The Coupling Half,quick Disconnect, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-181-8963, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Quick Coupler Division. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4730-00-181-8963 |
| Primary Part Number | VHC4-4-57 |
| Item Name | Coupling Half,quick Disconnect |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Quick Coupler Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Connection Style | FLARED ALL ENDS |
| Mating End Identification | SNAP-TITE INC. COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT,PART NO. VHN4-4-56 |
| Connection Type | THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE FIRST FLUID END CONNECTION |
| Connection Type | INTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT ALL ENDS |
| Style Designator | MALE COUPLING HALF |
| Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Leg Length | 1.110 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | SELF-SEALING |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.438 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Seat Angle | 37.0 DEGREES |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE BODY |
| Thread Class | 3A ALL ENDS A |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Quick Disconnect Method | PUSH-PULL ALL ENDS |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ALL ENDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VHC4-4-57 PRIMARY | Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Quick Coupler Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LTCT21266-01 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4730-00-181-8963 is a Coupling Half,quick Disconnect, manufactured by Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Quick Coupler Division, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-00-181-8963 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VHC4-4-57 (Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Quick Coupler Division).
Key specifications for VHC4-4-57: Connection Style: FLARED ALL ENDS; Mating End Identification: SNAP-TITE INC. COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT,PART NO. VHN4-4-56; Connection Type: THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE FIRST FLUID END CONNECTION; Connection Type: INTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT ALL ENDS. 15 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.