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MIL-C-3701Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 8120-00-598-5973 · FSC 8120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8120-00-598-5973 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8120-00-598-5973. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-3701.
Features
  • Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen — FSC 8120
  • Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number: 8 OR 8AL
  • Part C Color Code: YELLOW
  • Body Color Code: YELLOW
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Neck Thread Location: EXTERNAL EXTERNAL
  • Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 1-11-1/2 NGT INTERNAL
  • Spec/std Identifying Number: MIL-V-2/2 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.).
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 8120-00-598-5973, 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 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN8120-00-598-5973
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-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
StatusACTIVE
Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number8 OR 8AL
Part C Color CodeYELLOW
Body Color CodeYELLOW
Cross Section Outside Diameter7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Neck Thread LocationEXTERNAL EXTERNAL
Thread Size and Series/type Designator1-11-1/2 NGT INTERNAL
Spec/std Identifying NumberMIL-V-2/2 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.).
Shatterproof FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3701-3 PART
Thread Size and Series/type Designator3 1/2-11 NS EXTERNAL NS
Capacity Rating50.000 CUBIC FEET NOMINAL
Operating Pressure600.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
Neck ClosurePROVIDED
Government Type NumberV2-511-1
Spec/std Controlling AgencyMIL
Neck Thread LocationINTERNAL INTERNAL
Part a Color CodeYELLOW
Cylinder Style DesignatorBOTTLE TYPE
Furnished ItemsVALVE
Part B Color CodeYELLOW
Medical Designation and GradeTECHNICAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
8120-00-268-3360 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
8120-00-285-4733 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
8120-00-597-5670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
8120-00-663-3019 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
8120-00-937-5865 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-3701 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS39227-3 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
8120-00-268-3360INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-285-4733INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-597-5670INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-663-3019INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-937-5865INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8120-00-598-5973?

NSN 8120-00-598-5973 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8120-00-598-5973?

NSN 8120-00-598-5973 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-3701 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS39227-3 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8120-00-598-5973?

There are 5 known substitutes for 8120-00-598-5973: 8120-00-268-3360, 8120-00-285-4733, 8120-00-597-5670 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-3701?

Key specifications for MIL-C-3701: Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number: 8 OR 8AL; Part C Color Code: YELLOW; Body Color Code: YELLOW; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 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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