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MIL-H-3868Hose Assembly,nonmetallic

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4720-00-229-0658 · FSC 4720 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4720-00-229-0658 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4720-00-229-0658. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-H-3868.
Features
  • Hose Assembly,nonmetallic — FSC 4720
  • Outside Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND FIRST END
  • Connection Style: SWIVEL NUT, GASKET SEAL FIRST END
  • End Connection Design: STRAIGHT FIRST END
  • End Connection Design: STRAIGHT SECOND END
  • Layer Composition and Location: OUTER LAYER MOLDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE AND 1ST LAYER BRAIDED STEEL WIRE
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES SECOND END IN
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Hose Assembly,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-00-229-0658, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (No Item Name Available) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings 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 27 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4720-00-229-0658
Primary Part NumberMIL-H-3868
Item NameHose Assembly,nonmetallic
FSC / FSG4720 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Outside Diameter0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND FIRST END
Connection StyleSWIVEL NUT, GASKET SEAL FIRST END
End Connection DesignSTRAIGHT FIRST END
End Connection DesignSTRAIGHT SECOND END
Layer Composition and LocationOUTER LAYER MOLDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE AND 1ST LAYER BRAIDED STEEL WIRE
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES SECOND END IN
Thread Quantity Per Inch14 FIRST END
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE AND 3 STYLE AND B GRADE
Hydrostatic Test Pressure1250.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES FIRST END IN
Measuring Method and Length15.000 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN
Inside Surface ConditionSMOOTH
Burst Test Pressure6000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Temp Rating-40.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF
Thread Quantity Per Inch14 SECOND END
Outer Covering Environmental ProtectionABRASION RESISTANT AND LIGHT RESISTANT
Inside Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Media for Which DesignedOIL, LUBRICATING, DIESTER BASE SINGLE RESPONSE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-H-3868 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Connection TypeTHREADED INTERNAL PIPE FIRST END
Thread Series DesignatorNPT SECOND END
Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL PIPE SECOND END
Connection StylePLAIN SECOND END
Thread Series DesignatorNPT FIRST END
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND SECOND END
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
4720-00-020-8568MSS0208568 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Mid-State Sales, Inc. Div Defense Products Group
4720-00-141-8311 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-H-3868 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4720-00-020-8568INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
MSS0208568
4720-00-141-8311INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4720-00-229-0658?

NSN 4720-00-229-0658 is a Hose Assembly,nonmetallic, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 4720 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4720-00-229-0658?

NSN 4720-00-229-0658 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-H-3868 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 4720-00-229-0658?

There are 2 known substitutes for 4720-00-229-0658: 4720-00-020-8568, 4720-00-141-8311. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-H-3868?

Key specifications for MIL-H-3868: Outside Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND FIRST END; Connection Style: SWIVEL NUT, GASKET SEAL FIRST END; End Connection Design: STRAIGHT FIRST END. 27 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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