National Item Identification Number

01-253-1131

National Stock Number

Item Name

RING,RETAINING

Federal Supply Class

5325

Description

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.

Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)

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18876

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03950

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NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT
MECHANICSBURG
5450 CARLISLE PIKE
2020
MECHANICSBURG
PA
17055
717-605-3500

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

8987840
8987840CP

Required Categories

RING STYLE
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE
REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARAC

Required Description

A41 EXTERNAL
D4 RECTANGULAR
REQUIRES SPECIAL CLEANING AND PACKAGING IAW MIL-C-