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B687R-48BNipple,pipe

American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International · NSN 4730-00-196-1983 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-196-1983 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-196-1983. Primary manufacturer part number: B687R-48B.
Features
  • Nipple,pipe — FSC 4730
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • Style Designator: LONG
  • Nominal Overall Length: 3.000 INCHES IN
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 230 OVERALL
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • Thread Series Designator: NPT ALL ENDS
  • Specification/standard Data: 81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD AND 96906-MS51846 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 230 Overall construction
General Description

The Nipple,pipe, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-196-1983, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (No Item Name Available) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The primary manufacturer of record is American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4730-00-196-1983
Primary Part NumberB687R-48B
Item NameNipple,pipe
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
StatusCANCELLED
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
Style DesignatorLONG
Nominal Overall Length3.000 INCHES IN
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 230 OVERALL
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
Thread Series DesignatorNPT ALL ENDS
Specification/standard Data81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD AND 96906-MS51846 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 230 OVERALL
Style DesignatorLONG
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B43 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Pipe Wall Thickness Designation for Which DesignedSCHEDULE STD ALL ENDS
Nominal Overall Length3.000 INCHES IN
Connection StylePLAIN (PIPE) ALL ENDS
Thread Series DesignatorNPT ALL ENDS
Pipe Wall Thickness Designation for Which DesignedSCHEDULE STD ALL ENDS
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B43 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Specification/standard Data81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD AND 96906-MS51846 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
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Blade,thickness Gage
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6680-00-580-7813 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
009263 Uniflite Inc (USA)
MS51846-48 Kennecott Corp Chase Brass Group Cleveland Mill Div (USA)
MS51846-48 Ga Pipe Inc Dba Trenton Pipe Nipple Co (USA)
B687R-48B PRIMARY American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
528 3-8 Kennecott Corp Chase Brass Group Cleveland Mill Div (USA)
WWN351 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MS51846-48 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
ASTM-B687 American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
215PNL-6-30 Imperial (USA)
4568K155 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
Related Parts
5998-00-003-9139INTERCHANGEABLE
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5307-00-219-7019INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD,PLAIN
SM-B-157370
5210-00-233-5474INTERCHANGEABLE
BLADE,THICKNESS GAGE
599-9647-15
6680-00-580-7813INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
6680-00-585-0992INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
G155-3
5950-00-647-8570INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
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RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
52838

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-196-1983?

NSN 4730-00-196-1983 is a Nipple,pipe, manufactured by American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International, classified under FSC 4730 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4730-00-196-1983?

NSN 4730-00-196-1983 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 009263 (Uniflite Inc), MS51846-48 (Kennecott Corp Chase Brass Group Cleveland Mill Div), MS51846-48 (Ga Pipe Inc Dba Trenton Pipe Nipple Co), B687R-48B (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International), 528 3-8 (Kennecott Corp Chase Brass Group Cleveland Mill Div) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 4730-00-196-1983?

There are 7 known substitutes for 4730-00-196-1983: 5998-00-003-9139, 5307-00-219-7019, 5210-00-233-5474 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B687R-48B?

Key specifications for B687R-48B: Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES ALL ENDS IN; Style Designator: LONG; Nominal Overall Length: 3.000 INCHES IN; Material: COPPER ALLOY 230 OVERALL. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4730-00-196-1983 still in active supply?

NSN 4730-00-196-1983 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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