Hardware, Commercial from Singapore (SG)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 5340?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5340 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5340) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Hardware, Commercial.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5340?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5340 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5340 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Hardware, Commercial.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5340 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 5340 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5340 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 5340is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Question 5

What is a Retaining Clip?

Accepted Answer

A Retaining Clip (CLIP,RETAINING) is a clip formed from resilient wire stock into a shape resembling the letter U, with each of the prongs having one or more curvatures along its length. It is designed to hold itself in place by its inherent spring action when fitted into the groove(s) or notch(es) of the item upon which a part, shaft, pin, or a like item is to be held in place. See also PIN, LOCK; RING, RETAINING and CLIP, SPRING TENSION. For items specifically designed for aviaton, see CLIP(1), RETAINING, AVIATION.

Question 6

What is a Rod End Connector?

Accepted Answer

A Rod End Connector (CONNECTOR,ROD END) is an item which has one end designed to form a rigid connection on a rod, shaft, turnbuckle or the like by means of welding, threading and/or pinning.  The opposite end provides a hinged or semirigid method of fastening or attaching to another part by means of a protruding tongue or block.  May include provisions for locking.  See also CLEVIS, ROD END and ROD END, THREADED.  For items specifically designed for aviation, see CONNECTOR, ROD END, AVIATION.

Question 7

What is a Retaining Strap?

Accepted Answer

A Retaining Strap (STRAP,RETAINING) is a preformed item of rigid or semirigid material designed to partially surround other items such as cable(s), conduit(s), pipe(s), tube(s), or rod(s) or to completely surround them by means of a bridge strap(s) (which does not tightly clamp against the complete periphery). It is designed to retain and/or position the items close to a structure. It may be fastened to the structure on one end, both ends, or in the center. See also CLAMP, LOOP. Excludes BRACKET, PIPE; STRAP, LEATHER and STRAP, WEBBING.

Question 8

What is a Mending Plate?

Accepted Answer

A Mending Plate (PLATE,MENDING) is a flat, rectangular shaped item, with holes, used to join or attach two surfaces in the same plane by means of screws, bolts, and the like.

Question 9

What is a Dust And Moisture Seal Protective Cap?

Accepted Answer

A Dust And Moisture Seal Protective Cap (CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL) is an item specifically designed to fit over the opening(s) of various items to provide mechanical protection and/or to prevent the entrance of foreign matter during painting, shipping, storage, or the like. It is not designed to retain fluids under pressure during equipment operation. Excludes COVER, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR; HOOD, SEALING, BOTTLE; and STOPPER, BOTTLE. For items designed to fit into or over the opening(s) of various items, see CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL.

Question 10

What is a Handle Grip?

Accepted Answer

A Handle Grip (GRIP,HANDLE) is an item of cylindrical or pistol design, made of metallic or nonmetallic material, specifically designed to be used on a handle to provide a formed gripping surface. Excludes types with integral switch(es) for control of armament.

Question 11

What is a Blank Panel?

Accepted Answer

A Blank Panel (PANEL,BLANK) is a panel designed to fill a space not occupied by actual operating components, and may have instructions, component designations, or component identifications etched or printed thereon.

Question 12

What is an Angle Bracket?

Accepted Answer

An Angle Bracket (BRACKET,ANGLE) is a ridge item, usually of flat material, formed into a dihedral angle (generally a right angle) which may be reinforced; it is designed to position, align, or support an item(s) in relation to another. Excludes BRACE (as modified); BRACKET (1), MOUNTING; and BRACKET, SHELF.

Question 13

What is a Loop Clamp?

Accepted Answer

A Loop Clamp (CLAMP,LOOP) is a clamp designed to surround other item(s) such as cable(s), conduit(s), pipe(s), hose(s), or tube(s), and to fasten together or to another object or structure. Includes straight flexible items. For items specifically designed to clamp a hose to a connection to prevent leakage, see CLAMP, HOSE. See also HANGER, PIPE and CLIP, SPRING TENSION. For retaining straps with a bridge, see STRAP, RETAINING. Excludes CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; BAND, RETAINING; CLAMP (1), C; BRACKET PIPE.

Question 14

What is a Bow Handle?

Accepted Answer

A Bow Handle (HANDLE,BOW) is an item, usually basically U-shaped, designed to be rigidly attached to another item such as a drawer, door, or window to provide a grip for opening, closing, pulling, and the like. Includes sash lifts of the bow type and handles designed for the purpose of carrying an item. It may or may not include a mounting plate. Excludes HANDLE,DOOR.

Question 15

What is a Double Angle Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Double Angle Bracket (BRACKET,DOUBLE ANGLE) is a rigid item usually fabricated from flat material, forming two alternate or two adjacent interior angles, both which are less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians). It is designed to position, align, and/or support an item. It may be reinforced. See also BRACKET, ANGLE and BRACKET (1), MOUNTING.

