Part Number
Definition:
AN ADAPTER HAVING MACHINE THREADS (STRAIGHT THREADS OTHER THAN PIPE OR HOSE SERIES) DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A TUBE ON ONE END OR AN UNTHREADED END DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A TUBE. THE OTHER END HAS EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL MACHINE THREADS (STRAIGHT THREADS OTHER THAN PIPE OR HOSE SERIES) AND IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE A GASKET, PREFORMED PACKING, WASHER, OR THE LIKE TO FORM A SEAL AT THE BOSS. IT IS DESIGNED TO JOIN A TUBE OR TUBE FITTING TO A BOSS OR BOSS FITTING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON ITEMS SUCH AS TANKS, HOUSINGS, VALVE FITTINGS, AND THE LIKE. SEE ALSO COUPLING, TUBE AND NIPPLE, TUBE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 99517 | VACCO INDUSTRIES DIV VACCO |
Federal Supply Class
Title
HOSE, PIPE, TUBE, LUBRICATION, A
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ADAPTERS; BENDS; CAPS; CLAMPS; CONNECTORS; COUPLINGS; CROSSES; ELBOWS; EXPANSION JOINTS; FERRULES; FLANGES; LATERALS; LUBRICATION FITTINGS; MANIFOLDS; NIPPLES; NOZZLES; OUTLETS; PLUGS; REDUCERS; SWING AND SWIVEL JOINTS; TEES; TRAPS; UNIONS; WYES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING FITTINGS (FSC 4520); BITUMINIZED FIBER AND CONCRETE FITTINGS (FSC 5630); CONDUIT BOXES AND FITTINGS (FSC 5975); DOWNSPOUT FITTINGS (FSC 5670); MEDICAL AND SURGICAL FITTINGS (FSC 6515); LABORATORY FITTINGS (FSC 6640); POST CAPS AND RAIL ENDS (FSC 5660); MACHINE THREAD BUSHINGS AND PLUGS (FSC 5365).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CRTL | CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | ZZZY |
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | QUALITY CONTROLLED IAW NAVY LEVEL 1 ASSURANCE GUIDE,CLEANED IAW MIL-C-52211 |