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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 8120-00-937-5865 · FSC 8120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8120-00-937-5865 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8120-00-937-5865. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-3701.
Features
  • Cylinder,compressed Gas,acetylen — FSC 8120
  • Neck Closure: PROVIDED
  • Part C Color Code: YELLOW
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3701-4 PART
  • Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Body Color Code: YELLOW
  • Shatterproof Feature: NOT INCLUDED
  • Color Coded Gas Type: ACETYLENE
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 8120-00-937-5865, 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 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN8120-00-937-5865
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
StatusACTIVE
Neck ClosurePROVIDED
Part C Color CodeYELLOW
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3701-4 PART
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY SPECIAL FEATURES
Body Color CodeYELLOW
Shatterproof FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Color Coded Gas TypeACETYLENE
Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number8 250 OR 8AL250
Part B Color CodeYELLOW
Spec/std Controlling AgencyMIL
Related Gases/cylinders National Stock Number6830-01-328-8821 AND 6830-00-337-0389
Part a Color CodeYELLOW
Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/4-14 NGT EXTERNAL
Thread Size and Series/type Designator3 1/2-11 NS INTERNAL NS
Government Type NumberV1-511-1
Cross Section Outside Diameter12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Furnished ItemsVALVE
Neck Thread LocationINTERNAL EXTERNAL
Spec/std Identifying NumberMIL-V-2/1 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.).
Capacity Rating225.000 CUBIC FEET NOMINAL
Operating Pressure250.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
Neck Thread LocationEXTERNAL INTERNAL
Cylinder Style DesignatorBOTTLE TYPE
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
8120-00-598-5973 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
M3701-4 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
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
8120-00-598-5973INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN
8120-00-663-3019INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,COMPRESSED GAS,ACETYLEN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8120-00-937-5865?

NSN 8120-00-937-5865 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 8120-00-937-5865?

NSN 8120-00-937-5865 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-3701 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M3701-4 (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).

What NSN replaces 8120-00-937-5865?

There are 5 known substitutes for 8120-00-937-5865: 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-DTL-3701?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-3701: Neck Closure: PROVIDED; Part C Color Code: YELLOW; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3701-4 PART; Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY SPECIAL FEATURES. 26 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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