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M16293C15Strainer,sediment

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4730-00-278-2601 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-278-2601 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-278-2601. Primary manufacturer part number: M16293C15.
Features
  • Strainer,sediment — FSC 4730
  • First Intake Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Style Designator: Y STRAINER W/THREADED COVER
  • Media for Which Designed: ANY ACCEPTABLE
  • Operating Pressure: 400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
  • First Discharge Connection Relationship to Intake Connection: IDENTICAL TO FIRST INTAKE CONNECTION
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OR NICKEL ALLOY SCREENING
  • First Intake Nominal Thread Size: 0.750 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy or Nickel Alloy Screening construction
General Description

The Strainer,sediment, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-278-2601, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN4730-00-278-2601
Primary Part NumberM16293C15
Item NameStrainer,sediment
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
First Intake Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Style DesignatorY STRAINER W/THREADED COVER
Media for Which DesignedANY ACCEPTABLE
Operating Pressure400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
First Discharge Connection Relationship to Intake ConnectionIDENTICAL TO FIRST INTAKE CONNECTION
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OR NICKEL ALLOY SCREENING
First Intake Nominal Thread Size0.750 INCHES IN
Wire Diameter0.014 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE AND Y STYLE AND 250 CLASS
MaterialIRON OR STEEL BODY
Mounting TypeINLET CONNECTION AND OUTLET CONNECTION LINE
Mesh Size20.0
Filtering Media DesignMESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
First Intake Connection TypeTHREADED INTERNAL PIPE LINE
First Intake Thread Series DesignatorNPT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4730-00-278-2600 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2606 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2607 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2624 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-279-0337 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-289-5279988 1-2SIZE1-2 125PSI INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M16293C15 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILS16293 Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works (USA)
MILS16293 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILS16293 Arkay Co (USA)
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4730-00-278-2607INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2624INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-279-0337INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-289-5279INTERCHANGEABLE
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988 1-2SIZE1-2 125PSI
4730-00-289-5457INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-808-7447INTERCHANGEABLE
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B5-45-2590
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-278-2601?

NSN 4730-00-278-2601 is a Strainer,sediment, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 4730 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4730-00-278-2601?

NSN 4730-00-278-2601 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: M16293C15 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILS16293 (Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works), MILS16293 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILS16293 (Arkay Co).

What NSN replaces 4730-00-278-2601?

There are 12 known substitutes for 4730-00-278-2601: 4730-00-278-2600, 4730-00-278-2602, 4730-00-278-2604 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M16293C15?

Key specifications for M16293C15: First Intake Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Style Designator: Y STRAINER W/THREADED COVER; Media for Which Designed: ANY ACCEPTABLE; Operating Pressure: 400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 4730-00-278-2601 still in active supply?

NSN 4730-00-278-2601 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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