What is Federal Supply Class 5365?

FSC 5365 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5365) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5365?

NSC 5365 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5365 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5365 in?

FSC 5365 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5365 in?

NSC 5365is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 53 which contains Hardware and Abrasives.

What is a Round Connecting Ring?

A Round Connecting Ring (RING,CONNECTING,ROUND) is an endless or split (with joint) hooplike item having a round (or nearly round) cross section. It is used as a connecting, suspending, lashing or fastening medium with chain, rope, clothing, equipage, harness and the like. For split items of resilient material, see RING, RETAINING. See also LINK, CHAIN, END.

What is a Machine Thread Plug?

A Machine Thread Plug (PLUG,MACHINE THREAD) is an item with a cylindrical shaped body having external threads other than pipe or hose series. It is desinged to mate into a preformed threaded component for the purpose of plugging a hole during equipment operation. It may have a head and/or internal drive and may contain a bleeder hole. See also PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL and CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL. Excludes PLUG, TUBE FITTING, THREADED.

A Dee Ring (RING,DEE) is a device in the shape of the letter D, used for attaching and holding straps and lines, or as a handle for certain types of containers.

What is an Externally Threaded Ring?

An Externally Threaded Ring (RING,EXTERNALLY THREADED) is a cylindrically shaped item with a concentric bore and a peripheral thread over its entire length or over a portion thereof. One face is drilled, slotted, knurled, or has projecting lugs for installation and/or removal purposes. Excludes RETAINER, OPTICAL ELEMENT.

What is a Sleeve Bushing?

A Sleeve Bushing (BUSHING,SLEEVE) is a tubular shaped unthreaded item with or without a flange at one end designed to be inserted into a hole to reduce the inside diameter of the hole and to protect the surrounding body structure from damage resulting from stress, strain, and/or vibration. The overall length must exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or the shortest distance between peripheral flats of the body. Includes items which are divided into two or more segments which includes 180 degrees (3.141 radians) or less of the bearing periphery. For items made of rubber, see BUSHING, NONMETALLIC. See also BEARING, SLEEVE; BUSHING, TAPERED; SPACER, SLEEVE; INSULATOR, BUSHING; and BUSHING, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR. Excludes BUSHING, DRILL, JIG.

What is a Sleeve Spacer?

A Sleeve Spacer (SPACER,SLEEVE) is a tubular shaped item with a round or hexagon peripheral shape having two flat bearing surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the centrally located hole. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between assembled parts. The item may be with or without flange(s) of any peripheral shape. The overall length must exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or distance across peripheral flats of the body. (When the length, outside diameter, and/or distance across peripheral flats are designed as a tolerance, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance). For items having other than a round or hexagon peripheral shape, see SPACER, PLATE. Excludes items with lubricating features, see BEARING, SLEEVE and BUSHING, SLEEVE. See also BUSHING, TAPERED; SPACER, RING; WASHER, FLAT; and WASHER, (as modified).

What is a Tapered Bushing?

A Tapered Bushing (BUSHING,TAPERED) is a trunicated cone-shaped metal item generally tapered along its entire peripheral length, with a centrally located hole. It may be split (cut) through the material parallel to the axis.

What is a Serrated Lock Ring?

A Serrated Lock Ring (RING,LOCK,SERRATED) is a locking device which is serrated on the inside and outside diameters. It may have outer serrations omitted on one or two sides for close edge installation. The inner serrations engage the mating serrations of bolts, inserts, nuts, studs or similar items to be locked in place. The outer serrations broach their way into parent material when driven or pressed into place.

What is a Machine Thread Bushing?

A Machine Thread Bushing (BUSHING,MACHINE THREAD) is a straight nonfluid fitting with wrenching facilities on one end and external threads, other than pipe or hose series, on the other end. It has an unthreaded through hole in its axis which may be countersunk and/or counterbored on one or both ends. It is designed to accommodate a shaft, or the like, or used to reinforce a hole in a bulkhead, or the like. For similar items specifically designed for use in a stuffing box, see PACKING NUT. For nonfluid items with an internal thread, see INSERT, SCREW THREAD; or ADAPTER BUSHING. Excludes REDUCER, BOSS; and items designed to accommodate a tube or tube fitting.

