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HW20178 — NIPPLE,TUBE

✓ Government record, cited
— · HOSE FITTING
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

HW20178: NIPPLE,TUBE.

The NIPPLE,TUBE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, seat_angle: 37.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS, thread_class: 3A ALL ENDS A, connection_type: THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS, connection_style: FLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS, special_features: TUBE 0.500 IN. IN.

This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4730-01-338-1561, 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
HW20178
NSN: 4730-01-338-1561
FSC: 4730 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings
CAGE: L0782 — ARMATEC SURVIVABILITY CORP DIV ARMATEC SURVIVABILITY (CAN)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
seat_angle37.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS
thread_class3A ALL ENDS A
connection_typeTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS
connection_styleFLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS
special_featuresTUBE 0.500 IN. IN
style_designatorFLARED W/ BULKHEAD THREAD
nominal_thread_size0.312 INCHES FIRST END BULKHEAD IN
nominal_overall_length2.438 INCHES IN
media_for_which_designedHYDRAULIC FLUID SINGLE RESPONSE
thread_series_designatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) FIRST END BULKHEAD
nominal_outside_diameter_tube_accommodated0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
NSN4730-01-338-1561
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
HOSE FITTING — THREAD TYPE IS CRITICAL END A: — STRAIGHT END B: — SPECIFICATIONS Thread: — Material: — Pressure: — PN: HW20178 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING NPT ≠ BSPT — tapered threads look identical but are NOT interchangeable. Wrong thread = leak. JIC (37°) ≠ AN (37°) ≠ SAE 45° — flare angles must match exactly. Measure thread pitch with gauge — visual identification is unreliable ✓ BROKER TIP Always use thread sealant (PTFE tape or pipe compound) on tapered threads (NPT/BSPT). JIC/AN flare fittings seal metal-to-metal — never use tape on flare connections PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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CONNECTION STYLE: FLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS
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NOMINAL OVERALL LENGTH: 2.438 INCHES IN
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CONNECTION TYPE: THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: FLARED W/ BULKHEAD THREAD
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NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER TUBE ACCOMMODATED: 0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
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NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.312 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
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SEAT ANGLE: 37.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CONNECTION STYLEFLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS
NOMINAL OVERALL LENGTH2.438 INCHES IN
CONNECTION TYPETHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS
STYLE DESIGNATORFLARED W/ BULKHEAD THREAD
NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER TUBE ACCOMMODATED0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.312 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.312 INCHES FIRST END BULKHEAD IN
SEAT ANGLE37.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS
SPECIAL FEATURESTUBE 0.500 IN. IN
MEDIA FOR WHICH DESIGNEDHYDRAULIC FLUID SINGLE RESPONSE
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 4730 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
4730-00-000-1895 4730-00-000-4289 4730-00-000-4445 4730-00-000-8373 4730-00-000-8897 4730-00-001-0007 4730-00-001-0008
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 3
8WTX-SReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
C5325X8Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
AC1209-8Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
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 HW20178?
HW20178 is a NIPPLE,TUBE.
What parts can replace HW20178?
There are 3 known substitutes for HW20178: 8WTX-S, C5325X8, AC1209-8. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for HW20178?
HW20178 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4730-01-338-1561. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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