What is Federal Supply Class 4820?

FSC 4820 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4820) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Valves, Nonpowered.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4820?

NSC 4820 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4820 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Valves, Nonpowered.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4820 in?

FSC 4820 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 48 which contains Valves.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4820 in?

NSC 4820is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 48 which contains Valves.

What is a Check Valve?

A Check Valve (VALVE,CHECK) is a valve permitting flow in one direction only. It does not have a stem, except when equipped with a lever and weight and has no pressure adjustment. It may be inline or cartridge (manifold) design.

Valves, Nonpowered - Greece (GR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4820

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4820

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 48 Valves

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 48 Valves

Items Managed by Greece (GR) - NCB is 23

NSN Format for Valves, Nonpowered
Codified by Greece

48	20	23	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 4820 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 48, which is specifically for valves. More specifically, NATO Supply Class 4820 is for nonpowered valves.

Valves are mechanical devices used to control the flow of fluids (liquids, gases, or slurries) through a system of pipes or tubes. They are essential components in various industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, water treatment, and many others.

Nonpowered valves, as the name suggests, do not require external power sources to operate. They rely on manual or mechanical means to control the flow of fluids. This can include hand-operated valves, lever-operated valves, or valves that are actuated by mechanical systems such as springs or diaphragms.

NATO Supply Class 4820 includes a wide range of nonpowered valves, such as gate valves, globe valves, check valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, and many others. These valves are designed to meet specific requirements for different applications, including controlling the flow rate, regulating pressure, preventing backflow, or isolating sections of a system.

The classification of valves into NATO Supply Groups and Classes helps standardize the identification and categorization of these essential components for military and defense purposes. It ensures that the right valves can be easily identified, procured, and used in various military operations and equipment.

If you need more specific information about a particular type of nonpowered valve within NATO Supply Class 4820, please let me know, and I'll be happy to assist you further.

FSC 4820 Valves, Nonpowered - Greece (GR)

Includes Automatic Nonpowered Valves; Gate, Globe, Angle, Check, and Relief Valves; Cocks.

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).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4820

What is Federal Supply Class 4820?: FSC 4820 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4820) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Valves, Nonpowered.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4820?: NSC 4820 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4820 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Valves, Nonpowered.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4820 in?: FSC 4820 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 48 which contains Valves.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4820 in?: NSC 4820 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 48 which contains Valves.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4820

What is a Check Valve? 17 Items: A Check Valve (VALVE,CHECK) is a valve permitting flow in one direction only. It does not have a stem, except when equipped with a lever and weight and has no pressure adjustment. It may be inline or cartridge (manifold) design.