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257B-14SValve,expansion

Superior Valve Co · NSN 4820-01-372-8101 · FSC 4820 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4820-01-372-8101 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4820-01-372-8101. Primary manufacturer part number: 257B-14S.
Features
  • Valve,expansion — FSC 4820
  • Body Style: STRAIGHT THRU Y-PATTERN GIVE "ADQL" ONLY WHEN BOTH ENDS FLANGED
  • End Connection Quantity: 2
  • Flow Control Device: DISK, PLUG TYPE
  • Second End Relationship with First End: IDENTICAL
  • First End Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • First End Connection Type: UNTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE
  • First End Style Designator: PLAIN
Applications
  • Flow control in piping systems
  • Pressure regulation
  • Steam and fluid isolation
General Description

The Valve,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-372-8101, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (No Item Name Available) of the Valves group. The primary manufacturer of record is Superior Valve Co. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4820-01-372-8101
Primary Part Number257B-14S
Item NameValve,expansion
FSC / FSG4820 / 48 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSuperior Valve Co
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleSTRAIGHT THRU Y-PATTERN GIVE "ADQL" ONLY WHEN BOTH ENDS FLANGED
End Connection Quantity2
Flow Control DeviceDISK, PLUG TYPE
Second End Relationship with First EndIDENTICAL
First End Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First End Connection TypeUNTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE
First End Style DesignatorPLAIN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
4310-00-173-5268257B INTERCHANGEABLE
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5945-00-247-83648193581 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5940-00-269-2219257103 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2810-00-979-7520257B INTERCHANGEABLE
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5342-01-163-0784601 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5210-01-480-2078 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
257B-14S PRIMARY Superior Valve Co (USA)
257B Superior Valve Co (USA)
Related Parts
4310-00-173-5268INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
257B
5945-00-247-8364INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
8193581
5940-00-269-2219INTERCHANGEABLE
POST,BINDING,ELECTRICAL
257103
2810-00-979-7520INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,VACUUM PUMP DR
257B
5342-01-163-0784INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,QUICK RELEASE
601
6625-01-457-7358INTERCHANGEABLE
MONITOR,PHASE
257B
5210-01-480-2078INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,SURFACE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4820-01-372-8101?

NSN 4820-01-372-8101 is a Valve,expansion, manufactured by Superior Valve Co, classified under FSC 4820 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4820-01-372-8101?

NSN 4820-01-372-8101 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 257B-14S (Superior Valve Co), 257B (Superior Valve Co).

What NSN replaces 4820-01-372-8101?

There are 7 known substitutes for 4820-01-372-8101: 4310-00-173-5268, 5945-00-247-8364, 5940-00-269-2219 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 257B-14S?

Key specifications for 257B-14S: Body Style: STRAIGHT THRU Y-PATTERN GIVE "ADQL" ONLY WHEN BOTH ENDS FLANGED; End Connection Quantity: 2; Flow Control Device: DISK, PLUG TYPE; Second End Relationship with First End: IDENTICAL. 7 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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