Nuts and Washers from Brazil (BR)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 5310?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5310 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5310) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Nuts and Washers.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5310?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5310 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5310 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Nuts and Washers.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5310 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5310 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5310 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5310is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 5

What is a Hexagon Castellated Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Hexagon Castellated Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,CASTELLATED,HEXAGON) is a nut having 6 flat sides, flat on the bottom and having a slotted cylindrical or dome shaped upper portion. It is designed to provide positive locking when used with a solid or split (cotter) pin. Excludes NUT (1), PLAIN, SLOTTED, HEXAGON.

Question 6

What is a Cap Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Cap Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,CAP) is an item internally threaded from one end, and completely inclosed on the opposite end. The outer periphery parallel to the threaded axis may be square, cylindrical, hexagonal, octagonal, or dodecagonal and taper to a cone or dome shape on the closed end. For like items which are stamped or formed from sheet stock, see NUT (1), STAMPED. For similar items which are flat on top and bottom see NUT (1), SLEEVE or POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

Question 7

What is a Dodecagon Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Dodecagon Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,DODECAGON) is a nut, flat on top and bottom, having 12 flat sides. For items having a thickness (or height) exceeding two times the width across the flats, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. (When height or thickness and/or width across the flats is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance).

Question 8

What is a Hexagon Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Hexagon Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON) is a nut, flat on top and bottom having 6 flat sides. For items which have internal tapered or straight (parallel) pipe threads, specific electrical conduit size designation, and which when installed, provide a method of tightening to lock the connection, see LOCKNUT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. See also LOCKNUT, TUBE FITTING. For items having a thickness (or height) exceeding two times the width across the flats, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. (When height or thickness and/or width across the flats is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance.)

Question 9

What is a Hexagon Slotted Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Hexagon Slotted Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,SLOTTED,HEXAGON) is a nut having a flat bearing surface and 6 flat sides with slots in its upper portion. It is designed to provide positive locking when used with a solid or split (cotter) pin. Excludes NUT (1), PLAIN, CASTELLATED, HEXAGON.

Question 10

What is a Key Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Key Washer (WASHER,KEY) is a washer of nonresilient material usually having two parallel bearing surfaces. The outside and/or inside edges have one or more protuberances. The ends and/or edges may be prebent at any angle or the protuberances may be prebent at any angle to the bearing surfaces. The keys or lugs may be fitted into keyways in adjacent material or they may be bent over after application to hold or lock one or more items in place. Excludes thrust type washer.

Question 11

What is a Hexagon Self-Locking Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Hexagon Self-Locking Nut (NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON) is a nut having a flat bottom and 6 sides. An integral feature is incorporated for locking on the threads of a mating member. Excludes NUT (1), SELF-LOCKING, CAP.

Question 12

What is a Plate Self-Locking Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Plate Self-Locking Nut (NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PLATE) is a nut with a flanged base of varied shapes which may be plain or mounted by rivets, bolts, welding or integral prongs. An integral feature is incorporated for locking on the threads of a mating member.

Question 13

What is a Flat Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Flat Washer (WASHER,FLAT) is a washer having a centrally located hole with a solid or laminated cross-section and two flat parallel bearing surfaces. The hole must be 75 percent or less than the largest dimension and the bearing surface finish is greater than 32 microinch (0.8 micrometer). The thickness cannot exceed 25 percent of the largest outside dimension. When the largest outside dimension is less than 1/4 inch or 6mm, the thickness must be 0.006 inches (0.15mm) or greater and for items 1/4 inch (6mm) or larger, the thickness must be 0.016 inches (0.4mm) or greater. The maximum tolerance is applied to dimensions and used as a determining factor. Items with separable lamination use SHIM. For items fabricated from ceramic or electrically rated materials by specification or industry standards use INSULATOR (1), WASHER. Excludes DISK, VALVE, graphite impregnated and lubricated items.

