Fastening Devices from Belgium (BE)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 5325?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5325 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5325) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Fastening Devices.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5325?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5325 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5325 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Fastening Devices.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5325 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5325 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5325 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5325is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 5

What is an Interlocking Slide Fastener?

Accepted Answer

An Interlocking Slide Fastener (FASTENER,SLIDE,INTERLOCKING) is limited to items commonly known as "zipper."

Question 6

What is a Metallic Grommet?

Accepted Answer

A Metallic Grommet (GROMMET,METALLIC) is a two-piece metallic item, one piece usually tubular in appearance and flanged at one end, the other piece a plain tooth or spur washer or retaining ring. It is primarily used for lining and reinforcing the edges of holes. The unflanged end is designed to be inserted through a hole and retained in place by being crimped over the plain or tooth washer or retaining ring or by clinching action between the spur washer and the flanged end. Excludes EYELET, METALLIC.

Question 7

What is a Retaining Ring?

Accepted Answer

A Retaining Ring (RING,RETAINING) is a resilient metal item, circular or nearly circular, which is designed to be inserted into an internal or external groove and retained by its own spring action, or it may have external prongs or projections designed to be inserted into a hole and retained by spring action of the prongs which grip by imbedding into the material. For items having internal prongs which perform the same function, see PUSH ON NUT. It is used to keep and/or lock a part(s) in position, as a ball bearing on a shaft or in a housing. See also CLIP, RETAINING and PIN, LOCK. Excludes RING, CONNECTING, ROUND.

Question 8

What is a Screw Thread Insert?

Accepted Answer

A Screw Thread Insert (INSERT,SCREW THREAD) is a cylindrical item which may have wrenching and/or driving facilities and/or shoulders. It is designed to be inserted in a drilled, tapped or a pretapped hole, or molded or pressed into soft material to reduce the size of a tapped hole; to provide threads; to add strength, and/or to prevent stripping.  It is one of the following: (1) a one-piece, flanged or unflanged, internally threaded item which may have external threads, and/or serrations around the periphery of the collar, designed to engage a serrated lock ring which is not included with the item; (2) a one-piece precision coiled wire; (3) a two-piece item consisting of an internally threaded cylinder and a mating externally threaded part; or (4) a one-piece internally threaded item whose outside diameter is tapered and/or knurled and/or with fin(s). The internal thread of the item may have a locking feature. Excludes items having a sleeve on on its under portion which can be clinched or crimped. Excludes BUSHING,MACHINE THREAD; NUT,PLAIN,KNURLED; NUT,PLAIN,ROUND; NUT,PLAIN,CLINCH and NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH. See also NUT,PLAIN,PLATE

Question 9

What is a Turnlock Fastener Stud?

Accepted Answer

A Turnlock Fastener Stud (STUD,TURNLOCK FASTENER) is a pinlike item designed to turn within and be held in place by an EYELET, TURNLOCK FASTENER; RING, RETAINING; or the surface of the item it fastens. It is provided with either a cam slot, cam lead threads, or a hold for accommodating a pin. Securing is accomplished by mating with a LOCKSPRING, TURNLOCK FASTENER or RECEPTACLE, TURNLOCK FASTENER. It has either provisions to accommodate a knob or extension or has a head which has provisions to facilitate turning.

Question 10

What is a Nonmetallic Grommet?

Accepted Answer

A Nonmetallic Grommet (GROMMET,NONMETALLIC) is an item of any peripheral shape having flanges or groove(s) on its outer perimeter to provide a self-retaining characteristic when inserted in a hole, clamp, or the like. Designed for the purpose of protecting and/or insulating wires, cables and other items passing through it. Excludes BUSHING, NONMETALLIC; BUMPER; and INSULATOR BUSHING.

Question 11

What is a Panel Fastener Insert?

Accepted Answer

A Panel Fastener Insert (INSERT,PANEL FASTENER) is an insert which must have a hole that may be internally threaded with a flange on one end. It may have an undercut on the end opposite the flange to provide a shoulder to allow for mating with another insert. Pre-assembled items will consist of an expansion sleeve and a body which may be flared. Internally threaded items may have a self-locking feature. Excludes INSERT, SCREW THREAD.

Fastening Devices - Belgium (BE)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5325

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5325

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

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

Items Managed by Belgium (BE) - NCB is 13

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NSN Format for Fastening Devices
Codified by Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5325

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5325

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