Fastening Devices - Canada (CA)
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 Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21
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NSN Format for Fastening Devices
Codified by Canada
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| Group FSG | Class | NCB | Identifier | ||||
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NATO Supply Class 5325 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 53, which is dedicated to Hardware And Abrasives.
NATO Supply Class 5325 specifically focuses on Fastening Devices. Fastening devices are essential components used to join or secure two or more objects together. They are commonly used in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace.
Fastening devices can include a wide range of products, such as screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, clips, and hooks. These devices are designed to provide a secure and reliable connection between different components or materials.
In the NATO supply system, classifying fastening devices under NATO Supply Class 5325 helps to streamline the procurement and logistics processes for these specific items. It allows for easier identification, categorization, and standardization of fastening devices within the NATO inventory.
By having a dedicated supply class for fastening devices, NATO can ensure efficient management and distribution of these essential components to support various military operations, infrastructure projects, and other applications.
If you require more specific information about a particular type of fastening device or have any other questions related to NATO Supply Class 5325, feel free to ask.
Includes Eyelets; Grommets; Aircraft Cowling Fasteners; Textile Fasteners; Retaining Rings; Threaded Inserts.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5325
- What is Federal Supply Class 5325?
- 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.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5325?
- 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.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5325 in?
- FSC 5325 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5325 in?
- NSC 5325 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5325
- What is an Interlocking Slide Fastener? 106 Items
- An Interlocking Slide Fastener (FASTENER,SLIDE,INTERLOCKING) is limited to items commonly known as "zipper."
- What is a Metallic Eyelet? 69 Items
- A Metallic Eyelet (EYELET,METALLIC) is a one-piece metal item, usually tubular, flanged at one end, the other end open. It is used primarily for lining and reinforcing the edges of holes. The unflanged end is designed to be inserted through a hole and crimped to form a mating flange. Excludes GROMMET, METALLIC and eyelets which are components of pushbutton, turnbutton and turnlock type fastners.
- What is a Metallic Grommet? 68 Items
- 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.
- What is a Retaining Ring? 137 Items
- 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.
- What is a Screw Thread Insert? 172 Items
- 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
- What is a Turnbutton Fastener Stud? 14 Items
- A Turnbutton Fastener Stud (STUD,TURNBUTTON FASTENER) is a fastening device, oval in shape, the top half of which, after having been inserted through a SOCKET, TURNBUTTON FASTENER, must be turned to act as a retainer. May include a CLINCH PLATE, TURNBUTTON FASTENER. For items furnished with SOCKET, TURNBUTTON FASTENER see FASTENER, TURNBUTTON.
- What is a Snap Fastener Stud? 43 Items
- A Snap Fastener Stud (STUD,SNAP FASTENER) is a component of a FASTENER, SNAP; which is designed for insertion into a SOCKET, SNAP FASTENER. It may be furnished with POST, SNAP FASTENER or CLINCH PLATE, SNAP FASTENER. Excludes STUD, SNAPSLIDE FASTENER.
- What is a Snap Fastener Cap? 12 Items
- A Snap Fastener Cap (CAP,SNAP FASTENER) is an item designed to permanently fasten a SOCKET, SNAP FASTENER to a material. It may be either hemispherical in shape with prongs on the underside or have a hemispherical shaped head with a tubular shank. See also SOCKET, SNAP FASTENER.
- What is a Snap Fastener Socket? 19 Items
- A Snap Fastener Socket (SOCKET,SNAP FASTENER) is a component of a FASTENER, SNAP; which is designed as a receptacle for a STUD, SNAP FASTENER. It may be furnished with CAP, SNAP FASTENER or CLINCH PLATE, SNAP FASTENER.
- What is a Snapslide Fastener Stud? 10 Items
- A Snapslide Fastener Stud (STUD,SNAPSLIDE FASTENER) is an item which is used in conjunction with FASTENER, SNAPSLIDE. It secures the latch when mated with the notched rest of the latch.
- What is a Turnlock Fastener Lock Spring? 26 Items
- A Turnlock Fastener Lock Spring (LOCK SPRING,TURNLOCK FASTENER) is a spring-tempered wire item used to secure a STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER or STUD ASSEMBLY, TURNLOCK FASTENER by engaging with the cammed groove of the STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER and securing it by means of its spring action.
- What is a Turnlock Fastener Stud? 254 Items
- 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.
- What is a Turnlock Fastener Eyelet? 25 Items
- A Turnlock Fastener Eyelet (EYELET,TURNLOCK FASTENER) is a metallic item designed to be inserted into a preformed hole to guide and retain a STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER. Excludes EYELET, METALLIC.
- What is a Turnlock Fastener Stud Assembly? 120 Items
- A Turnlock Fastener Stud Assembly (STUD ASSEMBLY,TURNLOCK FASTENER) is a STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER over which may be assembled an EYELET, TURNLOCK FASTENER. Stud(s) without cam slots or cam lead threads are provided with a crosspin or eared nut for locking with the mating RECEPTACLE, TURNLOCK FASTENER. May be spring loaded. For like items having a threaded fastener, see SCREW ASSEMBLY, PANEL or SCREW, PANEL FASTENER.
- What is a Turnlock Fastener Receptacle? 118 Items
- A Turnlock Fastener Receptacle (RECEPTACLE,TURNLOCK FASTENER) is a threaded or tempered item used to secure the STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER or STUD ASSEMBLY, TURNLOCK FASTENER by engaging with the cross pin, cam lead threads, or eared nut of the STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER and securing it by means of its thread locking or spring action.
- What is a Nonmetallic Grommet? 598 Items
- 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.
- What is a Panel Fastener Insert? 44 Items
- 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.