A Shim is a thin flat metal or plastic item of various peripheral shapes having a solid or laminated cross-section. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between two surfaces. For round items without a hole and having a solid rectangular cross-section use DISK, SOLID, PLAIN. Items with either (1) a solid (not laminated) cross-section, or (2) a non-separable laminated cross-section with one hole centrally located, must have a thickness less than 0.006 inch (0.152 mm) for items less than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) outside diameter or shortest distance across peripheral flats, and less than 0.016 inch (0.406 mm) for items 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) or more outside diameter, or shortest distance across peripheral flats. For items with thickness greater than those indicated above, see SPACER, PLATE; WASHER, FLAT and SPACER, RING. When thickness and/or outside diameter or shortest distance across peripheral flats is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance. See also SHIM STOCK, LAMINATED; SHIM STOCK ASSORTMENT, GASKET; and BEARING, WASHER, THRUST.

What is a Bushing Blank?

A Bushing Blank is a solid metallic item, usually cylindrical, with or without a flange at one end. It is designed to be inserted into a hole to reduce the inside diameter of the hole and protect the surrounding body structure from damage resulting from stress, strain and/or vibration, but without a through hole parallel to the axis. It is intended for subsequent drilling operation.

What is a Stepped Spacer?

A Stepped Spacer (SPACER,STEPPED) is a tubular shaped item with a round or hexagon peripheral shape having two flat bearing surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the centrally located hole. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between assembled parts. The item may be with or without flange(s) of any peripheral shape. The length must exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or distance across peripheral flats. (When the length, outside diameter, and/or distance across peripheral flats are designated as a tolerance, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance.) It must have one or more internal steps (counterbores) and/or external steps on either or both bearing surfaces. Excludes SPACER, OPTICAL ELEMENT. See also WASHER, RECESSED and WASHER, SHOULDERED AND RECESSED.

What is a Magnetic Machine Thread Plug?

A Magnetic Machine Thread Plug (PLUG,MACHINE THREAD,MAGNETIC) is a threaded machine thread plug with integral magnet in the body usually used in lubricating or hydraulic systems.

What is a Shim Assortment?

A Shim Assortment is two or more sizes and/or types of shims grouped together in a single package and intended for individual repeated replacement and/or general use. See also SHIM SET.

A Shim Set is two or more sizes and/or types of shims packaged or grouped for issue for complete one-time replacement. See also SHIM ASSORTMENT.

What is a Ring Spacer?

A Ring Spacer (SPACER,RING) is a circular-shaped item designed to maintain predetermined distance between assembled parts and/or for distributing pressure or preventing endwise movement between member parts. It has a solid cross-section and two flat parallel bearing surfaces. The distance between the bearing surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the centrally located hole shall not exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter. The diameter of the centrally located hole must exceed 75 percent of the outside diameter. Excludes laminated items. For items manufactured from impregnated graphite or lubricated nonmetallic materials, excluding felt or plastics, see GASKET. For items manufactured from lubricated plastics, see BEARING, WASHER, THRUST. For items manufactured from lubricated felt, see FELT, MECHANICAL, PREFORMED. Excludes DISK, VALVE; INSULATOR WASHER; and SHIM. See also SPACER, PLATE and SPACER, SLEEVE.

What is a Tolerance Ring?

A Tolerance Ring (RING,TOLERANCE) is a corrugated strip of spring steel in the form of a circle. It is unattached at the ends to create a small gap and flat on the sides of the corrugations to provide rigidity. The corrugations protrude from one surface only. Excludes CLIP, SPLIT TUBULAR; CLIP, SPRING TENSION; and RING, RETAINING.

What is a Plate Spacer?

A Plate Spacer (SPACER,PLATE) is a flat metal or plastic item of various peripheral shapes having a solid (not laminated) cross-section. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between two surfaces. For round items without a hole having a solid rectangular cross-section use DISK, SOLID, PLAIN. For round or hexagonal items with only one hole centrally located and with the length (thickness) exceeding 25 percent of the outside diameter or distance across peripheral flats, see SPACER, SLEEVE. The thickness between the two parallel bearing surfaces must be 0.006 inch, (0.152 mm) or more for items less than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) across the peripheral diameter, or smallest overall outside dimension, or must be 0.016 inch (0.406 mm) or more for items 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) or greater across the peripheral diameter or smallest overall outside dimension. For items with a thickness less than those indicated above, see SHIM. For items with one hole centrally located conforming to the above dimensional criteria use WASHER, FLAT or SPACER, RING as applicable. When thickness and/or outside diameter or smallest overall outside dimension is designated as a tolerance/dimension the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance. Excludes GASKET; INSULATOR (as modified) and MOUNTING PAD, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC COMPONENT.

