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J513Coupling,tube

Society of Automotive Engineers Inc · NSN 4730-00-278-8863 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-278-8863 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-278-8863. Primary manufacturer part number: J513.
Features
  • Coupling,tube — FSC 4730
  • Connection Style: FLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS
  • Seat Angle: 45.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS
  • Thread Class: 2B ALL ENDS
  • Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated: 0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • Style Designator: SWIVEL, WRENCHING FACILITIES EACH END
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.438 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Overall construction
General Description

The Coupling,tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-278-8863, 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 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4730-00-278-8863
Primary Part NumberJ513
Item NameCoupling,tube
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSociety of Automotive Engineers Inc
StatusACTIVE
Connection StyleFLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS
Seat Angle45.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS
Thread Class2B ALL ENDS
Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
Style DesignatorSWIVEL, WRENCHING FACILITIES EACH END
Nominal Thread Size0.438 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Thread Series DesignatorUNF ALL ENDS
Connection TypeTHREADED INTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS
Nominal Overall Length1.312 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
4730-00-769-3961A-13563 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,tube
Mueller Brass Co.
4730-01-132-4138 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J513 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
US4-4 Kerotest Manufacturing Corp. (USA)
J513 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-769-3961INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,TUBE
A-13563
4730-01-132-4138INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-278-8863?

NSN 4730-00-278-8863 is a Coupling,tube, manufactured by Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, classified under FSC 4730 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4730-00-278-8863?

NSN 4730-00-278-8863 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: J513 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc), US4-4 (Kerotest Manufacturing Corp.), J513 (Sae International Dba Sae International).

What NSN replaces 4730-00-278-8863?

There are 2 known substitutes for 4730-00-278-8863: 4730-00-769-3961, 4730-01-132-4138. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J513?

Key specifications for J513: Connection Style: FLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS; Seat Angle: 45.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS; Thread Class: 2B ALL ENDS; Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated: 0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN. 10 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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