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B500Extinguisher,fire

Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp · NSN 4210-01-493-8159 · FSC 4210 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4210-01-493-8159 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4210-01-493-8159. Primary manufacturer part number: B500.
Features
  • Extinguisher,fire — FSC 4210
  • Surface Treatment: ENAMEL CONTAINER
  • Material: ALUMINUM CONTAINER
  • Capacity Rating: 5.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
  • Control Device Type: SQUEEZE-GRIP
  • Extinguishing Agent for Which Designed: DRY CHEMICAL
  • Cylinder Type: SHATTERPROOF
  • Unit Type: CHARGED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Container construction
General Description

The Extinguisher,fire, cataloged under National Stock Number 4210-01-493-8159, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4210 (No Item Name Available) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4210-01-493-8159
Primary Part NumberB500
Item NameExtinguisher,fire
FSC / FSG4210 / 42 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Surface TreatmentENAMEL CONTAINER
MaterialALUMINUM CONTAINER
Capacity Rating5.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
Control Device TypeSQUEEZE-GRIP
Extinguishing Agent for Which DesignedDRY CHEMICAL
Cylinder TypeSHATTERPROOF
Unit TypeCHARGED
Valve TypePERMANENT SHUT-OFF
Design TypeHAND
Extinguishing Agent Discharge MethodSTORED PRESSURE
Charge Design TypeSTANDARD
Furnished Items and Quantity1521 WALL MOUNT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B500 PRIMARY Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp (USA)
A500 Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp (USA)
4210PL0740641 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
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PACKING,PREFORMED
9905-00-388-8817INTERCHANGEABLE
BAND,MARKER
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SEALING WASHER
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4940-00-473-6218INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEANER,STEAM,PRESSURE JET
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4210-01-493-8159?

NSN 4210-01-493-8159 is a Extinguisher,fire, manufactured by Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp, classified under FSC 4210 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4210-01-493-8159?

NSN 4210-01-493-8159 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B500 (Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp), A500 (Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp), 4210PL0740641 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index).

What NSN replaces 4210-01-493-8159?

There are 12 known substitutes for 4210-01-493-8159: 3439-00-076-1279, 5330-00-196-5381, 9905-00-388-8817 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B500?

Key specifications for B500: Surface Treatment: ENAMEL CONTAINER; Material: ALUMINUM CONTAINER; Capacity Rating: 5.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Control Device Type: SQUEEZE-GRIP. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4210-01-493-8159 still in active supply?

NSN 4210-01-493-8159 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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