The Valve,ball, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-280-3978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4820-01-280-3978 |
| Item Name | Valve,ball |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Connection Style | PLAIN,OPTIONAL END(PIPE) ALL ENDS |
| Connection Type | THREADED INTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT THRU |
| Operating Pressure | 150.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM FIRST RESPONSE LBS |
| Operating Pressure | 400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SECOND RESPONSE LBS |
| Bonnet Type | INSIDE SCREW |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ALL ENDS |
| Nominal Thread Size | 1.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Bonnet Attachment Method | THREADED |
| Media for Which Designed | WATER-OIL-GAS SECOND RESPONSE |
| Media for Which Designed | STEAM FIRST RESPONSE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Thread Series Designator | NPT ALL ENDS |
| Valve Operation Method | MANUAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| N0 80-1 1/4IN | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept United Brass Works, Inc. Dba United Brass Works |
| 80-1.25IN | 3/9 Design control — primary reference United Brass Works, Inc. Dba United Brass Works |
NSN 4820-01-280-3978 is a Valve,ball, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4820-01-280-3978: Connection Style: PLAIN,OPTIONAL END(PIPE) ALL ENDS; Connection Type: THREADED INTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS; Style Designator: STRAIGHT THRU; Operating Pressure: 150.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM FIRST RESPONSE LBS. 14 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.