The Packing Nut, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-140-8912, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4730-01-140-8912 |
| Item Name | Packing Nut |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length to Shoulder | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | KNURLED, INTERNAL THREAD, SHOULDERED |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Casehardening Indicator | CASEHARDENED |
| Thread Size | 3-12 |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UN |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Major Unthreaded Outside Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Location | INTERNAL |
| Material | STEEL |
| Smallest Inside Diameter | 2.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 515-4674140 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 87552-2607 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 32-53-7856 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 515-4674140 ITEM 5 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 87552-2607 ITEM 5 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4674140-0005 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4730-01-140-8912 is a Packing Nut, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4730-01-140-8912: Length to Shoulder: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: KNURLED, INTERNAL THREAD, SHOULDERED; Overall Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.