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MIL-S-16293Strainer,sediment

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4730-00-278-2604 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-278-2604 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-278-2604. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-16293.
Features
  • Strainer,sediment — FSC 4730
  • First Intake Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • First Discharge Connection Relationship to Intake Connection: IDENTICAL TO FIRST INTAKE CONNECTION
  • First Intake Flange Shape Style: ROUND W/UNTHREADED BOLT HOLES
  • Filtering Media Design: MESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
  • First Intake Connection Type: THREADED INTERNAL PIPE HEAD SIDE
  • Operating Pressure: 400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
  • First Intake Thread Series Designator: NPT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Iron Cast Body construction
General Description

The Strainer,sediment, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-278-2604, 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 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4730-00-278-2604
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-16293
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
StatusACTIVE
First Intake Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
First Discharge Connection Relationship to Intake ConnectionIDENTICAL TO FIRST INTAKE CONNECTION
First Intake Flange Shape StyleROUND W/UNTHREADED BOLT HOLES
Filtering Media DesignMESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
First Intake Connection TypeTHREADED INTERNAL PIPE HEAD SIDE
Operating Pressure400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
First Intake Thread Series DesignatorNPT
Style DesignatorY STRAINER W/THREADED COVER
First Intake Flange Face StylePLAIN
Media for Which DesignedANY ACCEPTABLE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE AND Y STYLE AND 250 CLASS
Wire Diameter0.014 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating100.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
Mesh Size20.0
MaterialIRON CAST BODY
MaterialNICKEL ALLOY SCREENING
Mounting TypeINLET CONNECTION AND OUTLET CONNECTION LINE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4730-00-278-2600 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2601 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2602 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2606 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-278-2607 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer,sediment
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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4730-00-289-5457 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-808-7447B5-45-2590 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-16293 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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988 1-2SIZE1-2 125PSI
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-278-2604?

NSN 4730-00-278-2604 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4730-00-278-2604?

NSN 4730-00-278-2604 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-S-16293 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 4730-00-278-2604?

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

What are the specifications of MIL-S-16293?

Key specifications for MIL-S-16293: First Intake Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; First Discharge Connection Relationship to Intake Connection: IDENTICAL TO FIRST INTAKE CONNECTION; First Intake Flange Shape Style: ROUND W/UNTHREADED BOLT HOLES; Filtering Media Design: MESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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