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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

17261Spring,helical,extension

Whirlpool Corp Dba Whirlpool Corp · NSN 5360-01-161-5978 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-01-161-5978 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-01-161-5978. Primary manufacturer part number: 17261.
Features
  • Spring,helical,extension — FSC 5360
  • Inside Diameter: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Design Type: CLOSED
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
  • Spring Length Under Load: 3.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Style: OFFSET HOOK, SIDE BOTH ENDS
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coil Quantity: 24
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-161-5978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Whirlpool Corp Dba Whirlpool Corp. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-01-161-5978
Primary Part Number17261
Item NameSpring,helical,extension
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corp Dba Whirlpool Corp
StatusACTIVE
Inside Diameter0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Design TypeCLOSED
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Spring Length Under Load3.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End StyleOFFSET HOOK, SIDE BOTH ENDS
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity24
Hook Radius0.125 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM AND ZINC OVERALL
Spring Free Length2.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Spring Deflection Rate14.000 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Opening Width0.188 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Load Rating7.00 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
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5920-01-056-09011-7-26-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Celtech Corporation Div Use CAGE 65552 for All Orders
6140-01-110-3855 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery Assembly
5360-01-161-236417261 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dba Sears Div Sears Commercial
4320-01-261-1045 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump,rotary
3110-01-334-43879116506 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Sicard a Division of Smi-Snowblast Inc Dba Sicard
5905-01-396-93010172610001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics
5961-01-492-65101726-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,photo
Cpi Essco Inc
5930-01-608-85581860-102PQ INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cole Instrument Corp. Dba Cole Instruments
5305-01-680-747117261 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Fastenal Company Dba Fastenal Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
17261 PRIMARY Whirlpool Corp Dba Whirlpool Corp (USA)
Related Parts
2530-00-339-5405INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC BRAK
F13387
5920-01-056-0901INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSEHOLDER,BLOCK
1-7-26-1
6140-01-110-3855INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY ASSEMBLY
5360-01-161-2364INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
17261
4320-01-261-1045INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP,ROTARY
3110-01-334-4387INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
9116506
5905-01-396-9301INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
0172610001
5961-01-492-6510INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,PHOTO
1726-1
5930-01-608-8558INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
1860-102PQ
5305-01-680-7471INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
17261

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-01-161-5978?

NSN 5360-01-161-5978 is a Spring,helical,extension, manufactured by Whirlpool Corp Dba Whirlpool Corp, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-01-161-5978?

NSN 5360-01-161-5978 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 17261 (Whirlpool Corp Dba Whirlpool Corp).

What NSN replaces 5360-01-161-5978?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5360-01-161-5978: 2530-00-339-5405, 5920-01-056-0901, 6140-01-110-3855 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 17261?

Key specifications for 17261: Inside Diameter: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: CLOSED; Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND; Spring Length Under Load: 3.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 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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