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VH-281 — RING,RETAINING

✓ Government record, cited
— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

VH-281: RING,RETAINING.

The RING,RETAINING is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP 302, ring_style: SPECIAL, usage_design: INTERNAL, inside_diameter: 2.762 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.787 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, major_thickness: 0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, outside_diameter: 2.920 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.945 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5325-01-083-8356, 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-281
NSN: 5325-01-083-8356
FSC: 5325 — Fastening Devices
CAGE: 51814 — SMALLEY STEEL RING CO. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP 302
ring_styleSPECIAL
usage_designINTERNAL
inside_diameter2.762 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.787 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
major_thickness0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
outside_diameter2.920 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.945 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
fsc_application_dataAN/TPB-1C
casehardening_indicatorNOT CASEHARDENED
cross-sectional_shape_styleROUNDED CORNERS
NSN5325-01-083-8356
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: VH-281 · 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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FSC APPLICATION DATA: AN/TPB-1C
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USAGE DESIGN: INTERNAL
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUNDED CORNERS
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OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 2.920 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.945 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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MAJOR THICKNESS: 0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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INSIDE DIAMETER: 2.762 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.787 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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CASEHARDENING INDICATOR: NOT CASEHARDENED
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RING STYLE: SPECIAL
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FSC APPLICATION DATAAN/TPB-1C
USAGE DESIGNINTERNAL
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUNDED CORNERS
OUTSIDE DIAMETER2.920 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.945 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MAJOR THICKNESS0.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.033 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INSIDE DIAMETER2.762 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.787 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
CASEHARDENING INDICATORNOT CASEHARDENED
RING STYLESPECIAL
MATERIALSTEEL COMP 302
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
2010588-005Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Vendor item drawing reference
UR-281Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is VH-281?
VH-281 is a RING,RETAINING.
What parts can replace VH-281?
There are 2 known substitutes for VH-281: 2010588-005, UR-281. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for VH-281?
VH-281 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5325-01-083-8356. 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.