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— · ORING SEAL
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Material determines chemical compatibility Standard durometer is 70 Shore A
Wrong material = catastrophic seal failure
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The MIL-C-5501/5 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5340-00-804-0784, 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
MIL-C-5501/5
NSN: 5340-00-804-0784
FSC: 5340
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-C-5501/5
NSN5340-00-804-0784
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: MIL-C-5501/5 MFR: OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Wrong material = failure. Viton for oil/fuel, EPDM for water/steam, Buna-N for general purpose, Silicone for food-grade. Chemical incompatibility causes swelling, brittleness, or rapid degradation ✓ BROKER TIP Durometer (hardness) affects sealing pressure tolerance. Higher Shore A = harder = higher pressure. Standard durometer is 70A — verify if application requires different hardness PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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SURFACE TREATMENT: CHROMATE
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OVERALL DIAMETER: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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THREAD SIZE AND SERIES/TYPE DESIGNATOR: 0.250-18 NPT
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MATERIAL: ALUMINUM ALLOY 3003
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SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: MIL-A-5541, CLASS 1A MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE A
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DESIGN TYPE: THREADED
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: QQ-A-250/2, TEMPER 0 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
SURFACE TREATMENTCHROMATE
OVERALL DIAMETER0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD SIZE AND SERIES/TYPE DESIGNATOR0.250-18 NPT
MATERIALALUMINUM ALLOY 3003
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONMIL-A-5541, CLASS 1A MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE A
DESIGN TYPETHREADED
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONQQ-A-250/2, TEMPER 0 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 15
P-38Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
M5501/5-R6Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
NAS840P6Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
MS3102E22-33SCInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MIL-C-5-5015Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MIL-C-5501/5Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-C-5501/5?
MIL-C-5501/5 is a MIL-C-5501/5.
What parts can replace MIL-C-5501/5?
There are 15 known substitutes for MIL-C-5501/5: P-38, M5501/5-R6, NAS840P6 and 12 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-C-5501/5?
MIL-C-5501/5 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5340-00-804-0784. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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