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S8556 — SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

S8556: SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION.

The SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP 631 OVERALL, end_style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS, coil_quantity: 12, inside_diameter: 1.040 INCHES MINIMUM IN, style_designator: CYLINDRICAL, surface_treatment: PASSIVATE OVERALL. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5310-00-912-5101, 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
S8556
NSN: 5310-00-912-5101
NIINs: 009125101, 011102036
FSC: 5310 — Nuts and Washers
CAGE: 26233 — NYLOK LLC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP 631 OVERALL
end_styleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
coil_quantity12
inside_diameter1.040 INCHES MINIMUM IN
style_designatorCYLINDRICAL
surface_treatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
spring_free_length4.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN
spring_solid_length1.580 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
coil_helix_directionRIGHT-HAND
spring_deflection_rate23.500 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
spring_free_outside_diameter1.335 INCHES NOMINAL IN
material_document_and_classificationAMS 5673 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
NSN5310-00-912-5101
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NUT & WASHER — GRADE MATCHING REQUIRED Hex NUT CROSS-SECTION WASHER OD: — SIZE: — MATERIAL: — PN: S8556 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Grade matters for torque spec — don't mix grades. A Grade 5 nut on a Grade 8 bolt weakens the joint. Lock nuts, wing nuts, and castle nuts are NOT interchangeable with standard hex ✓ BROKER TIP Match nut to bolt thread class and material. Stainless bolt + zinc nut = galvanic corrosion. Always verify finish matches (plain, zinc, hot-dip galvanized) PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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WIDTH ACROSS FLATS: 0.615 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.635 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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THREAD SERIES: UNEF
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TEMP RATING: 250.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM A582 COND A ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NUT
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THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND
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NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.375 INCHES IN
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LOCKING FEATURE: PREVAILING TORQUE WITH NONMETALLIC INSERT
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NUT HEIGHT: 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
WIDTH ACROSS FLATS0.615 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.635 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
THREAD SERIESUNEF
TEMP RATING250.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM A582 COND A ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NUT
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.375 INCHES IN
LOCKING FEATUREPREVAILING TORQUE WITH NONMETALLIC INSERT
NUT HEIGHT0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SURFACE TREATMENTPASSIVATE NUT
COUNTERSINK ANGLE90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL NUT
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
955556-304Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Semi-active item — no replacement plannedNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is S8556?
S8556 is a SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION.
What parts can replace S8556?
There is 1 known substitute for S8556: 955556-304. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for S8556?
S8556 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5310-00-912-5101. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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