Part Number
Definition:
A MANUALLY OR POWER OPERATED VALVE HAVING THREE OR MORE PORTS. THE DIRECTION OF THE FLOW THROUGH THE VARIOUS PORTS IS CONTROLLED BY EITHER ONE OR MORE RECIPROCATING SLIDE(S) OR SPOOL(S) WITH RECESS AREAS WHICH MATE WITH PORTS IN AN INTEGRAL OR REPLACEABLE PORTED SLEEVE, OR ONE OR MORE POPPET(S). IT IS DESIGNED TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW FROM ONE VALVE PORT TO ANOTHER. AN OFF (NO FLOW) POSITION IS NOT A FLOW PATTERN. THE VALVE IS DESIGNED TO ACTUATE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF A FLUID SYSTEM. A POWER OPERATED VALVE MAY HAVE A MANUAL OVERRIDE. FOR ITEMS WHICH STOP, START, OR CHANGE THE FLOW OF FLUID, SEE: VALVE, SOLENOID. EXCLUDES VALVE, PLUG. SEE ALSO SERVOVALVE, HYDRAULIC; BODY SECTION, WORKING, LINEAR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE; AND VALVE ASSEMBLY.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 3BPR1 | METRO HYDRAULIC JACK CO. OF N.J. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CQRG | BODY MATERIAL | IRON CAST |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | POWER PLANTS |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | METRO MINI VALVE; 1 SPOOL, DOUBLE ACTING, SPRING CENTERED; 3000 MAX PSI; PORTS SAE NO. 6; INLET AND OUTLET PORTS ON SAME END |
| CYHB | SPOOL QUANTITY | 1 |
| AQLR | VALVE OPERATION METHOD | MANUAL |
| ADSY | VALVE DISCHARGE FLOW RATE | 8.0 GALLONS PER MINUTE |