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MIL-DTL-3701Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 8120-00-285-4733 · FSC 8120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8120-00-285-4733 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8120-00-285-4733. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-3701.
Features
  • Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen — FSC 8120
  • Spec/std Identifying Number: A-A-59860 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Neck Closure: PROVIDED
  • Part a Color Code: YELLOW
  • Cylinder Style Designator: BOTTLE TYPE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3701-1 PART
  • Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3 1/8-11 NS EXTERNAL NS
  • Shatterproof Feature: NOT INCLUDED
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen, cataloged under National Stock Number 8120-00-285-4733, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8120 (No Item Name Available) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8120-00-285-4733
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-3701
Item NameCylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
FSC / FSG8120 / 81 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Spec/std Identifying NumberA-A-59860 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Neck ClosurePROVIDED
Part a Color CodeYELLOW
Cylinder Style DesignatorBOTTLE TYPE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3701-1 PART
Thread Size and Series/type Designator3 1/8-11 NS EXTERNAL NS
Shatterproof FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Part B Color CodeYELLOW
Operating Pressure600.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
Government Type NumberVPIN AA59860-005
Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number8 OR 8AL
Spec/std Controlling AgencyCID
Neck Thread LocationINTERNAL INTERNAL
Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/8-18 NGT INTERNAL
Cross Section Outside Diameter4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Color CodeYELLOW
Neck Thread LocationEXTERNAL EXTERNAL
Capacity Rating10.000 CUBIC FEET NOMINAL
Furnished ItemsVALVE
Color Coded Gas TypeACETYLENE
Part C Color CodeYELLOW
Medical Designation and GradeTECHNICAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6350-00-042-9684MC6VAC INTERCHANGEABLE
Buzzer
Essex Products Group, Inc. Dba Industrial Timer Company
3110-00-100-6147MS19059-2408 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ball,bearing
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6625-00-133-4631PL1293U INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug-in Unit,electrical-Electron
Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5910-00-245-9589 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
4940-00-248-0866SAE-AMS-G-952 TYPE 1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cleaning Gun,pneumatic
Sae International Dba Sae International
8120-00-268-3360 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
4820-00-273-988801977-0105 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Imi Cash Valve Inc
8120-00-597-5670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
8120-00-598-5973 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
8120-00-663-3019 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-3701 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-3701 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS39227-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MC Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the (USA)
Related Parts
6350-00-042-9684INTERCHANGEABLE
BUZZER
MC6VAC
3110-00-100-6147INTERCHANGEABLE
BALL,BEARING
MS19059-2408
6625-00-133-4631INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG-IN UNIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRON
PL1293U
5910-00-245-9589INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
4940-00-248-0866INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEANING GUN,PNEUMATIC
SAE-AMS-G-952 TYPE 1
8120-00-268-3360INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
4820-00-273-9888INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
01977-0105
8120-00-597-5670INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-598-5973INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-663-3019INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
5910-00-686-6856INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
9053183
5950-00-883-7209INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8120-00-285-4733?

NSN 8120-00-285-4733 is a Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 8120 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8120-00-285-4733?

NSN 8120-00-285-4733 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-3701 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-3701 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS39227-1 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MC (Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the).

What NSN replaces 8120-00-285-4733?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8120-00-285-4733: 6350-00-042-9684, 3110-00-100-6147, 6625-00-133-4631 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-3701?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-3701: Spec/std Identifying Number: A-A-59860 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; Neck Closure: PROVIDED; Part a Color Code: YELLOW; Cylinder Style Designator: BOTTLE TYPE. 23 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8120-00-285-4733 still in active supply?

NSN 8120-00-285-4733 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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