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BM-11Strainer Element,sediment

Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc · NSN 4730-00-470-6979 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-00-470-6979 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-00-470-6979. Primary manufacturer part number: BM-11.
Features
  • Strainer Element,sediment — FSC 4730
  • End Connection Type: PLAIN SECOND END
  • Perforation Quantity: 80.0 PER SQUARE INCH
  • Filtering Media Design: PERFORATED
  • First End Flange Thickness: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN
  • Length: 9.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Connection Type: FLANGED FIRST END
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting construction
General Description

The Strainer Element,sediment, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-470-6979, 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 Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4730-00-470-6979
Primary Part NumberBM-11
Item NameStrainer Element,sediment
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGross Mechanical Laboratories Inc
StatusACTIVE
End Connection TypePLAIN SECOND END
Perforation Quantity80.0 PER SQUARE INCH
Filtering Media DesignPERFORATED
First End Flange Thickness0.200 INCHES NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN
Length9.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End Connection TypeFLANGED FIRST END
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE
Element Outside Diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Perforation Diameter0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4730-00-516-741911A8094 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,fluid Passage
Napco International Llc Dba Napco International Inc
7450-01-012-4243 INTERCHANGEABLE
Recorder,sound
4730-01-027-0723070-11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,pipe to Tube
Compass Water Solutions, Inc
5310-01-692-7270BM-11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,round
Whittet-Higgins Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
S85B Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc (USA)
SA-2500 ITEM 11 Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc (USA)
BM-11 PRIMARY Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-516-7419INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,FLUID PASSAGE
11A8094
7450-01-012-4243INTERCHANGEABLE
RECORDER,SOUND
4730-01-027-0723INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE TO TUBE
070-11
5310-01-692-7270INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,ROUND
BM-11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-00-470-6979?

NSN 4730-00-470-6979 is a Strainer Element,sediment, manufactured by Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 4730 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4730-00-470-6979?

NSN 4730-00-470-6979 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: S85B (Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc), SA-2500 ITEM 11 (Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc), BM-11 (Gross Mechanical Laboratories Inc).

What NSN replaces 4730-00-470-6979?

There are 4 known substitutes for 4730-00-470-6979: 4730-00-516-7419, 7450-01-012-4243, 4730-01-027-0723 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BM-11?

Key specifications for BM-11: Special Features: BAND HANGER AT OPEN END; End Connection Type: PLAIN SECOND END; Perforation Quantity: 80.0 PER SQUARE INCH; Filtering Media Design: PERFORATED. 12 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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