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6012-21A — CLIP,SPRING TENSION

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6012-21A: CLIP,SPRING TENSION.

The CLIP,SPRING TENSION is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include width: 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, length: 0.583 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.593 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, material: STEEL OVERALL, hole_diameter: 0.131 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.137 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, overall_height: 0.670 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.680 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, mounting_method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S). This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5340-01-152-9136, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
6012-21A
NSN: 5340-01-152-9136
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
CAGE: 00779 — TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
width0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
length0.583 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.593 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
materialSTEEL OVERALL
hole_diameter0.131 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.137 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
overall_height0.670 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.680 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
mounting_methodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
special_featuresGOLDEN IRIDITE
surface_treatmentCADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
material_thickness0.013 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.016 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
loop/holding_dimension0.557 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.572 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
distance_from_loop_center_to_end0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
material_document_and_classificationASTM A682 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
NSN5340-01-152-9136
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: 6012-21A MFR: OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Wrong material = failure. Viton for oil/fuel, EPDM for water/steam, Buna-N for general purpose, Silicone for food-grade. Chemical incompatibility causes swelling, brittleness, or rapid degradation ✓ BROKER TIP Durometer (hardness) affects sealing pressure tolerance. Higher Shore A = harder = higher pressure. Standard durometer is 70A — verify if application requires different hardness PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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LENGTH: 0.583 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.593 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
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MOUNTING METHOD: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM A682 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
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LOOP/HOLDING DIMENSION: 0.557 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.572 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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MATERIAL THICKNESS: 0.013 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.016 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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DISTANCE FROM LOOP CENTER TO END: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OVERALL HEIGHT0.670 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.680 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
LENGTH0.583 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.593 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONQQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
MOUNTING METHODUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM A682 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
LOOP/HOLDING DIMENSION0.557 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.572 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MATERIAL THICKNESS0.013 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.016 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
DISTANCE FROM LOOP CENTER TO END0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SPECIAL FEATURESGOLDEN IRIDITE
SURFACE TREATMENTCADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5340-00-000-0068 5340-00-000-0132 5340-00-000-8150 5340-00-001-1251 5340-00-001-1264 5340-00-001-1265 5340-00-001-1266 5340-00-001-1275
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
13153435-1Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Vendor item drawing reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — stock exhausted; no further procurementNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 6012-21A?
6012-21A is a CLIP,SPRING TENSION.
What parts can replace 6012-21A?
There is 1 known substitute for 6012-21A: 13153435-1. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 6012-21A?
6012-21A is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5340-01-152-9136. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.