Question 16

What is a Webbing Strap?

Accepted Answer

A Webbing Strap (STRAP,WEBBING) is a narrow strip of webbing cut to a definite length, having one or both ends processed. It is usually designed for, and may have, one or more attachments or fasteners, such as BUCKLE; LOOP, STRAP FASTENER; strap end clip; RING, DEE; Hook; and the like. Excludes STRAP, BERTH, MATTRESS RETAINING; STRAP, CHIN; safety straps; and WEBBING, TEXTILE. Do not use if a more specific item name applies.

Question 17

What is a Spring Tension Clip?

Accepted Answer

A Spring Tension Clip (CLIP,SPRING TENSION) is a preformed item of semirigid material designed to retain, position, fasten, or support other items, such as cable(s), access cover(s), by its own inherent spring action. It may be fastened to a structure by bolt(s), clip(s), screw(s), and the like. For items conducting electric current, see CLIP, ELECTRICAL or CLAMP, ELECTRICAL. For items which partially surround an item, see STRAP, RETAINING. For items which entirely surround an item and do not have inherent spring tension, see CLAMP, LOOP. See also CLIP, RETAINING. Do not use if a more specific item name is available.

Question 18

What is a Headless Straight Rod?

Accepted Answer

A Headless Straight Rod (ROD,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS) is a headless, cylindrically shaped, unthreaded, solid metallic item with or without a drilled hole(s) perpendicular to the axis. Its length exceeds 12 inches (304.8mm) and it is of one nominal diameter. One or both ends are squared, chamfered, or rounded. Do not use if a more specific item name is applicable. Excludes BAR, METAL and PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS.

Question 19

What is a Cushioning Pad?

Accepted Answer

A Cushioning Pad (PAD,CUSHIONING) is a pad of various shapes and cross sections, designed for mounting on vehicular panels, doors, hatches, bulkheads, racks, boxes, and the like, for the protection of personnel and equipment from injury and/or damage resulting from sudden stops, jarring, bumping, etc.

Question 20

What is a Clamping Catch?

Accepted Answer

A Clamping Catch (CATCH,CLAMPING) is a positive fastening device consisting of a mountable base with an extended loop, claw, or the like. It may include a catch strike and mounting hardware for its complete installation on flat surfaces. The loop, claw, or the like can be manually engaged or disengaged readily for the purpose of securing the mating sections of a suitcase, locker-trunk, shipping and storage container, prefabricated building, tool chest or the like. Excludes CATCH, ELBOW; CATCH, FLUSH; CATCH, FRICTION; and LATCH or LOCK (as modified).

Question 21

What is an Access Cover?

Accepted Answer

An Access Cover (COVER,ACCESS) is a rigid or flexible item of various shapes attached to a structure for the purpose of providing access for inspection, service, replacement of components and/or adjustments or mounting operations. It is designed to be attached by means of bolt holes, slots, mounting ears, tabs, and the like. To permit access, the mounted cover requires partial or complete removal. It may include an observation window. For items permanently attached by hinges and the like, see DOOR, ACCESS (as modified). Excludes all covers not specifically designed to provide access for the purposes listed above.

Question 22

What is a Threaded Rod End?

Accepted Answer

A Threaded Rod End (ROD END,THREADED) is a cylindrical item, tubular or solid on one end and internally or externally threaded on the other. It is designed to be permanently attached to the end of a tube or rod to provide a threaded connection for installing a threaded clevis, connector or the like.

Question 23

What is a Manual Control Handle?

Accepted Answer

A Manual Control Handle (HANDLE,MANUAL CONTROL) is a rigid item with a plain or serrated gripping surface, designed to be grasped with the hand(s) for the purpose of manually transmitting rotary or linear motion to other devices, and/or holding and guiding an item in a desired  position during operation. It may be fixed or rotating and furnished with mounting attachments, such as pin, stud, bolt, or the like. It may also be adjusted to a hand crank arm, a handwheel, or the like. Excludes KNOB; CRANK, HAND; and LEVER, MANUAL CONTROL. See also HANDLE (as modified). Do not use if a more specific name applies.

Question 24

What is a Block Clamp?

Accepted Answer

A Block Clamp (CLAMP,BLOCK) is a square or rectangular multipiece item designed to be attached to another object or structure. It must have one or more holes designed to surround and securely grip items such as electrical cables, conduits, pipes, tubes and/or hoses. It may have one or more holes designed to prevent snagging or chafing and provide support and/or guidance to moving cable passing through it. It may have an integral clamping feature. For items specifically designed to serve as a guide, see FAIRLEAD, BLOCK and FAIRLEAD SECTION, BLOCK. Excludes BRACKET, PIPE.

