What is Federal Supply Class 5310?

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.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5310?

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.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5310 in?

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

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5310 in?

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

What is a Hexagon Castellated Plain Nut?

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.

What is a Cap Plain Nut?

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.

What is a Hexagon Plain Nut?

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.)

What is a Hexagon Slotted Plain Nut?

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.

What is a Wing Plain Nut?

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

What is a Sheet Spring Nut?

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.

What is a Key Washer?

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.

What is a Plate Plain Nut?

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.

What is a Blind Rivet Plain Nut?

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.

What is a Hexagon Extended Washer Plain Nut?

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.

What is a Hexagon Self-Locking Nut?

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.

What is a Plate Self-Locking Nut?

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.

What is a Keyway Washer?

A Keyway Washer (WASHER,KEYWAY) is a washer of nonresilient material usually having two parallel bearing surfaces. The outside and/or inside edges have one or more notches. Excludes thrust type washers.

What is a Flat Washer?

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.

What is a Lock Washer?

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

What is a Knurled Plain Nut?

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).

What is a Round Plain Nut?

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.)

What is a Washer Assortment?

A Washer Assortment is two or more different size and/or types of washers grouped together in a single package.

What is a Finishing Washer?

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.

What is a Recessed Washer?

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.

What is a Shouldered Washer?

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.

What is a Split Washer?

A Split Washer (WASHER,SPLIT) is a washer, round in shape, and having a centrally located hole. Its two flat parallel bearing surfaces are divided or cut along the radius, leaving a cleft, fissure, or cutaway portion across the rim whch extends from the outer circumference to the washer hole but which is never as large as the washer hole diameter. Excludes WASHER (1), LOCK.

What is a Spring Tension Washer?

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.

What is a Hexagon Extended Washer Self-Locking Nut?

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.

What is a Sleeve Nut?

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.

What is a Seal Washer?

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 - New Zealand (NZ)

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 New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

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NSN Format for Nuts and Washers
Codified by New Zealand

53	10	98	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5310 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 53, which is dedicated to Hardware And Abrasives. Specifically, Class 5310 pertains to Nuts And Washers.

Nuts and washers are essential components in various mechanical and construction applications. They are used to secure and fasten different parts together, providing stability and preventing loosening or disassembly.

In the NATO supply system, Class 5310 includes a wide range of nuts and washers, such as:

1. Nuts: These are typically hexagonal or square-shaped metal fasteners with a threaded hole in the center. Nuts are used in conjunction with bolts or screws to create a secure joint. They come in various sizes, materials, and thread types to accommodate different applications.

2. Washers: Washers are flat, thin discs with a hole in the center. They are placed between the nut and the surface being fastened to distribute the load and prevent damage to the surface. Washers can also be used to provide insulation, reduce friction, or act as spacers.

NATO Supply Class 5310 ensures that the nuts and washers meet specific quality and performance standards required by NATO member countries. These standards may include factors such as material composition, strength, corrosion resistance, and dimensional specifications.

When procuring nuts and washers within NATO Supply Class 5310, it is important to consider the specific requirements of the application, such as the type of material being fastened, the load-bearing capacity needed, and any environmental factors that may affect the performance of the fasteners.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 5310 plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability of high-quality nuts and washers for military and defense-related applications within NATO member countries.

FSC 5310 Nuts and Washers - New Zealand (NZ)

Includes Locknuts; Eye Nuts; Plain Nuts; Castellated Nuts; Wing Nuts; Plate Nuts; Push on Nuts; Concave and Convex Washers; Flat Washers; Keyed Washers; Lock Washers; Shouldered Washers; Split Washers.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5310

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5310

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