Question 14

What is a Lock Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Lock Washer (WASHER,LOCK) is a washer which is usually round with a centrally located hole. Its edges and two bearing surfaces are so designed that applied pressure brings into play the spring tension and/or frictional locking principle which materially resists any tendency toward turning. It may be made of one or two pieces

Question 15

What is a Round Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Round Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,ROUND) is a nut, circular in shape, which may have wrenching facilities such as flats, holes, protrusions, slots or splines in or on the periphery or in the face opposite the bearing surface. For items having a thickness (or height) exceeding two times the outside diameter, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. See also NUT (1), PLAIN, KNURLED. (When height or thickness and/or outside diameter is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance.)

Question 16

What is a Round Self-Locking Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Round Self-Locking Nut (NUT,SELF-LOCKING,ROUND) is a nut, circular in shape, which may have wrenching facilities such as flats, holes, protusions, slots or splines in or on the periphery or in the face opposite the bearing surface. An integral feature is incorporated for locking on the threads of a mating member. Do not use if a more specific item name applies. Excludes COLLAR, PIN-RIVET, THREADED; INSERT, SCREW THREAD; NUT (1), SLEEVE; NUT(1), PLAIN, CAP; and TURNBUCKLE BODY.

Question 17

What is a Saddle Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Saddle Washer (WASHER,SADDLE) is a washer with one surface shaped to fit a similarly curved surface, the other surface of the washer being either parallel with the shaped surface or in the form of raised boss having either a flat bearing surface or a recess designed for holding a nut. Excludes WASHER (1), CONCAVE and WASHER (1), CONVEX.

Question 18

What is a Finishing Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Finishing Washer (WASHER,FINISHING) is a washer or cone or disk shape with a centrally located hole, designed to accommodate a flat or oval head screw and provide additional bearing area on the material being fastened. It may or may not have a flush flange feature.

Question 19

What is a Recessed Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Recessed Washer (WASHER,RECESSED) is a washer of any peripheral shape having a centrally located hole. Both bearing surfaces are parallel and flat, but one or both of the bearing surfaces must be broken by a counterbore, countersink, or similarly shaped recess. The thickness must not exceed 25 per cent of the outside diameter or the largest outside dimension. The maximum limit of the tolerance or range applied to the thickness and/or largest outside dimension must be used to determine compliance. Excludes WASHER, CONCAVE, RETAINER, PACKING, and thrust type washers. See also SPACER, SLEEVE; and SPACER, STEPPED.

Question 20

What is a Spring Tension Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Spring Tension Washer (WASHER,SPRING TENSION) is a bent spring metal washer with a centrally located hole. It is designed to exert pressure axially when assembled in place.

Question 21

What is a Hexagon Extended Washer Self-Locking Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Hexagon Extended Washer Self-Locking Nut (NUT,SELF-LOCKING,EXTENDED WASHER,HEXAGON) is a nut having 6 flat sides and an integral washer which extends beyond the flats or periphery. An integral feature is incorporated for locking on the threads of a mating member.

Question 22

What is a Sleeve Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Sleeve Nut (NUT,SLEEVE) is an internally threaded item with a cylindrical and/or square, hexagonal, octagonal, or dodecagonal outer periphery (parallel to the threaded axis) a portion(s) of which may or may not be enlarged, forming a flange(s) and/or shoulder(s). Items not having an enlarged outer portion may be threaded, a part of the full length, or tapped from both ends. Items having an enlarged outer portion (flange(s) or shoulder(s)) may be threaded the full length, threaded a part of the full length, or tapped from both ends. Items tapped from both ends shall have either right-hand threads on both ends or left-hand threads on both ends. For items conforming to any of the above and having a length overall exceeding two times the largest outside diameter or width across flats, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. For items with an outside contour that is the same the full length, having a continuous thread through its entire length, and the length does not exceed two times the diameter or width across the flats use NUT (1), PLAIN (as modified). Excludes NUT (1), PLAIN, CAP. See also TURNBUCKLE BODY.

Question 23

What is a Seal Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Seal Washer (WASHER,SEAL) is a washer of various shapes having a centrally located hole. It is primarily used as a seat for a bolt or screw to distribute pressure and has a sealing element. It may be used in connection with metallic washers to which it can be bonded.

Nuts and Washers - Brazil (BR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5310

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5310

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

Items Managed by Brazil (BR) - NCB is 19

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Codified by Brazil

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5310

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