The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-231-8685, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-01-231-8685 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Load Rating | 96.500 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-W-321 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Length Under Load | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Solid Outside Diameter | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coil Quantity | 9 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 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 |
|---|---|
| SSN593-520-1862116 PIECE 7 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SSN593-1862116 PC 7 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-231-8685 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5360-01-231-8685: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Load Rating: 96.500 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL. 12 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.