The Tubing,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-01-253-5558, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4720-01-253-5558 |
| Item Name | Tubing,nonmetallic |
| FSC / FSG | 4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-R-6855 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 2 CLASS AND 60 GRADE |
| Inside Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 1500 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Outer Covering Environmental Protection | OZONE RESISTANT AND OIL RESISTANT AND WEATHERPROOF |
| Material | RUBBER SYNTHETIC TUBE |
| Nonmetallic Hardness Rating | 60.0 NOMINAL SHORE DUROMETER A |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-R-6855 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 564-0077-016 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4720-01-253-5558 is a Tubing,nonmetallic, classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4720-01-253-5558: Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Outside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-6855 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION. 11 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.