What is Federal Supply Class 4810?

FSC 4810 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4810) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Valves, Powered.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4810?

NSC 4810 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4810 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Valves, Powered.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4810 in?

FSC 4810 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 48 which contains Valves.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4810 in?

NSC 4810is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 48 which contains Valves.

What is a Gate Valve?

A Gate Valve (VALVE,GATE) is a valve having a flat or tapered disk (gate) which moves transversely to the axis of flow by rotating or sliding movements of the stem to open or close the orifice. It may also contain an oval or rectangular shaped slide which may be manually, motor, or pressure operated through the means of an arm or arm assembly. The body flange may be designed to accommodate tube type connectors. It may or may not contain thermal relief features. Includes valve (gate) specifically designed for the control of fluid systems in aircraft or missiles.

What is an Angle Valve?

An Angle Valve (VALVE,ANGLE) is a valve with one inlet and one outlet connection with outlet flow at an angle to inlet flow. The flow is controlled by the action of a stem which lifts disks perpendicularly off the center axis of its seat. It may be inline or cartridge (manifold) design. Excludes VALVE (1), Y; VALVE, STOP-CHECK; and COCK, SHUTOFF, SCREW STEM.

What is a Globe Valve?

A Globe Valve (VALVE,GLOBE) is a valve with one inlet and one outlet connection with outlet flow parallel to inlet flow. The flow is controlled by the action of a stem which lifts the disk perpendicularly off the center axis of its seat. The stem is at a 90 degree (1.5708 radians) angle to axis of flow. Excludes VALVE, STOP-CHECK; COCK, SHUTOFF, SCREW STEM; and VALVE, SOLENOID.

What is a Stop-Check Valve?

A Stop-Check Valve (VALVE,STOP-CHECK) is a valve with a bolt or stem that may be mechanically actuated to two different positions by rotary or linear motion. In the first position, the valve disk is located and locked against the seat permitting no fluid flow through the valve. In the second position, one side of the valve disk is located against the seat permitting movement of the disk in a manner that will allow a flow of fluid in one direction through the valve. The valve disk may be spring loaded. It may be inline or cartridge (manifold) design. See also VALVE (1), LIFT-CHECK and VALVE (1), STOP-LIFT-CHECK.

What is a Butterfly Valve?

A Butterfly Valve (VALVE,BUTTERFLY) is a valve that controls flow by a circular disk, or a pair of semicircular disks, attached to a common spindle or lever turning on a diametral axis.

What is a Plug Valve?

A Plug Valve (VALVE,PLUG) is a valve designed to control the flow of a fluid by the rotation of a ported plug or plug sector within a suitable ported seat. The plug requires lubrication for ease of operation or contains a bonded composition seal(s). See also VALVE, SEATLESS and COCK, PLUG.

What is a Linear Electro-Mechanical Actuator?

A Linear Electro-Mechanical Actuator (ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL,LINEAR) is a self-contained power transmitting device designed to convert electrical energy into controlled mechanical force, in the form of linear (straight line) mechanical movement. Comprised of an electrical motor(s), gear box(es), screwjacks, limit switch(es), and such accessories as required for the specific moving and positioning of other components. Excludes hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and screwjacks.

What is a Solenoid Valve?

A Solenoid Valve (VALVE,SOLENOID) is a valve having two or more ports with valve stem or pilot needle in a normally open or closed position. It is specifically designed to stop or start or change the flow of fluid by means of the magnetic action of an electric coil on a moveable core or plunger. The valve may be equipped with a manual opening or closing device. For items with three or more ports that utilize a reciprocating slide with recess areas which mate with ports in an integral or replaceable ported sleeve, see VALVE (1), LINEAR, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. It may be inline or cartridge (manifold) design. Excludes VALVE (1), BUTTERFLY.

What is a Rotary Electro-Mechanical Actuator?

A Rotary Electro-Mechanical Actuator (ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL,ROTARY) is a self-contained power transmitting device designed to convert electrical energy into controlled mechanical force, in the form of torque (rotational mechanical movement). Comprised of an electric motor(s), gear box(es), limit switch(es), and such accessories as required for the specific moving and positioning of other components. Excludes hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and screwjacks.

What is a Stop Diaphragm Valve?

A Stop Diaphragm Valve (VALVE,DIAPHRAGM,STOP) is a valve designed specifically so the diaphragm seals the flow stream from the valve operating mechanism. The flow is controlled by the lifting of the diaphragm from or compressing it against an integral seat. For packless diaphragm valves which utilize a diaphragm as packing and a disk to control the flow, see VALVE, Y.

What is a Ball Valve?

A Ball Valve (VALVE,BALL) is 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.

What is a Valve Seat?

