The Packing Nut, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-162-4332, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4730-01-162-4332 |
| Primary Part Number | 8513-2A |
| Item Name | Packing Nut |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length to Shoulder | 0.581 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.480 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | KNURLED, INTERNAL THREAD, SHOULDERED |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Thread Size | 7/8-16 |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UN |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Major Unthreaded Outside Diameter | 1.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Location | INTERNAL |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| Smallest Inside Diameter | 0.335 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8513-2A PRIMARY | Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco (USA) |
| AV68-012 PIECE 34 | Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AV68-012 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco |
NSN 4730-01-162-4332 is a Packing Nut, manufactured by Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-01-162-4332 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8513-2A (Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco), AV68-012 PIECE 34 (Automatic Switch Company Dba Asco).
Key specifications for 8513-2A: Length to Shoulder: 0.581 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Length: 0.480 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Style Designator: KNURLED, INTERNAL THREAD, SHOULDERED; Overall Length: 0.750 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.