The Cartridge,dehydrator, cataloged under National Stock Number 4440-00-224-6538, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4440 (Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators) of the Furnace, Steam, Drying, Nuclear Reactors group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4440-00-224-6538 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,dehydrator |
| FSC / FSG | 4440 / 44 — Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Desiccant Type | SILICA GEL |
| Material | STEEL BODY |
| Material | GLASS FIBER FILTERING |
| Body Overall Height | 9.970 INCHES MINIMUM AND 10.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Dispersion Tube | NOT INCLUDED |
| Body Overall Diameter | 2.380 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.680 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 254406 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1380-01C | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Devices and Components Co Inc |
NSN 4440-00-224-6538 is a Cartridge,dehydrator, classified under FSC 4440, Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4440-00-224-6538: Desiccant Type: SILICA GEL; Material: STEEL BODY; Material: GLASS FIBER FILTERING; Body Overall Height: 9.970 INCHES MINIMUM AND 10.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 6 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.