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MS21908K4 — Technical Data Sheet

✓ Government record, cited
— · 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

The ELBOW,TUBE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP 316 OVERALL, flow_angle: 90.0 DEGREES, leg_length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN, seat_angle: 12.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS, thread_class: 3A ALL ENDS A, connection_style: FLARELESS (TUBE) ALL ENDS. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 4730-00-004-6542, 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
MS21908K4
NSN: 4730-00-004-6542
FSC: 4730 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings
CAGE: 0U583 — SAE INTERNATIONAL DBA SAE INTERNATIONAL (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP 316 OVERALL
flow_angle90.0 DEGREES
leg_length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
seat_angle12.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS
thread_class3A ALL ENDS A
connection_styleFLARELESS (TUBE) ALL ENDS
surface_treatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
operating_pressure3000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS
nominal_thread_size0.438 INCHES FIRST END BULKHEAD IN
maximum_operating_temp275.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF
media_for_which_designedAERONAUTICAL FLUID SINGLE RESPONSE
thread_series_designatorUNIFIED NATIONAL JOINT FINE (UNJF) FIRST END BULKHEAD
NSN4730-00-004-6542
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
HOSE FITTING — THREAD TYPE IS CRITICAL END A: — STRAIGHT END B: — SPECIFICATIONS Thread: — Material: — Pressure: — PN: MS21908K4 · 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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FLOW ANGLE: 90.0 DEGREES
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SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: MIL-S-5002 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
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CONNECTION STYLE: FLARELESS (TUBE) ALL ENDS
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: QQ-S-763 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
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NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER TUBE ACCOMMODATED: 0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
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OPERATING PRESSURE: 3000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS
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LEG LENGTH: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FLOW ANGLE90.0 DEGREES
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONMIL-S-5002 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
CONNECTION STYLEFLARELESS (TUBE) ALL ENDS
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONQQ-S-763 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER TUBE ACCOMMODATED0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
OPERATING PRESSURE3000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS
LEG LENGTH1.500 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
LEG LENGTH0.938 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.438 INCHES FIRST END BULKHEAD IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.438 INCHES ALL ENDS IN
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 1
SAE-AS18280Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Design control — primary reference
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 MS21908K4?
MS21908K4 is a ELBOW,TUBE.
What parts can replace MS21908K4?
There is 1 known substitute for MS21908K4: SAE-AS18280. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MS21908K4?
MS21908K4 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4730-00-004-6542. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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