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B687R-72BNipple,pipe

American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International · NSN 4730-00-196-1998 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-196-1998 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-196-1998. Primary manufacturer part number: B687R-72B.
Features
  • Nipple,pipe — FSC 4730
  • Material Document and Classification: ASTM B43 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Specification/standard Data: 81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • Thread Series Designator: NPT ALL ENDS
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • Connection Style: PLAIN (PIPE) ALL ENDS
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Overall construction
General Description

The Nipple,pipe, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-196-1998, 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 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4730-00-196-1998
Primary Part NumberB687R-72B
Item NameNipple,pipe
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
StatusCANCELLED
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B43 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Specification/standard Data81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
Thread Series DesignatorNPT ALL ENDS
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
Connection StylePLAIN (PIPE) ALL ENDS
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS
Specification/standard Data81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
Style DesignatorLONG
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B43 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Nominal Overall Length6.000 INCHES IN
Thread Series DesignatorNPT ALL ENDS
Nominal Overall Length6.000 INCHES IN
Style DesignatorLONG
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
4820-00-010-166702433 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,valve
William Powell Company, the Dba Powell Valve Div the Starflo Corporation
4730-00-196-1994B687R-68B INTERCHANGEABLE
Nipple,pipe
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6625-00-408-283502433 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
Simpson Electric Company, Inc.
5330-00-477-042502433 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Defense Logistics Agency Dba Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
7510-01-430-213852106001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ribbon,inking
Automated Quality Technologies, Inc Dba Lion Precision Div Lion Precision
4330-01-546-0484 INTERCHANGEABLE
Element,exhaust
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
02433-6 Fire Combat, Inc. (USA)
015273T Kovatch Corp. (USA)
02433 Fire Combat, Inc. (USA)
7180758 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc (USA)
MS51846-72 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F45265P31 C Systems Llc Dba Craig Systems Dba Eastern Technologies (USA)
B687R-72C American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
WWN351 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
ASTM-B687 American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
B687R-72B PRIMARY American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
MS51846-72 Ga Pipe Inc Dba Trenton Pipe Nipple Co (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-010-1667INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
02433
4730-00-196-1994INTERCHANGEABLE
NIPPLE,PIPE
B687R-68B
6625-00-408-2835INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
02433
5330-00-477-0425INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
02433
7510-01-430-2138INTERCHANGEABLE
RIBBON,INKING
52106001
4330-01-546-0484INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEMENT,EXHAUST

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-196-1998?

NSN 4730-00-196-1998 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 4730-00-196-1998?

NSN 4730-00-196-1998 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 02433-6 (Fire Combat, Inc.), 015273T (Kovatch Corp.), 02433 (Fire Combat, Inc.), 7180758 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc), MS51846-72 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 4730-00-196-1998?

There are 6 known substitutes for 4730-00-196-1998: 4820-00-010-1667, 4730-00-196-1994, 6625-00-408-2835 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B687R-72B?

Key specifications for B687R-72B: Material Document and Classification: ASTM B43 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Specification/standard Data: 81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD; Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN; Thread Series Designator: NPT ALL ENDS. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4730-00-196-1998 still in active supply?

NSN 4730-00-196-1998 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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