The Thimble, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-440-6879, 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 Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4730-01-440-6879 |
| Primary Part Number | 800 38R-1/16 THIMBLE |
| Item Name | Thimble |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 800 38R-1/16 THIMBLE PRIMARY | Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C-3127 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works |
NSN 4730-01-440-6879 is a Thimble, manufactured by Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-01-440-6879 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 800 38R-1/16 THIMBLE (Armstrong International Inc Dba Armstrong Machine Works).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-440-6887. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 800 38R-1/16 THIMBLE: End Item Identification: STRATEGIC SEALIFT CONVERSION SHIPS CLASS SSN. 0 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.