The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-596-0992, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-01-596-0992 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Spring Solid Length | 0.168 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Active Coil Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Material Document and Classification | ASTM A228 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTM A580 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTM A313 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 24.3 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| Inside Diameter | 0.416 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Stock Diameter | 0.042 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coil Helix Direction | LEFT-HAND OR RIGHT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL UNS K08500 OR STEEL COMP XM-10 OR STEEL COMP XM-16 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 |
|---|---|
| MS24585-342 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-596-0992 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5360-01-596-0992: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Spring Solid Length: 0.168 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Active Coil Quantity: 2. 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.