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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

HFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAEValve,expansion

Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div · NSN 4820-01-241-5478 · FSC 4820 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4820-01-241-5478 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4820-01-241-5478. Primary manufacturer part number: HFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAE.
Features
  • Valve,expansion — FSC 4820
  • Refrigeration Capacity in Btu Per Hour: 12.0
  • Valve Equalizer Location: EXTERNAL
  • Valve Equalizer Connection Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Valve Equalizer Connection Type: FLARED TUBE
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY STEM
  • Mounting Method: CLAMP BULB
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SEAT
Applications
  • Flow control in piping systems
  • Pressure regulation
  • Steam and fluid isolation
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Stem construction
General Description

The Valve,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-241-5478, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (No Item Name Available) of the Valves group. The primary manufacturer of record is Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4820-01-241-5478
Primary Part NumberHFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAE
Item NameValve,expansion
FSC / FSG4820 / 48 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEmerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div
StatusACTIVE
Refrigeration Capacity in Btu Per Hour12.0
Valve Equalizer LocationEXTERNAL
Valve Equalizer Connection Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Valve Equalizer Connection TypeFLARED TUBE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY STEM
Mounting MethodCLAMP BULB
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING SEAT
Second End Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Media for Which DesignedREFRIGERANT 12
First End Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Valve Pressure Limiting DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Second End Seat Angle in Deg45.0
Flow Control DeviceDISK, FLAT
First End Style DesignatorFLARED
Second End Style DesignatorFLARED
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY AND STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY
First End Thread Class2A A
Valve Expansion Control TypeTHERMOSTATIC
Bulb Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First End Seat Angle in Deg45.0
First End Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE
Capillary Tube Length60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Second End Thread Class2A A
Valve Evaporator Temp Range DesignationLOW
Bulb Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Second End Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Body StyleANGLE GIVE "ADQM" OR "ADQN" IF FLANGED ONE OR TWO ENDS
Second End Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE
Second End Relationship with First EndNOT IDENTICAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5360-00-359-8658 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,tension
5330-00-737-4988640959 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Am General Llc
5935-00-878-1502215-00821-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Triumph Aerostructures, Llc Dba Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Integrated Programs Division
4720-01-017-443813710 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly
Paccar Winch Inc Dba Paccar Winch Division
4920-01-109-089613710 INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Unit,synchro
Elbitamerica, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
DE 1 FW Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division (USA)
13710 Alter Harry Co the Div of T E C (USA)
DE 1FW Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Mobile Climate Systems Division Div Mobile Climate Systems Division (USA)
DE1FW Parker Hannifin Corporation Div Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Division Txv Facility (USA)
HFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAE PRIMARY Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div (USA)
200349A Alter Harry Co the Div of T E C (USA)
223-013 Eaton Corp Controls Div (USA)
223-013 Eaton Corp Controls Div (USA)
Related Parts
5360-00-359-8658INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,TENSION
5330-00-737-4988INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
640959
5935-00-878-1502INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
215-00821-3
4720-01-017-4438INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY
13710
4920-01-109-0896INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST UNIT,SYNCHRO
13710

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4820-01-241-5478?

NSN 4820-01-241-5478 is a Valve,expansion, manufactured by Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div, classified under FSC 4820 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4820-01-241-5478?

NSN 4820-01-241-5478 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: DE 1 FW (Parker-Hannifin Corp Div Sporlan Division), 13710 (Alter Harry Co the Div of T E C), DE 1FW (Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Mobile Climate Systems Division Div Mobile Climate Systems Division), DE1FW (Parker Hannifin Corporation Div Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Division Txv Facility), HFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAE (Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 4820-01-241-5478?

There are 5 known substitutes for 4820-01-241-5478: 5360-00-359-8658, 5330-00-737-4988, 5935-00-878-1502 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of HFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAE?

Key specifications for HFE 1FC 3/8X1/2SAE: Refrigeration Capacity in Btu Per Hour: 12.0; Valve Equalizer Location: EXTERNAL; Valve Equalizer Connection Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Valve Equalizer Connection Type: FLARED TUBE. 30 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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