The Cartridge,dehydrator, cataloged under National Stock Number 4440-00-012-4856, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4440 (Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators) of the Furnace, Steam, Drying, Nuclear Reactors group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4440-00-012-4856 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,dehydrator |
| FSC / FSG | 4440 / 44 — Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Line Type for Which Designed | SUCTION |
| Desiccant Type | ALUMINA, ACTIVATED |
| Material | STEEL BODY |
| Dispersion Tube | NOT INCLUDED |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 1.000 POUNDS LBS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G4086 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| G4086 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Air Dry Co of America, Llc |
NSN 4440-00-012-4856 is a Cartridge,dehydrator, classified under FSC 4440, Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4240-00-203-0343, 6685-01-109-1141. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4440-00-012-4856: Line Type for Which Designed: SUCTION; Desiccant Type: ALUMINA, ACTIVATED; Special Features: FOR REMOVAL OF OIL VAPOR,WATER VAPOR; Material: STEEL BODY. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.