The Valve,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-027-2237, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. The manufacturer of record is Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4820-01-027-2237 |
| Primary Part Number | SFE1 1-2L |
| Item Name | Valve,expansion |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flow Control Device | DIAPHRAGM |
| Valve Equalizer Location | EXTERNAL |
| Second End Relationship with First End | NOT IDENTICAL |
| Body Style | STRAIGHT THRU |
| First End Style Designator | SOCKET |
| Bulb Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Valve Equalizer Connection Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | WELL BULB |
| Refrigeration Capacity in Btu Per Hour | 18.0 |
| End Connection Quantity | 2 |
| Capillary Tube Length | 60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Second End Style Designator | SOCKET |
| First End Connection Type | UNTHREADED INTERNAL TUBE |
| Valve Evaporator Temp Range Designation | HIGH |
| Bulb Media Type | REFRIGERANT 12 |
| First End Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY FLOW CONTROL DEVICE |
| Material | NICKEL ALLOY OR STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SEAT |
| Valve Expansion Control Type | THERMOSTATIC |
| Media for Which Designed | REFRIGERANT 12 |
| Valve Equalizer Connection Type | FLARED TUBE |
| Valve Pressure Limiting Device | NOT INCLUDED |
| Second End Connection Type | UNTHREADED INTERNAL TUBE |
| Second End Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 0.375 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 |
|---|---|
| SFE1 1-2L PRIMARY | Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TCLE1-1-2FW | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div |
| 1485-55 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Avaho Acquisition Corp Dba Impac |
NSN 4820-01-027-2237 is a Valve,expansion, manufactured by Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 4820-01-027-2237 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SFE1 1-2L (Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-01-381-1730. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for SFE1 1-2L: Flow Control Device: DIAPHRAGM; Valve Equalizer Location: EXTERNAL; Second End Relationship with First End: NOT IDENTICAL; Body Style: STRAIGHT THRU. 26 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.