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MILC17596Compressor Unit,reciprocating

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4310-00-693-2659 · FSC 4310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4310-00-693-2659 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4310-00-693-2659. Primary manufacturer part number: MILC17596.
Features
  • Compressor Unit,reciprocating — FSC 4310
  • Unloader Type: AUTOMATIC
  • Unpackaged Unit Width: 40.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Receiver Tank Capacity: 11.00 CUBIC FEET
  • Reference Data and Literature: AF TO. 34Y1-131-1
  • Mounting Type: BASE
  • Reciprocating Compressor Design: SINGLE ACTING
  • Safety Device Type: HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN SWITCH AND RELIEF VALVE
Applications
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Industrial process pumping
  • Military vehicle hydraulics
General Description

The Compressor Unit,reciprocating, cataloged under National Stock Number 4310-00-693-2659, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4310 (No Item Name Available) of the Pumps and Compressors group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4310-00-693-2659
Primary Part NumberMILC17596
Item NameCompressor Unit,reciprocating
FSC / FSG4310 / 43 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Unloader TypeAUTOMATIC
Unpackaged Unit Width40.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Receiver Tank Capacity11.00 CUBIC FEET
Reference Data and LiteratureAF TO. 34Y1-131-1
Mounting TypeBASE
Reciprocating Compressor DesignSINGLE ACTING
Safety Device TypeHIGH TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN SWITCH AND RELIEF VALVE
PhaseTHREE
Features ProvidedFUNGUS RESISTANT TREATMENT
Prime Mover TypeELECTRIC MOTOR
Functional DescriptionTHE AIR COMPRESSOR IS A STATIONARY,ELECTRIC-MOTOR DRIVEN,DOUBLE-STAGE UNIT INTENDED FOR HEAVY DUTY SERVICE IN INSTALLATIONS WHERE A STEADY VOLUME OF AIR IN A PRESSURE RANGE OF 5 TO 125 PSI IS REQUIRED
Intake Connection Quantity1
Cylinder Arrangement StyleVERTICAL DESIGN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-17596 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataMB-5 TYPE
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY PAC FEAT
Frequency in Hertz60.0
Unpackaged Unit Length52.56 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Stage Quantity2
Unpackaged Unit Height99.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating Per Function380.0 FAHRENHEIT DISCHARGE DEGF
Voltage in Volts and Current Type208.0 AC
Compressed Gas Cooling MediumAIR
Duty Cycle in Percent100
Cooling System DesignSINGLE
Prime Mover Cooling MediumAIR
Discharge Flow Rate130.000 CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE
Gas for Which DesignedAIR
Compressor Cooling MediumAIR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4310-00-133-3512 INTERCHANGEABLE
Compressor Unit,reciprocating
4310-00-693-2660 INTERCHANGEABLE
Compressor Unit,reciprocating
4310-00-901-0727350L INTERCHANGEABLE
Compressor Unit,reciprocating
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
4310-00-957-9260 INTERCHANGEABLE
Compressor Unit,reciprocating
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILC17596 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4310-00-133-3512INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR UNIT,RECIPROCATING
4310-00-693-2660INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR UNIT,RECIPROCATING
4310-00-901-0727INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR UNIT,RECIPROCATING
350L
4310-00-957-9260INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR UNIT,RECIPROCATING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4310-00-693-2659?

NSN 4310-00-693-2659 is a Compressor Unit,reciprocating, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 4310 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4310-00-693-2659?

NSN 4310-00-693-2659 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MILC17596 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 4310-00-693-2659?

There are 4 known substitutes for 4310-00-693-2659: 4310-00-133-3512, 4310-00-693-2660, 4310-00-901-0727 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILC17596?

Key specifications for MILC17596: Unloader Type: AUTOMATIC; Special Features: REDUCED VOLTAGE,AUTO TRANSFORMED-TYPE MOTOR STARTER W/65 AND 80 PCT TAPS; Unpackaged Unit Width: 40.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Receiver Tank Capacity: 11.00 CUBIC FEET. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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