What is a Tapered Spacer?

A Tapered Spacer (SPACER,TAPERED) is a metallic or nonmetallic item of various peripheral shapes, having a solid angular cross-section. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between two surfaces. It must have only one tapered surface. For items with two tapered surfaces, see WEDGE (as modified).

What is a Nonmetallic Bushing?

A Nonmetallic Bushing (BUSHING,NONMETALLIC) is an item, made of rubber or plastic, usually cylindrical, with or without a flange, having one or more holes extending through its entire length, usually parallel to its axis. The overall length must exceed 25 percent of its diameter or a distance across the peripheral flats for items without a flange. For items formed of other material see BUSHING, SLEEVE. Excludes BUMPER, NONMETALLIC and GROMMET NONMETALLIC.

What is a Special Shaped Spacer?

A Special Shaped Spacer (SPACER,SPECIAL SHAPED) is a metallic or nonmetallic item of various peripheral shapes and a solid cross-section. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between two surfaces. It may have flat parallel bearing surfaces. Do not use if a more specific name applies. See also SPACER, RING; SPACER, PLATE; SPACER, SLEEVE; SPACER, STEPPED; SHIM and WASHER, FLAT.

What is an Eccentric Bushing?

An Eccentric Bushing (BUSHING,ECCENTRIC) is an unthreaded item, cylindrical in shape, with a through hole parallel to its axis. The through hole is offset from the geometrical center of the bushing.

What is a Straight Spacer?

A Straight Spacer (SPACER,STRAIGHT) is a metal or plastic item of various shapes with two flat bearing surfaces. It is designed to maintain a predetermined distance between parts of an assembly. The item has one or more through holes parallel to its axis, and is unthreaded.

What is a Positioning Guide?

A Positioning Guide (GUIDE,POSITIONING) is a cylindrically shaped metallic item designed to support and maintain in alignment an element of a mechanical mounting. Excludes BEARING, SLEEVE; BUSHING, SLEEVE and SPACER, SLEEVE

What is a Plate Spacer Set?

A Plate Spacer Set (SPACER SET,PLATE) is two or more sizes and/or types of plate spacers packaged or grouped for issue for complete one-time replacement. See also SPACER ASSORTMENT, PLATE.

Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5365

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5365

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 53 Hardware and Abrasives

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

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers
Codified by United Kingdom

53	65	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5365 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 53, which is dedicated to Hardware And Abrasives.

NATO Supply Class 5365 specifically focuses on Bushings, Rings, Shims, And Spacers. Here's a breakdown of what each of these items refers to:

1. Bushings: Bushings are cylindrical components used to reduce friction and wear between two moving parts. They are typically made of metal or plastic and are used to provide a precise fit or alignment.

2. Rings: Rings, in this context, refer to circular components that are used for various purposes. They can be used as seals, retaining devices, or to provide support or reinforcement in mechanical assemblies.

3. Shims: Shims are thin, flat pieces of material that are used to fill gaps or spaces between two surfaces. They are commonly used to adjust the alignment or spacing of components in machinery or equipment.

4. Spacers: Spacers are similar to shims but are typically used to create a specific distance or gap between two components. They can be used to provide proper alignment, prevent damage, or ensure the correct functioning of mechanical assemblies.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 5365 encompasses a range of components such as bushings, rings, shims, and spacers that are used in various applications within the Hardware And Abrasives industry.

FSC 5365 Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Externally Threaded Rings; Keyed and Serrated Lock Rings; Dee Rings; Instrument Retaining Rings; Shim Sets and Assortments; Plate Spacers; Ring Spacers; Sleeve Spacers; Stepped Spacers; Spacer Sets and Assortments; Sleeve Bushings; Machine Threaded Bushings; Machine Threaded Plugs.

Excludes Sleeve Bearings (FSC 3120); Pipe Threaded Plugs (FSC 4730); Piston Rings (FSC 2520, 2805, 2810, 2815, 2825, 2990, 3040, 4310, and 4820); Retaining Rings (FSC 5325); Shim Stock (FSC 9515).

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