A Valve Seat (SEAT,VALVE) is a replaceable item designed to provide a stationary seating surface for a mating, moveable item such as a valve disk or the like. The body may have a flange of various shapes. For diesel and gasoline reciprocating engines, see INSERT, ENGINE VALVE SEAT.

What is a Fluid Pressure Regulating Valve?

A Fluid Pressure Regulating Valve (VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE) is a valve designed to automatically maintain within close limits a predetermined outlet pressure which may be adjustable within a specified range regardless of the higher fluctuating or constant inlet pressure. It is designed for use with compressed gas(es) and various liquids and may include gauges. It may be inline or cartridge (manifold) design. Excludes REGULATOR, PRESSURE, MEDICAL GAS ADMINISTRATION APPARATUS; REGULATOR, OXYGEN, BAROMETRIC CONTINUOUS FLOW; REGULATOR, OXYGEN DEMAND; REGULATOR, OXYGEN DILUTER DEMAND; and valve(1), fluid pressure regulating, aircraft.

What is a Fluid Valve Stem?

A Fluid Valve Stem (STEM,FLUID VALVE) is an item usually metallic, threaded or unthreaded, used for securing to or positioning into a mating part. It is designed to be used in a globe, relief, regulator valve and the like as a means of controlling the flow of liquids or gases in a given system. One end may have an integral disk or be designed to accommodate a metallic or nonmetallic disk. The other end is designed for a handwheel, lever, spring, diaphragm and the like for nonpowered operation or to accommodate a gear, solenoid, air motor and the like for powered operation. The handwheel and/or disk may be furnished with the item. Excludes STEM, FAUCET; and STEM, NEEDLE VALVE.

What is a Ported Valve Ball?

A Ported Valve Ball (BALL,VALVE,PORTED) is a spherical shaped device with two or more ports used to prevent or regulate the flow of fluids in a valve, nozzle, or the like. It may include an integral valve stem. For valve balls that do not include ports see BALL, CHECK. Excludes PLUG, ROTARY, VALVE.

What is a Valve Stem Guide?

A Valve Stem Guide (GUIDE,VALVE STEM) is a replaceable cylindrical item designed to provide wear surface and maintain alignment of a reciprocating valve stem and the like, it may have a flange(s) and/or grooves.

What is a Valve Disk?

A Valve Disk (DISK,VALVE) is an item of various shapes (usually circular, conical, cylindrical, or rectangular) used to prevent or regulate the flow of liquids or gases through the valve. May include a retainer, screw, holder, and the like.

A Valve Cap (CAP,VALVE) is a cap designed to mate with a fluid valve body. It may have an orifice through which a rod, shaft, stem, or an adjusting screw passes. For ported items, see HEAD, VALVE. Excludes CAP, PNEUMATIC VALVE.

What is a Valve Head?

A Valve Head (HEAD,VALVE) is an item designed to mate with a hydraulic or pneumatic valve body. It must have inlet and/or outlet port(s). For items without ports see CAP (1), VALVE.

What is a Valve Body?

A Valve Body (BODY,VALVE) is an item designed to enclose and support the internalpart(s) of a valve.

What is a Valve Piston?

A Valve Piston (PISTON,VALVE) is a cylindrical item of various configurations which reciprocates in a valve body, assisting in the movement of the disk to open or close a valve. May include additional components such as ring(s), collar(s), spring(s) and the like. Excludes DISK, VALVE.

What is a Linear Hydraulic-Pneumatic Actuator?

A Linear Hydraulic-Pneumatic Actuator (ACTUATOR,HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC,LINEAR) is a self-contained power transmitting device designed to convert hydraulic or pneumatic force into controlled mechanical force in the form of linear (straight line) mechanical movement. The linear motion is limited in regards to travel distance. Excludes hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and screwjacks.

What is a Rotary Hydraulic-Pneumatic Actuator?

A Rotary Hydraulic-Pneumatic Actuator (ACTUATOR,HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC,ROTARY) is a self-contained power transmitting device designed to convert hydraulic or pneumatic force into controlled mechanical force in the form of torque (rotational mechanical movement limited to less than 360 degrees). The linear motion of the hydraulically or pneumatically operated power piston and shaft is converted to rotary motion in the output shaft through such linkage as rack and pinion, pin and yoke, a connecting link, and the like. Excludes hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and screwjacks.

What is a Valve Parts Kit?

A Valve Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,VALVE) is do not use if a more specific item name is applicable.

What is a Linear Actuator Hydraulic-Pneumatic Parts Kit?

A Linear Actuator Hydraulic-Pneumatic Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC,LINEAR ACTUATOR) is a parts kit used to repair an ACTUATOR, HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC, LINEAR. Excludes PARTS KIT (1), ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LINEAR ACTUATOR; PARTS KIT (1), LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.

What is a Rotary Actuator Hydraulic-Pneumatic Parts Kit?

