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M12961-3 — CAP,VALVE

✓ Government record, cited
— · GATE VALVE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

M12961-3: CAP,VALVE.

The CAP,VALVE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include criticality_code_justification: ZZZY, reference_number_differentiating_characteristics: QUALITY CONTROL IAW NAVSHIPS 0948-045-7010 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL INSTRUCTION FOR LEVEL 1 ITEMS. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-187-1303, 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
M12961-3
NSN: 4820-01-187-1303
NIINs: 011871303, 012214358
FSC: 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
CAGE: 26505 — GROVE VALVE OPERATIONS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
criticality_code_justificationZZZY
reference_number_differentiating_characteristicsQUALITY CONTROL IAW NAVSHIPS 0948-045-7010 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL INSTRUCTION FOR LEVEL 1 ITEMS
NSN4820-01-187-1303
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
GATE VALVE — FULL OPEN OR FULL CLOSE ONLY Rising STEM BONNET FLOW → → FLOW SEATS — — SIZE: — · — · — PN: M12961-3 · 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: FLUID PRESSURE REGULATING
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HEIGHT: 1.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MATERIAL: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VALVE TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNEDFLUID PRESSURE REGULATING
HEIGHT1.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 3
N-846A PIECE 1Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
144-21041Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
N-846AReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Drawing number reference only
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is M12961-3?
M12961-3 is a CAP,VALVE.
What parts can replace M12961-3?
There are 3 known substitutes for M12961-3: N-846A PIECE 1, 144-21041, N-846A. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for M12961-3?
M12961-3 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-187-1303. 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.