Part Number
Part Number:
NSN:
NIIN:
Item Name:
PLUG , FUSIBLE
Definition:
AN EXTERNALLY THREADED CYLINDRICAL ITEM, USUALLY CONTAINING A FUSIBLE CORE, OR A TAPERED SMOOTH FINISHED PRESS-IN INSERT MADE ENTIRELY OF METALLIC EUTECTIC SUBSTANCE. IF WITHOUT CORE, THE ITEM MAY BE MACHINED INTERNALLY OR HAVE PROVISIONS TO ACCOMODATE SAME. IT IS A SAFETY DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT WHEELS (PREVENTS HEAT INDUCED TIRE EXPLOSION), BOILERS, COMPRESSORS, AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 58553 | SUPERIOR VALVE CO |
Federal Supply Class
Title
HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ACCESS COVERS; BUMPERS; CASTERS; CABINET AND DOOR HARDWARE; CLEVISES; HINGES; LATCHES; STRAPS AND STRAPPING; TURNBUCKLES; WEBBED STRAPS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES WEAPONS SYSTEM HARDWARE (FSC 5342).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CBBY | CORE FUSING TEMP RATING | 180.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | AN EXTERNALLY THREADED METAL PLUG CONTAINING A THERMALLY FUSIBLE LINK; 3/8 INCH IN DIAMETER WITH NPT THREADS |