Nuts and Washers from Norway (NO)

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 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 8

What is a Square Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Square Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,SQUARE) is a nut, flat on top and bottom, having 4 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 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 Wing Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Wing Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,WING) is a nut having wings designed for manual turning without driver or wrench.

Question 11

What is a Sheet Spring Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Sheet Spring Nut (NUT,SHEET SPRING) is a nut formed from sheet spring material, usually steel, into varying flat, concave, bent or curved designs, having apertures with suitable boss or bosses usually on the upper side capable of securely gripping a mating threaded member. Excludes NUT (1), STAMPED.

Question 12

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 13

What is a Plate Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Plate Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,PLATE) is a nut with a flanged base of varied shapes which may be plain or mounted by rivets, bolts, welding, intergral prongs or by bonding.

Question 14

What is a Blind Rivet Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Blind Rivet Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,BLIND RIVET) is a metallic headed fastener having internal threads for a portion of the full length. It may have a smooth, hexagon or splined shank with an open or closed end. Is designed to be expanded tightly against the material it is being installed in by means of a special tool. The item must have a specified grip range. The grip range is the thickness of the material the item is being installed in. See also NUT (1) SELF-LOCKING, BLIND RIVET. Excludes NUT (1), SLEEVE.

Question 15

What is a Hexagon Extended Washer Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Hexagon Extended Washer Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,EXTENDED WASHER,HEXAGON) is a nut having 6 flat sides and an integral washer which extends beyond the flats or periphery.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

What is a Knurled Plain Nut?

Accepted Answer

A Knurled Plain Nut (NUT,PLAIN,KNURLED) is a nut, round in shape, having all or part of its outer surface knurled. It may have provisions for external wrenching. For items having a thickness (or height) exceeding two times the outside diameter, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. See also NUT (1), PLAIN, ROUND. (When height or thickness, and/or outside diameter is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance).

Question 21

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 22

What is an Eye Nut?

Accepted Answer

An Eye Nut (NUT,EYE) is a combination eye and nut, formed in one piece, and when fitted to an externally threaded object, the eye is used as an attaching medium.

Question 23

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 24

What is a Shouldered Washer?

Accepted Answer

A Shouldered Washer (WASHER,SHOULDERED) is a washer, round in shape, and having a centrally located hole. One bearing surface is flat and unbroken, the other surface is in the form of a raised shoulder (boss) having a flat bearing surface. The thickness of the shoulder (boss) must not exceed 25 percent of the shoulder (boss) diameter. For items having a shoulder (boss) of greater thickness, use BEARING, SLEEVE; BUSHING SLEEVE; or SPACER, SLEEVE. Excludes INSULATOR, WASHER and thrust type washers.

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 - Norway (NO)

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 Norway (NO) - NCB is 25

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NSN Format for Nuts and Washers
Codified by Norway

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5310

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5310

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