The Coupling Half,quick Disconnect, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-245-7604, 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 Foster Manufacturing Co, Inc. Dba Foster Manufacturing Co. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4730-01-245-7604 |
| Primary Part Number | K8S16 |
| Item Name | Coupling Half,quick Disconnect |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Foster Manufacturing Co, Inc. Dba Foster Manufacturing Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Connection Style | BOSS GASKET SEAL ALL ENDS |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Connection Type | THREADED INTERNAL BOSS FIRST FLUID END CONNECTION |
| Style Designator | MALE COUPLING HALF |
| Quick Disconnect Nominal Size | 1.000 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Leg Length | 2.580 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 1.313 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Thread Class | 2B ALL ENDS |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 12 ALL ENDS |
| Material | STEEL BODY |
| Quick Disconnect Method | PUSH-LOCK SECOND QUICK DISCONNECT END |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ALL ENDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3789782 | Oshkosh Defense Llc (USA) |
| 12357237-4 | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| K8S16 PRIMARY | Foster Manufacturing Co, Inc. Dba Foster Manufacturing Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| H8-63-T16 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| H8-63-T16 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Quick Coupling Division |
| 12357237 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| 3789782 | 5/9 Secondary reference Oshkosh Corp |
NSN 4730-01-245-7604 is a Coupling Half,quick Disconnect, manufactured by Foster Manufacturing Co, Inc. Dba Foster Manufacturing Co, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-01-245-7604 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3789782 (Oshkosh Defense Llc), 12357237-4 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), K8S16 (Foster Manufacturing Co, Inc. Dba Foster Manufacturing Co).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-245-7605. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for K8S16: Connection Style: BOSS GASKET SEAL ALL ENDS; Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Connection Type: THREADED INTERNAL BOSS FIRST FLUID END CONNECTION; Style Designator: MALE COUPLING HALF. 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.