A Rotary Actuator Hydraulic-Pneumatic Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC,ROTARY ACTUATOR) is a parts kit used to repair an ACTUATOR, HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC, ROTARY. Excludes PARTS KIT (1), ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ROTARY ACTUATOR.

What is a Valve Positioner?

A Valve Positioner (POSITIONER,VALVE) is a positive positioning relay devised to translate a variable signal pressure into a control pressure to precisely position a valve and to achieve a balanced instrument pressure. It is designed for use with pneumatically operated valves and actuators.

What is a Special Shaped Actuator Valve Diaphragm?

A Special Shaped Actuator Valve Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,ACTUATOR VALVE,SPECIAL SHAPED) is an item constructed of one or more layers of thin flexible material, either laminated or separated, designed to form a tight seal between the chambers of a valve, and to transmit pressure inducted motion to a valve disk either directly or through a mechanical linkage. The surface of the item must be formed or molded to have a beaded or rolled edge, ribs or any other raised surfaces. The item may contain bolt holes and/or center holes. Excludes DIAPHRA GM, VALVE, FLAT and GASKET.

What is a Selector Rotary Valve?

A Selector Rotary Valve (VALVE,ROTARY,SELECTOR) is a manually or power operated valve designed to control the flow of a fluid by the rotation of a ported or curved rotor. A spring, ball, or cam detent may be included to locate or hold position. The item may be panel or subplate mounted, or be an inline design. Excludes VALVE, PLUG. See also VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

What is a Flow Control Valve?

A Flow Control Valve (VALVE,FLOW CONTROL) is an inline or cartridge type item designed to control the flow of fluids within a closed system. Excludes items actuated by a predetermined pressure and/or temperature, items designed for use with breathing gasses, or those designed to vent or calibrate fluids.

What is a Valve Assembly?

A Valve Assembly is an assembly of items consisting of two or more complete valves on a common mounting; mounted on each other; or joined together with fitting(s), hose(s), tube(s), pipe(s), or the like. For items consisting of two or more valves in a common body, See VALVE ASSEMBLY, MANIFOLD.

What is a Manifold Valve Assembly?

A Manifold Valve Assembly (VALVE ASSEMBLY,MANIFOLD) is a device consisting of two or more valves of the same or different type in a common body or housing. It may have multiple end connections, and the valves function(s) may or may not be dependent of each other. For items consisting of two or more complete valves joined together, See VALVE ASSEMBLY.

What is a Flat Valve Diaphragm?

A Flat Valve Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,VALVE,FLAT) is an item in the form of one or more thin flexible sheets normally designed to form a tight seal between chambers of a valve, and to transmit motion to a valve disk either directly or through a mechanical linkage. The surface of the item(s) may not be formed or molded to have a beaded or rolled edge, ribs, or any other raised surfaces. The item may contain bolt holes and/or a center hole. Excludes DIAPHRAGM, VALVE, SPECIAL SHAPED and GASKET.

What is a Hydraulic Servovalve?

A Hydraulic Servovalve (SERVOVALVE,HYDRAULIC) is an item which controls both the direction and the rate of flow of fluid in direct response to a primary control of comparatively low level force. It is used for positioning a linear actuating cylinder assembly, and for controlling the rate of travel of the piston. The primary control force may be mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical.

What is a Directional Control Linear Valve?

A Directional Control Linear Valve (VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL) is 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.

Valves, Powered - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4810

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4810

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 48 Valves

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 48 Valves

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Valves, Powered
Codified by United Kingdom

48	10	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 4810 is a classification for valves that are powered, meaning they require some form of external power source to operate. This class is part of NATO Supply Group 48, which is specifically dedicated to valves.

Valves in this class are typically used in various industries and applications where the control or regulation of fluid flow is required. Powered valves can be operated using different power sources such as electricity, hydraulics, or pneumatics, depending on the specific design and intended use.

These valves are essential components in systems that require precise control over the flow of liquids or gases. They can be found in a wide range of equipment and machinery, including industrial processes, power plants, pipelines, and transportation systems.

The NATO Supply Class 4810 for Valves, Powered, provides a standardized classification system that helps facilitate procurement, logistics, and inventory management within NATO member countries. It ensures that the right valves with specific power requirements can be identified and acquired efficiently for military and civilian purposes.

If you need more specific information about valves in this class or any other related topic, feel free to ask!

FSC 4810 Valves, Powered - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Electric Motor Operated Valves; Hydraulic Operated Valves; Solenoid Operated Valves.

Excludes Engine Intake and Exhaust valves (FSC 2990, 2815); Valves specifically designed for use with fire fighting equipment (FSC 4210); plumbing equipment, and the like (FSC 4540).

Note-This group may include specially designed valves for use on individual types of equipment or systems. Excluded are such items as tire valves, engine intake and exhaust valves, explosive valves, carburetor valves, water mixing valves, and flush valves.

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