Part Number
Definition:
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.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 03950 | NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT MECHAN |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CQGM | MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE | 6000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH SINGLE RESPONSE |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | STRAIGHT THRU |
| AHNC | CONNECTION STYLE | PLAIN (PIPE) ALL ENDS |
| ADQU | FLOW CONTROL DEVICE | DISK |
| MATT | MATERIAL | NICKEL ALLOY BODY |
| AQLR | VALVE OPERATION METHOD | MANUAL |
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | MAGNETIC PERMEABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0 AFTER FABRICATION |
| AWLS | CONNECTION TYPE | THREADED EXTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS |