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Item Name:
VALVE , BALL
Definition:
A MULTI-PORTED, NONLUBRICATED VALVE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STRAIGHT THROUGH FLOW OR ABILITY TO DIRECT A NUMBER OF FLOWS OR PRESSURE THROUGH A SINGLE VALVE. THE FLOW IS CONTROLLED BY THE ROTATION OF A PORTED BALL WITHIN A SUITABLE PORTED SEAT(S). THE BALL IS USUALLY ENGAGED BY A STEM. IT IS NORMALLY OPERATED IN AN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. EXCLUDES VALVE, CHECK.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 03950 | NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT MECHAN |
Federal Supply Class
Title
VALVES, NONPOWERED
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AUTOMATIC NONPOWERED VALVES; GATE, GLOBE, ANGLE, CHECK, AND RELIEF VALVES; COCKS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES FIRE HYDRANTS (FSC 4210); SPRINKLER HEADS (FSC 4210); VALVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (FSC 4210); PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, AND THE LIKE (FSC 4540).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CRTL | CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | ZZZY |
| MEDA | MEDIA FOR WHICH DESIGNED | WATER, FRESH SINGLE RESPONSE |
| MATT | MATERIAL | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE SEAT |
| AEHZ | MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP | 180.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE |
| CQGM | MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE | 3000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH SINGLE RESPONSE |
| AQLR | VALVE OPERATION METHOD | MANUAL |
| MATT | MATERIAL | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | QUALITY CONTROL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVSHIPS 0948-045-7010 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL INSTRUCTION FOR LEVEL 1 ITEMS |