NSN FSCs FSG 53 Hardware And Abrasives

FSG 53 Hardware And Abrasives

The Defense Logistics Agency developed and adopted the Federal Supply Classification System. National Stock Numbers are 13-digit numeric codes assigned to all items that are procured, stocked, and distributed by the federal supply chain.


The first four digits of the NSN are known as the Federal Supply Classification Group. This code is further broken down into the Federal Supply Group (FSG) and the Federal Supply Classification (FSC). The FSG is made up of the first two digits of the NSN and the FSC is the second 2-digits of the NSN.


The remaining 9-digits of the NSN are known as the National Item Identification Number. The first two digits of this number are known as the country identifier.


Federal Supply Group 53 consists of hardware and abrasives items. Federal Supply Code 53 is subdivided into the following:


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 hardware and abrasives

What Is Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 hardware and abrasives?

Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 refers to a specific two-digit code used by the U.S. Government and NATO nations to identify and manage items categorized as "Hardware and Abrasives" such as Screws, Bolts, Studs, Nuts and Washers, Nails Machine Keys and Pins. This code forms the initial two digits of a National Stock Number (NSN), which serves as a unique identifier for these parts for ease of trade and management.

Which Federal Supply Classes (FSC) Are Included in FSG 53 hardware and abrasives?

FSG 53 hardware and abrasives encompasses a range of Federal Supply Classes (FSCs) that further categorize specific items based on their features or general use. FSCs included within this group include:

  • FSC5305 - Screws
  • FSC5306 - Bolts
  • FSC5307 - Studs
  • FSC5310 - Nuts and Washers
  • FSC5315 - Nails Machine Keys and Pins
  • FSC5320 - Rivets
  • FSC5325 - Fastening Devices
  • FSC5330 - Packing and Gasket Materials
  • FSC5331 - O Ring
  • FSC5335 - Metal Screening
  • FSC5340 - Hardware Commercial
  • FSC5341 - Brackets
  • FSC5342 - Hardware Weapon System
  • FSC5345 - Disks and Stones Abrasive
  • FSC5350 - Abrasive Materials
  • FSC5355 - Knobs and Pointers
  • FSC5360 - Coil Flat Leaf and Wire Springs
  • FSC5365 - Bushings Rings Shims and Spacers

What Part Types Are Covered in FSG 53 hardware and abrasives?

FSG 53 organizes a diverse range of marine-related parts, including: Screws, Bolts, Studs, Nuts and Washers, Nails Machine Keys and Pins. To view a comprehensive selection, browse our individual FSC catalogs for FSG 53

Which Manufacturers Are Associated with Stocked Parts Listed under FSG 53 hardware and abrasives?

Here on ASAP Distribution, FSG 53 parts that we have in stock have been sourced from reputable manufacturers like Alcoa Fastening Systems Ltd, Alcoa Global Fasteners Inc, Huck International Inc, Sps Technologies Inc, Leica Geosystems Inc. Be sure to browse our individual FSC lists to view our current stock, and you are also encouraged to explore our manufacturer catalogs or use our provided search tool to see what else we feature from them.

What National Stock Numbers (NSN) Are Associated with Stocked Part Numbers Listed under Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 hardware and abrasives?

With our current selection, the NSNs we feature that are associated with Federal Supply Group (FSG) 53 hardware and abrasives part numbers include 5305000000094, 5305000000094, 5305000000094, 5305000000094, 5305000011366.

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