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42118Spring,helical,compression

Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. · NSN 5360-00-597-4578 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-597-4578 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-597-4578. Primary manufacturer part number: 42118.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Material: STEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
  • Spring Free Length: 1.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Inside Diameter: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
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 5360-00-597-4578, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5360-00-597-4578
Primary Part Number42118
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Spring Free Length1.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Inside Diameter2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Spring Free Outside Diameter2.340 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.380 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
6640-01-256-703342118 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,paper
Mirion Technologies (canberra), Inc.
3040-01-515-552042118 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston,linear Actuating Cylinder
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42118 Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. (USA)
228810PC19 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
6640-01-256-7033INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,PAPER
42118
3040-01-515-5520INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER
42118

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-597-4578?

NSN 5360-00-597-4578 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p., classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-597-4578?

NSN 5360-00-597-4578 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 42118 (Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.), 228810PC19 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-597-4578?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5360-00-597-4578: 6640-01-256-7033, 3040-01-515-5520. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42118?

Key specifications for 42118: Material: STEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL; Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND; Spring Free Length: 1.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS. 8 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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