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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42-120Spring,helical,compression

Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div · NSN 5360-00-558-5163 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-558-5163 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-558-5163. Primary manufacturer part number: 42-120.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Spring Deflection Rate: 1580.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
  • Spring Free Length: 6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coil Quantity: 8-3/4
  • Material Document and Classification: JAN-S-1160-CANCELED MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Material: STEEL OVERALL
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 5360-00-558-5163, 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 10 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-558-5163
Primary Part Number42-120
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Spring Deflection Rate1580.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Spring Free Length6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Free Outside Diameter2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity8-3/4
Material Document and ClassificationJAN-S-1160-CANCELED MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Inside Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5930-00-296-618442120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,pressure
Hydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co
2940-00-885-333642120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,intake Air Cleane
Wix Corp
5935-01-033-8344C0-46102 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company
4720-01-417-2380100R1AT-20 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
Sae International Dba Sae International
3120-01-515-427042120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
3120-01-521-1305 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,plain,spherical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42-120 Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div (USA)
000042-120-130 Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-296-6184INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
42120
2940-00-885-3336INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
42120
5935-01-033-8344INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
C0-46102
4720-01-417-2380INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
100R1AT-20
3120-01-515-4270INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
42120
3120-01-521-1305INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,PLAIN,SPHERICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-558-5163?

NSN 5360-00-558-5163 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 5360-00-558-5163?

NSN 5360-00-558-5163 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 42-120 (Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div), 000042-120-130 (Dresser Industries Inc Masoneilan North American Opns Dresser Valve and Controls Div).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-558-5163?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5360-00-558-5163: 5930-00-296-6184, 2940-00-885-3336, 5935-01-033-8344 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42-120?

Key specifications for 42-120: Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Spring Deflection Rate: 1580.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS; Spring Free Length: 6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Spring Free Outside Diameter: 2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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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