The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-968-9312, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-00-968-9312 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Load Rating | 9.700 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 11.700 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Spring Solid Length | 0.750 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 1.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 10.700 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| Inside Diameter | 0.200 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Spring Length Under Load | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Solid Outside Diameter | 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Coil Quantity | 18-1/2 |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 446252 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-00-968-9312 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5306-01-205-4802. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-00-968-9312: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Load Rating: 9.700 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 11.700 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.