The Fastener,tent Purlin, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-00-853-4024, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8340-00-853-4024 |
| Item Name | Fastener,tent Purlin |
| FSC / FSG | 8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Usage Design | DOOR POST AND END ARCH |
| Tent for Which Designed | FRAME, MAINTENANCE, MEDIUM AND FRAME, UNIVERSAL FIELD MAINTENANCE |
| Diameter | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Departure From Cited Document | PARAGRAPH 3.5.1.1 END |
| Procurement Group Code | 15522 |
| Material | STEEL STUD |
| Material | MAGNESIUM HEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5-4-587 ITEM 28 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-F-40132 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8340-00-853-4024 is a Fastener,tent Purlin, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8340-00-853-4024: Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Usage Design: DOOR POST AND END ARCH; Tent for Which Designed: FRAME, MAINTENANCE, MEDIUM AND FRAME, UNIVERSAL FIELD MAINTENANCE; Diameter: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 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.