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J246 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
· HOSE FITTING
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PTFE tape on tapered threads (NPT/BSPT) JIC/AN flare connections seal metal-to-metal — no tape
NPT != BSPT — look identical, NOT interchangeable
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SLEEVE,COMPRESSION,TUBE-HOSE FIT. Key specifications include material: COPPER ALLOY OVERALL, nut_style: TUBE COUPLING, flow_angle: 90.0 DEGREES, leg_length: 20.3 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL FIRST END MM, nut_height: 0.730 INCHES NOMINAL IN, seat_angle: 20.0 DEGREES FIRST END. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 4730-00-050-4309, 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
J246
NSN: 4730-00-050-4309
FSC: 4730
CAGE: 81343 — SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL
nut_styleTUBE COUPLING
flow_angle90.0 DEGREES
leg_length20.3 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL FIRST END MM
nut_height0.730 INCHES NOMINAL IN
seat_angle20.0 DEGREES FIRST END
reducer_typeCONCENTRIC
thread_class2A FIRST END A
overall_width0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_seriesUNS
overall_length1.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
connection_typeTHREADED EXTERNAL TUBE FIRST END
NSN4730-00-050-4309
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
HOSE FITTING — THREAD TYPE IS CRITICAL END A: — STRAIGHT END B: — SPECIFICATIONS Thread: — Material: — Pressure: — PN: J246 · 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
THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND
THREAD SERIES: UNS
NUT STYLE: TUBE COUPLING
NUT HEIGHT: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SMALLEST INSIDE DIAMETER: 0.758 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NOMINAL TUBE OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 0.750 INCHES IN
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA: 5 FIGURE
LENGTH TO SHOULDER: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
THREAD SERIESUNS
NUT STYLETUBE COUPLING
NUT HEIGHT1.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SMALLEST INSIDE DIAMETER0.758 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NOMINAL TUBE OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.750 INCHES IN
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA5 FIGURE
LENGTH TO SHOULDER0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALCOPPER ALLOY 360 OVERALL
SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA81343-J246 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 6
5-04309Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
3341435-1Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MS39196-6Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
4730000573118Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
12 120111BInterchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
SAE-J246Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is J246?
J246 is a SLEEVE,COMPRESSION,TUBE-HOSE FIT.
What parts can replace J246?
There are 6 known substitutes for J246: 5-04309, 3341435-1, MS39196-6 and 3 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is J246 still available?
J246 is currently cancelled.
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