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R3603 1/2ID5/8ODTubing,nonmetallic

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics · NSN 4720-00-800-7970 · FSC 4720 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4720-00-800-7970 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4720-00-800-7970. Primary manufacturer part number: R3603 1/2ID5/8OD.
Features
  • Tubing,nonmetallic — FSC 4720
  • Flexibility: FLEXIBLE
  • Operating Pressure: 14.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS
  • Inside Surface Condition: SMOOTH
  • Material: PLASTIC VINYL TUBE
  • Nonmetallic Hardness Rating: 55.0 NOMINAL SHORE DUROMETER A
  • Exterior Color: CLEAR
  • Minimum Tensile Strength: 1650 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Vinyl Tube construction
General Description

The Tubing,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-00-800-7970, 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 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN4720-00-800-7970
Primary Part NumberR3603 1/2ID5/8OD
Item NameTubing,nonmetallic
FSC / FSG4720 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics
StatusCANCELLED
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE
Operating Pressure14.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS
Inside Surface ConditionSMOOTH
MaterialPLASTIC VINYL TUBE
Nonmetallic Hardness Rating55.0 NOMINAL SHORE DUROMETER A
Exterior ColorCLEAR
Minimum Tensile Strength1650 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Temp Rating-58.0 FAHRENHEIT AND 165.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF
Inside Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Outside Diameter0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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
4720-00-235-5468 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
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
4720-00-800-7969 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
4720-00-818-3478AAC00007 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
TUBING Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (USA)
R3603 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (USA)
R3603 1/2ID5/8OD PRIMARY 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
4720-00-235-5468INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
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
4720-00-800-7969INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4720-00-800-7970?

NSN 4720-00-800-7970 is a Tubing,nonmetallic, manufactured by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, classified under FSC 4720 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4720-00-800-7970?

NSN 4720-00-800-7970 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: TUBING (Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics), R3603 (Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics), R3603 1/2ID5/8OD (Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics).

What NSN replaces 4720-00-800-7970?

There are 12 known substitutes for 4720-00-800-7970: 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 R3603 1/2ID5/8OD?

Key specifications for R3603 1/2ID5/8OD: Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Operating Pressure: 14.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS; Inside Surface Condition: SMOOTH; Material: PLASTIC VINYL TUBE. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4720-00-800-7970 still in active supply?

NSN 4720-00-800-7970 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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