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B687R-20BNipple,pipe

American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International · NSN 4730-00-222-1837 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-222-1837 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-222-1837. Primary manufacturer part number: B687R-20B.
Features
  • Nipple,pipe — FSC 4730
  • Specification/standard Data: 81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD AND 96906-MS51846 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
  • Nominal Overall Length: 0.875 INCHES IN
  • Thread Series Designator: NPT ALL ENDS
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL
  • Connection Type: THREADED EXTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.540 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • 31 verified cross-references
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 4730-00-222-1837, 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 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 31 commercial cross-references from 24 manufacturers, 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
NSN4730-00-222-1837
Primary Part NumberB687R-20B
Item NameNipple,pipe
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD AND 96906-MS51846 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
Nominal Overall Length0.875 INCHES IN
Thread Series DesignatorNPT ALL ENDS
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS
Nominal Thread Size0.540 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4609-001 Vermeer Equipment (uk) Ltd (GBR)
217-201 Cnh Industrial America Llc Dba Cnh America (USA)
112B1-4 Imperial (USA)
4568K131 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
1-4PT BRASS NI All Craft Screw and Hardware Co Inc (USA)
19X218 Haldex Brake Products Corporation (USA)
78-8675-7117-2 Decisionone Corp Dba Decisionone (USA)
B687R-20B Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
88111 Davey Compressor Co Div of Keco Industries Inc (USA)
B687R-20B PRIMARY American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
5118-178-14 Aesys Technologies, L.l.c. Dba Jackson & Church Hvac Global Div York Shipley Global (USA)
WWN351 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
3892C Imperial (USA)
752-1525 Northern Telecom Inc Telecom Distribution Div (USA)
78-8675-7117-2 Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Document Systems Div
19X0218 Haldex Brake Products Corporation (USA)
1-4PT, BRASS All Craft Screw and Hardware Co Inc (USA)
78-8675-7117-2 3m Deutschland Gmbh Div 3m Government Services, Europe & Shape/nato Relations (DEU)
MS51846-20 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)
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KEY,MACHINE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-222-1837?

NSN 4730-00-222-1837 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 4730-00-222-1837?

NSN 4730-00-222-1837 has 31 cross-referenced part numbers: 4609-001 (Vermeer Equipment (uk) Ltd), 217-201 (Cnh Industrial America Llc Dba Cnh America), 112B1-4 (Imperial), 4568K131 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co), 1-4PT BRASS NI (All Craft Screw and Hardware Co Inc) and 26 more.

What NSN replaces 4730-00-222-1837?

There are 12 known substitutes for 4730-00-222-1837: 5315-00-058-6064, 5961-00-127-1473, 6320-00-174-1362 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B687R-20B?

Key specifications for B687R-20B: Specification/standard Data: 81346-ASTM B687 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD AND 96906-MS51846 GOVERNMENT STANDARD; Nominal Overall Length: 0.875 INCHES IN; Thread Series Designator: NPT ALL ENDS; Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4730-00-222-1837 still in active supply?

NSN 4730-00-222-1837 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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