NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVE
MIL-DTL-2/48B
25 September 2002
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-2/48A
9 June 1995
DETAIL SPECIFICATION SHEET
VALVE, CYLINDER, GAS: AIR FOR HUMAN RESPIRATION, OUTLET 346, MEDICAL
(PRESSURES THROUGH 3000 psig (20680 kPa) AT 120 ºF (48.9 ºC))
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of
Defense.
The requirements for acquiring the product described herein shall consist of this specification
sheet and the issue of MIL-DTL-2 listed in that issue of the Department of Defense Index of
Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) specified in the solicitation.
REQUIREMENTS:
TYPE DESIGNATION: V48-346-2
TABLE I. Valve requirements.
PRD1
Style
Class
Composition
Inlet
Outlet
Handwheel
size
application
III
30
A
6
346
Yes
4
IV
30
A
6
346
Yes
4
1
Pressure Relief Device
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. The valve shall be chromium plated.
2. Mark the valve body: AIR BREATHING MED.
3. A valve outlet cap shall be supplied.
INTENDED USE: The valves covered by this specification sheet are intended for use with
cylinders for air for human respiration in medical applications.
AMSC N/A
1 of 2
FSC 8120
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.