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SFE3C — VALVE,EXPANSION

✓ Government record, cited
— · GATE VALVE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SFE3C: VALVE,EXPANSION.

The VALVE,EXPANSION is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING STEM, body_style: STRAIGHT THRU, bulb_length: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, bulb_diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, bulb_media_type: REFRIGERANT 12, mounting_method: WELL BULB. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 4820-00-196-2071, 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
SFE3C
NSN: 4820-00-196-2071
FSC: 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
CAGE: 78462 — PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP DIV SPORLAN DIVISION (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING STEM
body_styleSTRAIGHT THRU
bulb_length3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
bulb_diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
bulb_media_typeREFRIGERANT 12
mounting_methodWELL BULB
special_featuresW/MTG HARDWARE FOR BULB
flow_control_deviceDISK, BOTTOM GUIDED
capillary_tube_length60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
end_connection_quantity2
media_for_which_designedREFRIGERANT 12
valve_equalizer_locationEXTERNAL
NSN4820-00-196-2071
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
GATE VALVE — FULL OPEN OR FULL CLOSE ONLY Rising STEM BONNET FLOW → → FLOW SEATS — — SIZE: — · — · — PN: SFE3C · 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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FLOW CONTROL DEVICE: DISK, BOTTOM GUIDED
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VALVE EQUALIZER LOCATION: EXTERNAL
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SECOND END RELATIONSHIP WITH FIRST END: NOT IDENTICAL
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BODY STYLE: STRAIGHT THRU
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FIRST END STYLE DESIGNATOR: SOCKET
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BULB LENGTH: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BULB DIAMETER: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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VALVE EQUALIZER CONNECTION DIAMETER: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FLOW CONTROL DEVICEDISK, BOTTOM GUIDED
VALVE EQUALIZER LOCATIONEXTERNAL
SECOND END RELATIONSHIP WITH FIRST ENDNOT IDENTICAL
BODY STYLESTRAIGHT THRU
FIRST END STYLE DESIGNATORSOCKET
BULB LENGTH3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BULB DIAMETER0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
VALVE EQUALIZER CONNECTION DIAMETER0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MOUNTING METHODWELL BULB
REFRIGERATION CAPACITY IN BTU PER HOUR36.0
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
4820-00-000-0097 4820-00-001-0010 4820-00-001-0020 4820-00-001-0021 4820-00-001-0032 4820-00-001-0037 4820-00-001-0042 4820-00-001-1230
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

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 SFE3C?
SFE3C is a VALVE,EXPANSION.
What is the NSN for SFE3C?
SFE3C is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4820-00-196-2071. 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.