The Stem,fluid Valve, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-459-5685, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. The manufacturer of record is Velan Valve Corp.. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4820-01-459-5685 |
| Primary Part Number | 8555-038-062 |
| Item Name | Stem,fluid Valve |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Velan Valve Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Valve Type for Which Designed | GATE |
| Stem Actuating End Type | THREADED EXTERNALLY |
| Valve Size for Which Designed | 6.000 INCHES IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 316 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 83309-52 6IN ITEM 4 | Velan Valve Corp. (USA) |
| 8555-038-062 PRIMARY | Velan Valve Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 83309-52 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Velan Valve Corp. |
NSN 4820-01-459-5685 is a Stem,fluid Valve, manufactured by Velan Valve Corp., classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 4820-01-459-5685 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 83309-52 6IN ITEM 4 (Velan Valve Corp.), 8555-038-062 (Velan Valve Corp.).
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-459-6006, 4820-01-460-2704, 4820-01-463-0154. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8555-038-062: Valve Type for Which Designed: GATE; Stem Actuating End Type: THREADED EXTERNALLY; Valve Size for Which Designed: 6.000 INCHES IN; Special Features: NEXT HIGHER ASSY VALVE,GATE CAGE 57574. 4 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.