The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-490-4973, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-01-490-4973 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Load Rating | 20.000 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Spring Solid Length | 0.272 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Spring Free Length | 0.810 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 12.600 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MS24585C164 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-490-4973 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5360-01-490-4973: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Load Rating: 20.000 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Spring Solid Length: 0.272 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 9 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.