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SH38 — HOLDER,SOCKET WRENCH

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SH38: HOLDER,SOCKET WRENCH.

The HOLDER,SOCKET WRENCH is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include general_characteristics_item_description: STEEL RAIL; 17 IN. LG; FOR 3/8 IN.

SQ DRIVE SOCKETS; HOLDS UP TO 16 IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5340-00-281-3117, 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
SH38
NSN: 5340-00-281-3117
NIINs: 002813117, 010438486, 014442869
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
CAGE: 99017 — CAPLUGS LLC DBA MOKON DIV CAPLUGS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
general_characteristics_item_descriptionSTEEL RAIL; 17 IN. LG; FOR 3/8 IN. SQ DRIVE SOCKETS; HOLDS UP TO 16 IN
NSN5340-00-281-3117
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: SH38 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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HEAD HEIGHT: 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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HOLE ACCOMMODATION DIAMETER: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MATERIAL ACCOMMODATED THICKNESS: 0.182 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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HEAD OPENING INSIDE DIAMETER: 0.322 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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HEAD OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 0.690 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MATERIAL: PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP)
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OVERALL HEIGHT0.185 INCHES NOMINAL IN
HEAD HEIGHT0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN
HOLE ACCOMMODATION DIAMETER0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIAL ACCOMMODATED THICKNESS0.182 INCHES NOMINAL IN
HEAD OPENING INSIDE DIAMETER0.322 INCHES NOMINAL IN
HEAD OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.690 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALPLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP)
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
SH38BReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is SH38?
SH38 is a HOLDER,SOCKET WRENCH.
What parts can replace SH38?
There is 1 known substitute for SH38: SH38B. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for SH38?
SH38 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5340-00-281-3117. 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.