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8555-038-062 — STEM,FLUID VALVE

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— · GATE VALVE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

8555-038-062: STEM,FLUID VALVE.

The STEM,FLUID VALVE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP 316, special_features: NEXT HIGHER ASSY VALVE,GATE CAGE 57574, end_item_identification: W/S NIMITZ CLASS CVN, stem_actuating_end_type: THREADED EXTERNALLY, valve_size_for_which_designed: 6.000 INCHES IN, valve_type_for_which_designed: GATE. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-459-5685, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
8555-038-062
NSN: 4820-01-459-5685
FSC: 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
CAGE: 57574 — VELAN VALVE CORP. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP 316
special_featuresNEXT HIGHER ASSY VALVE,GATE CAGE 57574
end_item_identificationW/S NIMITZ CLASS CVN
stem_actuating_end_typeTHREADED EXTERNALLY
valve_size_for_which_designed6.000 INCHES IN
valve_type_for_which_designedGATE
NSN4820-01-459-5685
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
GATE VALVE — FULL OPEN OR FULL CLOSE ONLY Rising STEM BONNET FLOW → → FLOW SEATS — — SIZE: — · — · — PN: 8555-038-062 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Gate valves = FULL OPEN or FULL CLOSE only — never throttle. Partial opening causes seat erosion and vibration. ✓ BROKER TIP Rising stem shows valve position visually — easier maintenance. Non-rising stem saves headroom. PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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VALVE TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNED: GATE
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STEM ACTUATING END TYPE: THREADED EXTERNALLY
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VALVE SIZE FOR WHICH DESIGNED: 6.000 INCHES IN
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MATERIAL: STEEL COMP 316
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VALVE TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNEDGATE
STEM ACTUATING END TYPETHREADED EXTERNALLY
VALVE SIZE FOR WHICH DESIGNED6.000 INCHES IN
SPECIAL FEATURESNEXT HIGHER ASSY VALVE,GATE CAGE 57574
END ITEM IDENTIFICATIONW/S NIMITZ CLASS CVN
MATERIALSTEEL COMP 316
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
83309-52 6IN ITEM 4Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
83309-52Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Drawing number reference only
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 8555-038-062?
8555-038-062 is a STEM,FLUID VALVE.
What parts can replace 8555-038-062?
There are 2 known substitutes for 8555-038-062: 83309-52 6IN ITEM 4, 83309-52. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 8555-038-062?
8555-038-062 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-459-5685. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.