NSN 5360-00-516-6168 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-516-6168 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-516-6168. Primary manufacturer part number: 51788.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Spring Free Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coil Quantity: 24
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Material: STEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Steel Uns K08500 Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-516-6168, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Drs Environmental Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-516-6168
Primary Part Number51788
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDrs Environmental Systems Inc
StatusACTIVE
Spring Free Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.394 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity24
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED BOTH ENDS
Inside Diameter0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
6675-00-222-2505780030 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tripod,surveying
Keuffel and Esser Co
1620-00-482-00265178-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Arm,stop,landing Ge
Goodrich Aerospace Canada Ltd
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
51788 North American Spring and Stamping Corp Conrad Spring Div (USA)
51788 Keco Industries, Inc. (USA)
51788 Hdt Expeditionary Systems Inc (USA)
51788 PRIMARY Drs Environmental Systems Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6675-00-222-2505INTERCHANGEABLE
TRIPOD,SURVEYING
780030
1620-00-482-0026INTERCHANGEABLE
ARM,STOP,LANDING GE
5178-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-516-6168?

NSN 5360-00-516-6168 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Drs Environmental Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-516-6168?

NSN 5360-00-516-6168 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 51788 (North American Spring and Stamping Corp Conrad Spring Div), 51788 (Keco Industries, Inc.), 51788 (Hdt Expeditionary Systems Inc), 51788 (Drs Environmental Systems Inc).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-516-6168?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5360-00-516-6168: 6675-00-222-2505, 1620-00-482-0026. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 51788?

Key specifications for 51788: Spring Free Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Coil Quantity: 24; Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL. 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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