MIL-DTL-2/56A
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Outlet cap or plug (required) (not required).
2. Cylinder service pressure (psig) (unknown).
INTENDED USE: The valves covered by this specification sheet are intended for use with
argon, helium, nitrogen, neon, xenon, and krypton cylinders in oil-free applications.
NOTES:
1. Special requirements will be mandatory for all valve procurements.
2. Optional requirements will be specified for each valve procurement.
CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE: Marginal notations are not used in this revision to
identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
Custodians:
Preparing Activity:
DLA - GS3
Army - AT
Navy - SH
(Project 8120-1047-56)
Air Force - 68
Review Activities:
Army - AV
Navy - AS, MC, YD
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