PartsTable
Technical Data Sheet
Download PDF

MS18012 — HANDLE,BAIL

✓ Government record, cited
— · ORING SEAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MS18012: HANDLE,BAIL.

The HANDLE,BAIL is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include plate_width: 2.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, plate_length: 4.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, hole_diameter: 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.229 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, inside_length: 4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, stock_diameter: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN, mounting_method: MOUNTING PLATE. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5340-00-141-6548, 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
MS18012
NSN: 5340-00-141-6548
NIINs: 001416548, 002350176, 008012957, 008361938, 011386567, 011920929, 012439636
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
CAGE: 96906 — MILITARY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
plate_width2.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
plate_length4.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
hole_diameter0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.229 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
inside_length4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
stock_diameter0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
mounting_methodMOUNTING PLATE
special_featuresFIVE HOLES ON MOUNTING PLATE
style_designatorRECTANGULAR OPEN
surface_treatmentCADMIUM SPRING
NSN5340-00-141-6548
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: MS18012 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
•
PLATE LENGTH: 4.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
•
INSIDE LENGTH: 4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
•
MOUNTING METHOD: MOUNTING PLATE
•
PLATE WIDTH: 2.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
•
STYLE DESIGNATOR: RECTANGULAR OPEN
•
HANDLE CLEARANCE: 2.656 INCHES MINIMUM IN
•
STOCK DIAMETER: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PLATE LENGTH4.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INSIDE LENGTH4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MOUNTING METHODMOUNTING PLATE
PLATE WIDTH2.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
STYLE DESIGNATORRECTANGULAR OPEN
HANDLE CLEARANCE2.656 INCHES MINIMUM IN
STOCK DIAMETER0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SPECIAL FEATURESSPRING-BAIL TYPE
MOUNTING PLATE STYLERECTANGULAR
HOLE DIAMETER0.199 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
MS18012-31Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
MS18012-1Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
Ready to buy MS18012?
Compare prices from verified sellers on eBay
Buy on eBay →
As an eBay Partner, PartsTable may earn a commission. Your price is not affected.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MS18012?
MS18012 is a HANDLE,BAIL.
What parts can replace MS18012?
There are 2 known substitutes for MS18012: MS18012-31, MS18012-1. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MS18012?
MS18012 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5340-00-141-6548. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
Community Feedback
Leave a Comment
Comments are reviewed before appearing. You will receive an email to verify before your comment appears.

Request a Quote — MS18012

✓ PartsTable — the parts reference. Every fact cited to its source.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com
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.