002618293

GREASE,PLUG VALVE

NiiN: 002618293

NSN: 9150-00-261-8293

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$50.45

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 002618293, an obsolete part integral to current national security initiatives and weapon systems such as the FMS - KNOX CLASS FF. Identified by NSN: 9150-00-261-8293, this GREASE, PLUG VALVE is now obsolete, limited to a handful of suppliers, and lacks official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 002618293 stands at 90 days, with an average unit price of $50.45.

Information regarding NiiN 002618293, including a comprehensive list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, relevant critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
American Railcar Industries	1957	LUBRICANT24
BTR VALVE SEALANTS INC	80318	B421
FLOWSERVE US INC DIV FLOW CONTROL OIL AND GAS SECTOR	06JW1	B421

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX16D9008	$347	5	2/11/22
SPE4AX16D9008	$69	1	11/5/21
SPE4AX16D9008	$50	1	3/25/21

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002618293?

NiiN 002618293 – a GREASE, PLUG VALVE – is indispensable in seven critical weapon systems. Although there are no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs for this part, it is crucial for maintaining these essential systems. Given the limited sources for NiiN 002618293, program managers often depend on similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a specialized AI learning model, trained using an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to generate a multi-factor similarity score. Ark helps you manage part supply more effectively and diversify your supply chain for vital national security programs.Discover more about Ark's AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools by clicking Learn More below. Our innovative solutions offer strategic insights to enhance your program's resilience and ensure the continuous availability of essential components.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002618293

Property	Details
PHYSICAL FORM	STICK
EFFECTIVE TEMP RANGE RATING	#ERROR!
BASIC INGREDIENT	ALUMINUM SOAP AND PETROLEUM OIL
8 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002618293

Name	Designator Code
FMS - KNOX CLASS FF	JRN
FMS - NEWPORT CLASS LST	JWN
LANDING CRAFT UTILITY (LCUS)	Z8N
7 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002618293

B421, LUBRICANT24

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