The Valve,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-034-3012, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. The manufacturer of record is Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div. Government technical data includes 23 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4820-01-034-3012 |
| Primary Part Number | THR55FW |
| Item Name | Valve,expansion |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flow Control Device | CAGE |
| Valve Equalizer Location | EXTERNAL |
| Second End Relationship with First End | IDENTICAL |
| Body Style | ANGLE GIVE "ADQM" OR "ADQN" IF FLANGED ONE OR TWO ENDS |
| First End Style Designator | PLAIN |
| Bulb Length | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Valve Equalizer Connection Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP BULB |
| Refrigeration Capacity in Btu Per Hour | 55.0 |
| End Connection Quantity | 2 |
| Capillary Tube Length | 120.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First End Connection Type | UNTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE |
| Valve Evaporator Temp Range Designation | LOW |
| Bulb Media Type | REFRIGERANT 12 |
| First End Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING FLOW CONTROL DEVICE |
| Valve Expansion Control Type | THERMOSTATIC |
| Media for Which Designed | REFRIGERANT 12 |
| Valve Equalizer Connection Type | FLARED TUBE |
| Valve Pressure Limiting Device | NOT INCLUDED |
| Furnished Items | BULB MOUNTING CLAMP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| THR55FW PRIMARY | Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div (USA) |
NSN 4820-01-034-3012 is a Valve,expansion, manufactured by Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 4820-01-034-3012 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: THR55FW (Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div).
Key specifications for THR55FW: Flow Control Device: CAGE; Valve Equalizer Location: EXTERNAL; Second End Relationship with First End: IDENTICAL; Body Style: ANGLE GIVE "ADQM" OR "ADQN" IF FLANGED ONE OR TWO ENDS. 23 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.
NSN 4820-01-034-3012 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.