National Stock Number
4730-00-838-4343
National Stock Number (NSN) 4730-00-838-4343, or NIIN 008384343, (coupling,tube) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 3 stock numbers: 4730010083194, 4730005424347, 4730008435639.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 4 contracts issued for this part number, with 4 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7M321P3755, SPE7M017V8948, SPE7M114VG326, SPE7M114V8625. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 249.74.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s). (NOTE: This code is applicable only to parts under immediate buy requirements and only as long as the deficiency is under review for resolution and appropriate recoding.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 06078. [A STRAIGHT FITTING 12 INCHES (304 MM) LONG OR UNDER HAVING THE SAME OR DIFFERENT TYPE OF CONNECTION OF THE SAME SIZE ON BOTH ENDS. IT IS DESIGNED TO JOIN A TUBE OR TUBE FITTING TO ANOTHER TUBE OR TUBE FITTING. EXCLUDES:FITTINGS WITH THREADED EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ON BOTH ENDS. EXCLUDES:NIPPLE, PIPE.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 4730008384343 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7412200000: copper alloy tube or pipe fittings. The Schedule B End Use is listed as finished metal shapes. NAICS classification category 332919: other metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.