The Cylinder,compressed Gas,helium, cataloged under National Stock Number 8120-01-246-2227, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8120 (Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8120-01-246-2227 |
| Item Name | Cylinder,compressed Gas,helium |
| FSC / FSG | 8120 / 81 — Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number | 3AA2015 |
| Part a Color Code | BUFF |
| Neck Thread Location | INTERNAL |
| Body Color Code | GRAY/GREY |
| Shatterproof Feature | INCLUDED |
| Manufacturer Name | SUPERIOR VALVE CO |
| Manufacturer Address | WASHINGTON,PA |
| Color Coded Gas Type | HELIUM |
| Medical Designation and Grade | TECHNICAL |
| Operating Pressure | 2015.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Cylinder Style Designator | BOTTLE TYPE |
| Identification Designator | PART NUMBER 1100X17-580B |
| Neck Closure | PROVIDED |
| Capacity Rating | 6.300 CUBIC FEET MAXIMUM |
| Part C Color Code | GRAY/GREY |
| Part B Color Code | GRAY/GREY |
| Cross Section Outside Diameter | 3.312 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| Furnished Items | VALVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RR-C-901-1B2AK020 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 14716M/T | 5/9 Secondary reference Digital Development Corp |
| GV58041-320 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Harsco Corp Sherwood Div |
NSN 8120-01-246-2227 is a Cylinder,compressed Gas,helium, classified under FSC 8120, Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8120-01-246-2227: Department of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number: 3AA2015; Overall Height: 13.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Part a Color Code: BUFF; Neck Thread Location: INTERNAL. 19 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.