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12261Spring,helical,compression

Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc · NSN 5360-01-081-2746 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-01-081-2746 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-01-081-2746. Primary manufacturer part number: 12261.
Features
  • Spring,helical,compression — FSC 5360
  • Spring Deflection Rate: 15.500 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Coil Quantity: 22
  • Spring Free Length: 2.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
  • End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-081-2746, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc. 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-01-081-2746
Primary Part Number12261
Item NameSpring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc
StatusACTIVE
Spring Deflection Rate15.500 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Coil Quantity22
Spring Free Length2.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
End StyleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Solid Length1.430 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Inside Diameter0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12261 PRIMARY Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc (USA)
PL-B-026 ITEM 6 1 1-4IN Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc (USA)
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TRIMSTRIP,WINDOW
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DRILL,TWIST
14770
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PIN,SHOULDER,HEADED
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TERMINAL,LUG
18946-1P
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FILTER,LOW PASS
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5360-01-272-3139INTERCHANGEABLE
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4020-01-316-8478INTERCHANGEABLE
FIBER ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG
12-261
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CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
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DRILL,BONE
317.74

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-01-081-2746?

NSN 5360-01-081-2746 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-01-081-2746?

NSN 5360-01-081-2746 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 12261 (Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc), PL-B-026 ITEM 6 1 1-4IN (Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc).

What NSN replaces 5360-01-081-2746?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5360-01-081-2746: 5950-00-085-4031, 1560-00-210-9328, 5133-00-228-1355 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12261?

Key specifications for 12261: Spring Deflection Rate: 15.500 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Coil Quantity: 22; Spring Free Length: 2.450 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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