Question 25

What is a Mounting Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Mounting Bracket (BRACKET,MOUNTING) is a bracket of various shapes (other than angle), designed to be attached to a supporting surface for the specific purpose of positioning, aligning and/or supporting another item. Excludes BRACE (as modified); BRACKET, ANGLE; and BRACKET, DOUBLE ANGLE. See also BRACKET (1), ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR; BRACKET, FIRE EXTINGUISHER; BRACKET, SOLENOID; BRACKET, TRACK, SLIDING DOOR; and RETAINER (as modified).

Question 26

What is a Mounting Plate?

Accepted Answer

A Mounting Plate (PLATE,MOUNTING) is a metallic or nonmetallic item which is rigid, flat and generally smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to its length and width. It is designed for mounting another item and may have drilled or threaded holes or other facilities for mounting to a supporting object or surface. See SUPPORT, as modified. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

Question 27

What is a Synchro Clamp?

Accepted Answer

A Synchro Clamp (CLAMP,SYNCHRO) is a clamp designed to hold an item in position, alignment or in close proximity by rigidly gripping the projecting rim, ridge, collar or edge of the item. A lockwasher, bolt, screw or the like may be a part of the item of supply.

Question 28

What is a Mechanical Stop?

Accepted Answer

A Mechanical Stop (STOP,MECHANICAL) is an item designed to restrict the movement of a rotary mechanism, linear mechanism or its components. It protects a mechanism from loss of adjustment or damage due to extreme movement. It may be wedge shaped with a threaded shank projecting from the apex or it may be round or rectangular in cross section, with mounting holes or slots, and is usually longer than its width. Excludes KEY, MACHINE, and BUMPER (as modified).

Question 29

What is a Dust And Moisture Seal Protective Cover?

Accepted Answer

A Dust And Moisture Seal Protective Cover (COVER,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL) is a cover of various shapes, sizes and materials, specifically designed to fit over the opening(s) of mechanical connections such as drive lines, air and fluid ducts and the like, of various equipments to provide mechanical protection and/or prevent the entrance of foreign matter during shipping, storage or maintenance.The cover is not an integral part of the equipment when the equipment is installed in the end item.It is designed to be attached by means of bolt holes, slots, mounting ears, tabs and the like.See also CAP (1), PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL.Excludes COVER, ACCESS.

Question 30

What is an Utility Resilient Mount?

Accepted Answer

An Utility Resilient Mount (MOUNT,RESILIENT,UTILITY) is an item made of material having elastic properties.  It may have rigid mounting facilities such as a flange&#40;s&#41;, sleeve&#40;s&#41;, stud&#40;s&#41; or the like.  It is designed to isolate or dampen shock and&#47;or vibration of a continuous or intermittent origin and serve as a support for an item to be isolated.  Excludes MOUNT, RESILIENT, WEAPON SYSTEM&#59; SPRING &#40;as modified&#41;&#59; BUMPER, NONMETALLIC&#59; BUMPER, RUBBER&#59; BUSHING, NONMETALLIC&#59; hydraulic and pneumatic shock absorbers, dashpots, grommets and shock pads.

Question 31

What is a Detent Plunger?

Accepted Answer

A Detent Plunger (PLUNGER,DETENT) is a metallic item, solid or tubular, having one closed end formed to fit into a shallow recess or groove, or having a flat or concave surface used to exert pressure against a component part. It is designed for use with a SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION, which exerts pressure to hold a shaft, pin, or the like, in a semirigid position in housings or other mechanical devices. Does not have internal or external threads. Excludes PLUNGER, QUICK RELEASE. For electrical items, see DETENT, SWITCH and PLUNGER, SOLENOID. See also CATCH, FRICTION.

Question 32

What is a Manual Control Lever?

Accepted Answer

A Manual Control Lever (LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL) is a rigid item of various shapes and cross-sections, specifically designed to manually actuate and/or regulate a variety of mechanisms. It usually has an integral handgrip, knob, or the like, or provisions for the mounting of the same. It may have accommodations for locking and/or positioning. The point of fulcrum may be an integral shaft perpendicular to the axis or a through hole to provide a definite means of securing, and usually has additional accommodation(s) for attachment of CONNECTING LINK,RIGID; WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG; and CLEVIS,ROD END; and the like.  Excludes ARM (as modified); LEVER,REMOTE CONTROL; AND BELL CRANK.

Question 33

What is a Bumper?

Accepted Answer

A Bumper is an item so designed that when attached to an object, protects that objec from damage by reducing the force of impact with another object. For external vehicular bumpers see BUMPER, VEHICULAR. Excludes GROMMET &#40;as modified&#41;&#59; BUSHING, NONMETALLIC&#59; PAD, CUSHIONING and WASHER &#40;as modified&#41;.

Hardware, Commercial - Singapore (SG)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5340

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5340

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

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

Items Managed by Singapore (SG) - NCB is 32

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