012188635

VALVE,BALL

NiiN: 012188635

NSN: 4820-01-218-8635

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$1k

Avg. Price per Unit

252

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012188635, an obsolete part tied to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG. NiiN 012188635, also known by NSN: 4820-01-218-8635, is a BALL VALVE. It has been officially marked as obsolete, is available from a few suppliers, and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 012188635 is 252 days, with an average unit price of $1,000.

Information about NiiN 012188635, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
B.N.L. Industries, Inc.	0AZ22	--
Brighton Cromwell, LLC	3NNX8	--
Commander Naval Sea Systems Command	53711	5001003C511

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7MC23P0202	$4,242	3	10/13/22
SPE7M121P4971	$1,749	1	6/14/21
SPE7M121P4331	$5,770	5	4/27/21

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012188635?

The NiiN 012188635, a VALVE,BALL, is a pivotal component in 15 crucial weapon systems with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its limited availability from one or few sources, program managers involved with systems reliant on NiiN 012188635 depend on alternative, similar NiiNs to address challenges of obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a tailored AI learning model, trained with extensive NiiN and NSN technical data, to produce a detailed multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can manage parts supply with greater efficiency and diversify your supply chain, ensuring continued support for critical national security initiatives.Discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can enhance your supply chain strategy and mitigate risks associated with critical component shortages. Click Learn More below to find out how Ark can provide the essential resources and insights needed for effective parts management and supplier diversification.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012188635

Property	Details
MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE	700.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH SINGLE RESPONSE
STYLE DESIGNATOR	STRAIGHT THRU
CONNECTION STYLE	SOCKET ALL ENDS
9 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012188635

Name	Designator Code
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG	JDN
GE1 NAVSEA08 NON-NUCLEAR INTEREST IITEMS	MFN
LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP	GBN
15 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012188635

5001003C511, 8035001003C511

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