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W56279 — SEAT,VALVE

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— · GATE VALVE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

W56279: SEAT,VALVE.

The SEAT,VALVE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: ALUMINUM OVERALL, thread_class: 3A SINGLE THREADED PORTION A, thread_length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN, flange_diameter: 0.505 INCHES NOMINAL IN, style_designator: THREADED FLANGED, nominal_thread_size: 0.437 INCHES SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-197-8256, 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
W56279
NSN: 4820-01-197-8256
FSC: 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
CAGE: 51436 — INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY DBA INGERSOLL-RAND (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialALUMINUM OVERALL
thread_class3A SINGLE THREADED PORTION A
thread_length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN
flange_diameter0.505 INCHES NOMINAL IN
style_designatorTHREADED FLANGED
nominal_thread_size0.437 INCHES SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN
under_flange_height0.547 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_inside_diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
seating_surface_shapeFLAT
thread_series_designatorUNF SINGLE THREADED PORTION
flange_seat_to_disk_end_height0.129 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN4820-01-197-8256
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
GATE VALVE — FULL OPEN OR FULL CLOSE ONLY Rising STEM BONNET FLOW → → FLOW SEATS — — SIZE: — · — · — PN: W56279 · 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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FLANGE SEAT TO DISK END HEIGHT: 0.129 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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FLANGE DIAMETER: 0.505 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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THREAD LENGTH: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: THREADED FLANGED
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BODY INSIDE DIAMETER: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.437 INCHES SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN
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UNDER FLANGE HEIGHT: 0.547 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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THREAD CLASS: 3A SINGLE THREADED PORTION A
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FLANGE SEAT TO DISK END HEIGHT0.129 INCHES NOMINAL IN
FLANGE DIAMETER0.505 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD LENGTH0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN
STYLE DESIGNATORTHREADED FLANGED
BODY INSIDE DIAMETER0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.437 INCHES SINGLE THREADED PORTION IN
UNDER FLANGE HEIGHT0.547 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD CLASS3A SINGLE THREADED PORTION A
MATERIALALUMINUM OVERALL
THREAD SERIES DESIGNATORUNF SINGLE THREADED PORTION
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 1
3W56279Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
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 W56279?
W56279 is a SEAT,VALVE.
What parts can replace W56279?
There is 1 known substitute for W56279: 3W56279. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for W56279?
W56279 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-197-8256. 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.