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VH-256 — RING,RETAINING

✓ Government record, cited
— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

VH-256: RING,RETAINING.

The RING,RETAINING is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL, ring_style: SPECIAL, usage_design: EXTERNAL, inside_diameter: 2.361 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, outside_diameter: 2.667 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.692 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, material_diameter: 0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5325-01-320-8512, 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
VH-256
NSN: 5325-01-320-8512
FSC: 5325 — Fastening Devices
CAGE: 51814 — SMALLEY STEEL RING CO. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL
ring_styleSPECIAL
usage_designEXTERNAL
inside_diameter2.361 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
outside_diameter2.667 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.692 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
material_diameter0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
casehardening_indicatorNOT CASEHARDENED
cross-sectional_shape_styleROUND
NSN5325-01-320-8512
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: VH-256 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Verify thread pitch before ordering — metric (M8×1.25) ≠ imperial (5/16-18). Wrong thread = wrong part. Grade/class stamped on bolt head determines tensile strength ✓ BROKER TIP Grade/class stamped on head determines tensile strength. Grade 8 > Grade 5 > Grade 2. Always confirm head marking matches specification requirement PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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USAGE DESIGN: EXTERNAL
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MATERIAL DIAMETER: 0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
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OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 2.667 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.692 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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INSIDE DIAMETER: 2.361 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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CASEHARDENING INDICATOR: NOT CASEHARDENED
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RING STYLE: SPECIAL
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MATERIAL: STEEL
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
USAGE DESIGNEXTERNAL
MATERIAL DIAMETER0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
OUTSIDE DIAMETER2.667 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.692 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INSIDE DIAMETER2.361 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
CASEHARDENING INDICATORNOT CASEHARDENED
RING STYLESPECIAL
MATERIALSTEEL
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5325 — Fastening Devices
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5325-00-000-1884 5325-00-000-9988 5325-00-001-1567 5325-00-001-2043 5325-00-001-3842 5325-00-001-3858 5325-00-001-3871 5325-00-001-4317
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
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What is VH-256?
VH-256 is a RING,RETAINING.
What is the NSN for VH-256?
VH-256 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5325-01-320-8512. 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.