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940-36Valve,safety Relief

Aqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc · NSN 4820-00-293-7670 · FSC 4820 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4820-00-293-7670 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4820-00-293-7670. Primary manufacturer part number: 940-36.
Features
  • Valve,safety Relief — FSC 4820
  • Nominal Thread Size: 1.500 INCHES FIRST END IN
  • Style Designator: ANGLE
  • Media for Which Designed: STEAM FIRST RESPONSE
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL
  • Opening Pressure Setting: 5.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
  • Thread Series Designator: NPT FIRST END
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND FIRST END
Applications
  • Flow control in piping systems
  • Pressure regulation
  • Steam and fluid isolation
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Overall construction
General Description

The Valve,safety Relief, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-00-293-7670, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (No Item Name Available) of the Valves group. The primary manufacturer of record is Aqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4820-00-293-7670
Primary Part Number940-36
Item NameValve,safety Relief
FSC / FSG4820 / 48 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc
StatusACTIVE
Nominal Thread Size1.500 INCHES FIRST END IN
Style DesignatorANGLE
Media for Which DesignedSTEAM FIRST RESPONSE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
Opening Pressure Setting5.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Thread Series DesignatorNPT FIRST END
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND FIRST END
Valve Operation MethodAUTOMATIC
Nominal Thread Size1.500 INCHES SECOND END IN
Connection StylePLAIN (PIPE) SECOND END
Maximum Operating Temp200.0 FAHRENHEIT SECOND RESPONSE DEGF
Maximum Operating Temp300.0 FAHRENHEIT FIRST RESPONSE DEGF
Connection StylePLAIN,OPTIONAL END(PIPE) FIRST END
Connection TypeTHREADED INTERNAL PIPE FIRST END
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND SECOND END
Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL PIPE SECOND END
Flow Control DeviceDISK
Operating Pressure50.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM FIRST RESPONSE LBS
Operating Pressure250.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SECOND RESPONSE LBS
Media for Which DesignedWATER-OIL-GAS SECOND RESPONSE
Thread Series DesignatorNPT SECOND END
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
4820-00-294-268393501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Aeroil Products Co Inc
5915-00-501-00742920137-36 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,band Pass
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5935-00-644-682340-1035-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5945-00-825-3200342C972H01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
4820-01-148-6940ASTM F1508-965CCWWB122 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
4820-01-310-4257PG-9002 ITEM 127 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Hydraulic Valve Division
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
940-36 Aqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc (USA)
MIL-V-18634 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
940-36 Aqua-Chem Inc Cleaver-Brooks Div (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-294-2683INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
93501
5915-00-501-0074INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,BAND PASS
2920137-36
5935-00-644-6823INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
40-1035-1
5945-00-825-3200INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
342C972H01
4820-01-148-6940INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
ASTM F1508-965CCWWB122
4820-01-310-4257INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
PG-9002 ITEM 127

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4820-00-293-7670?

NSN 4820-00-293-7670 is a Valve,safety Relief, manufactured by Aqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc, classified under FSC 4820 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4820-00-293-7670?

NSN 4820-00-293-7670 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 940-36 (Aqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc), MIL-V-18634 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 940-36 (Aqua-Chem Inc Cleaver-Brooks Div).

What NSN replaces 4820-00-293-7670?

There are 6 known substitutes for 4820-00-293-7670: 4820-00-294-2683, 5915-00-501-0074, 5935-00-644-6823 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 940-36?

Key specifications for 940-36: Nominal Thread Size: 1.500 INCHES FIRST END IN; Style Designator: ANGLE; Media for Which Designed: STEAM FIRST RESPONSE; Material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL. 21 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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