5340-00-079-1240

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Federal Supply Group

Hardware and Abrasives

Federal Supply Classification

5340 Commercial Hardware

National Stock Number

5340-00-079-1240

Item Name Code

11108

Assigment Date

12/08/1967 (58 years ago)

An externally threaded cylindrical item, usually containing a fusible core, or a tapered smooth finished press-in insert made entirely of metallic eutectic substance. If without core, the item may be machined internally or have provisions to accomodate same. It is a safety device for aircraft wheels (prevents heat induced tire explosion), boilers, compressors, and similar equipment.

600.0 pounds per square inch maximum operating pressure, indium core material, core features provided, 0.156 inches nominal core diameter, inside usage location

Product Characteristics

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Core Diameter: 0.156 inches nominal
Maximum Operating Pressure: 600.0 pounds per square inch
Usage Location: inside
Features Provided: core
Material: indium core
Material: steel corrosion resisting casing
Thread Size And Series/Type Designator: 5/16-24 unf

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5340-00-079-1240?

The FSCG of the NSN 5340-00-079-1240 is 5340

Does the NSN 5340-00-079-1240 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 7216990000

Does NSN 5340-00-079-1240 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 5340-00-079-1240 contain precious materials?

Precious metal content is unknown

Does NSN 5340-00-079-1240 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 5340-00-079-1240 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 58 years ago, on Fri, Dec 8, 1967