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MIL-DTL-8878 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
· ORING SEAL
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Material determines chemical compatibility Standard durometer is 70 Shore A
Wrong material = catastrophic seal failure
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The TURNBUCKLE BODY is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include angle: 90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL, material: STEEL ROD END, hole_shape: ROUND, special_features: END CLEVIS, surface_treatment: CADMIUM OVERALL, part_name_assigned_by_controlling_agency: ROD END. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5340-00-057-7184, 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
MIL-DTL-8878
NSN: 5340-00-057-7184
FSC: 5340
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
materialSTEEL ROD END
hole_shapeROUND
special_featuresEND CLEVIS
surface_treatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
part_name_assigned_by_controlling_agencyROD END
NSN5340-00-057-7184
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: MIL-DTL-8878 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
SURFACE TREATMENT: CHROMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
RADIUS: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIAL: STEEL COMP 8630 OR STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL
THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR: UNF ROD CONNECTION
TONGUE WIDTH: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD CLASS: 3A ROD CONNECTION A
SHANK OVERALL LENGTH: 1.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.250 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
SURFACE TREATMENTCHROMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
RADIUS0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALSTEEL COMP 8630 OR STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL
THREAD SERIES DESIGNATORUNF ROD CONNECTION
TONGUE WIDTH0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD CLASS3A ROD CONNECTION A
SHANK OVERALL LENGTH1.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.250 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONMIL-S-6050 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6758 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 6
MS21251B3SUpgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
2810689Upgraded Successor
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successor
AN165-16RSUpgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
MIL-DTL-8878Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
MS21254-3RSUpgraded Successor
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successor
MS21254-5RSInterchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-DTL-8878?
MIL-DTL-8878 is a TURNBUCKLE BODY.
What parts can replace MIL-DTL-8878?
There are 6 known substitutes for MIL-DTL-8878: MS21251B3S, 2810689, AN165-16RS and 3 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-DTL-8878?
MIL-DTL-8878 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5340-00-057-7184. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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