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MIL-R-6855Tubing,nonmetallic

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4720-00-235-5468 · FSC 4720 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4720-00-235-5468 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4720-00-235-5468. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-R-6855.
Features
  • Tubing,nonmetallic — FSC 4720
  • Inside Surface Condition: SMOOTH
  • Flexibility: FLEXIBLE
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-6855 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Outside Diameter: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Media for Which Designed: WATER SINGLE RESPONSE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 40 GRADE AND 3 CLASS
  • Inside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Rubber Synthetic Tube construction
General Description

The Tubing,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-00-235-5468, 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 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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
NSN4720-00-235-5468
Primary Part NumberMIL-R-6855
Item NameTubing,nonmetallic
FSC / FSG4720 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Inside Surface ConditionSMOOTH
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-6855 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Outside Diameter0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Media for Which DesignedWATER SINGLE RESPONSE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data40 GRADE AND 3 CLASS
Inside Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Minimum Tensile Strength1000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Outer Covering Environmental ProtectionCOLD RESISTANT
MaterialRUBBER SYNTHETIC TUBE
Nonmetallic Hardness Rating35.0 MINIMUM SHORE DUROMETER A AND 45.0 MAXIMUM SHORE DUROMETER A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4720-00-043-1466C6408-25 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Cole-Parmer Instrument Company, Llc
4720-00-058-4356E3603/0.094IDX0.1560050FT INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-197-4862R3603 1/2IDX3/4OD INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-375-6217R3603 1/16ID3/160D INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-410-4288E3603 3/16X5/16 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-410-4290 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
4720-00-792-2089R3603 1/4IDX1/2OD INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-800-7970R3603 1/2ID5/8OD INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-818-3478AAC00007 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
4720-00-886-5265R3603 5/16IDX5/8OD INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-R-6855 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M6855/4-20L149 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-6855/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
R3603 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (USA)
Related Parts
4720-00-043-1466INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
C6408-25
4720-00-058-4356INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
E3603/0.094IDX0.1560050FT
4720-00-197-4862INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
R3603 1/2IDX3/4OD
4720-00-375-6217INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
R3603 1/16ID3/160D
4720-00-410-4288INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
E3603 3/16X5/16
4720-00-410-4290INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
4720-00-792-2089INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
R3603 1/4IDX1/2OD
4720-00-800-7970INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
R3603 1/2ID5/8OD
4720-00-818-3478INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
AAC00007
4720-00-886-5265INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
R3603 5/16IDX5/8OD
4720-01-010-7694INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
R3603 1/16ID1/8OD1/32WTHK50FTLG
4720-01-037-6268INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4720-00-235-5468?

NSN 4720-00-235-5468 is a Tubing,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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4720-00-235-5468?

NSN 4720-00-235-5468 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-R-6855 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M6855/4-20L149 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-6855/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), R3603 (Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics).

What NSN replaces 4720-00-235-5468?

There are 12 known substitutes for 4720-00-235-5468: 4720-00-043-1466, 4720-00-058-4356, 4720-00-197-4862 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-R-6855?

Key specifications for MIL-R-6855: Inside Surface Condition: SMOOTH; Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-6855 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Outside Diameter: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4720-00-235-5468 still in active supply?

NSN 4720-00-235-5468 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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