Description
1Model & Brand: Metso MA0151496
- Equipment Association: VOSG 4FN valve system
- Part Type: Valve spare / maintenance component
- Functional Application: Replacement component associated with a Metso VOSG 4FN valve assembly
- Metso Part Number: MA0151496
- Physical Dimensions: Exact W × H × D not reliably established from the publicly available technical records reviewed
- Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.2–1.0 kg planning range; confirm the actual packed weight before freight booking
- Material: Application-specific; verify material grade from the physical part or Metso parts documentation
- Installation: Installed within the corresponding VOSG 4FN valve assembly
- What’s in the Box: MA0151496 component; protective packaging; gaskets, fasteners, actuator hardware, or service documentation only when explicitly listed on the PO
- Handling Class: Protect machined sealing surfaces, threaded interfaces, and any elastomeric components from impact, contamination, and moisture
A 2024 industrial spare-parts schedule identifies MA0151496 specifically as a spare part associated with a VOSG 4FN valve, while a separate line identifies MA0151506 as another Metso valve spare reference. The available record does not establish a sufficiently detailed standalone dimensional or material specification for MA0151496.
Product Introduction
Compliance Hook
For a process valve spare, exact part identity is a maintenance-control issue, not a cosmetic preference. Metso MA0151496 is documented in an industrial spare-parts schedule as a service spare associated with a VOSG 4FN valve, so procurement should preserve the complete Metso number rather than replacing it with a generic valve-service component.
The available public evidence does not provide a reliable standalone drawing, pressure rating, material certificate, dimensions, or temperature classification for . That limitation matters for an auditor. Treat the part as an application-specific valve spare until the original Metso equipment documentation, nameplate, bill of material, or serialized assembly confirms the exact service duty (especially where pressure, temperature, or hazardous-area requirements apply).
Metso MA0151496
🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications
- CE Mark: Do not assign a standalone CE claim to without a conformity document covering the exact component or complete valve assembly.
- UL / cUL: No standalone UL/cUL approval was verified for this part.
- ATEX / IECEx: No standalone hazardous-area certificate was verified for . If the VOSG 4FN valve is used in a classified area, certification must be checked for the complete valve and actuator assembly, including the installation conditions.
- Marine / DNV: No -specific DNV, ABS, or other marine certificate was verified.
- Pressure Equipment Compliance: Where the part is installed in a pressure-containing valve assembly, the applicable pressure-equipment documentation must be evaluated at the assembly level. A spare internal component should not be assigned the valve’s complete pressure certification automatically.
- Material Traceability: Where pressure, temperature, or corrosion service is critical, request the applicable material certificate or heat/lot traceability documentation.
Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.
Metso states that its spare-parts catalog is installation-specific and uses equipment identification and part numbers to reduce incorrect spare selection. That approach is especially important here because the public record does not expose enough engineering detail to validate as a generic component.
🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide
Keep sealed and clean until installation. If the spare contains a machined sealing surface, valve-seat interface, threaded section, or elastomeric seal, contamination can be more damaging than normal shelf aging. Use the original packaging where available and cap exposed ports or interfaces.
Control warehouse humidity below 60% RH where practical. Metal valve components can develop surface oxidation during long storage, particularly around precision-machined or threaded surfaces. Use desiccant inside sealed packaging for multi-year storage, but avoid direct desiccant contact with elastomeric components.
Do not apply preservative oil indiscriminately. Some valve materials and seal compounds are incompatible with petroleum-based protectants. Preserve the component according to the VOSG 4FN maintenance specification and keep any original protective coating intact.
Record the storage date and lot information. Unlike an electronic PCB, a valve spare may have seal-related storage limitations that depend on elastomer material, storage temperature, and packaging condition. Where the component includes seals, obtain the relevant shelf-life requirement from the applicable Metso documentation before assigning an unrestricted storage life.
Physical Installation Prerequisites
should be installed only in the specific VOSG 4FN valve assembly for which the part number is documented. Do not substitute it solely because dimensions appear similar.
The available public records do not establish a reliable universal installation clearance, torque value, pressure limit, or sealing specification. Those values must come from the applicable Metso valve drawing or maintenance manual rather than a generic valve-maintenance procedure.
Before installation, isolate the process, depressurize the valve assembly, and apply the site’s lockout/tagout procedure. Verify zero stored pressure before removing any pressure-bound component (this is a mandatory process-safety control, not merely a maintenance preference).
Clean the mating surfaces before assembly. Check the condition of adjacent seals, threads, retaining hardware, and machined interfaces; a new spare can still leak when installed against a damaged mating surface.
After installation, perform the manufacturer’s required pressure, leakage, stroke, or functional test before returning the valve to service. Record the replacement part number and installation date in the equipment history.
Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus
Q1. What HS tariff code should be used for Metso ?
Do not assign a definitive HS code from the part number alone. Because the exact component function and construction are not sufficiently documented in public sources, classification should be based on the actual item’s technical description and whether customs treats it as a valve part, pressure-equipment component, or another machine part. The broker should validate the destination-country tariff heading before export documentation is finalized.
Q2. Can be declared with Finland or another Metso corporate origin automatically?
No. Metso branding does not establish Country of Origin. The COO must reflect the actual manufacturing origin of the supplied item and should be supported by a supplier declaration, manufacturer documentation, or other accepted evidence tied to the shipment or lot.
Q3. Do I need shipping insurance for a small valve spare?
Yes when the part is tied to a production-critical VOSG 4FN valve. Freight risk is not determined only by physical size. Record the part number, condition, declared value, package dimensions, gross weight, and pre-shipment photographs before carrier handoff.
Q4. Does contain the latest firmware or require software loading?
No. is treated as a physical valve spare component, not a programmable electronic module. The engineering checks concern mechanical fit, valve configuration, pressure service, materials, sealing interfaces, and the correct VOSG 4FN assembly.
Q5. What documentation should procurement require before releasing the spare for installation?
At minimum, retain the exact identification, associated VOSG 4FN equipment reference, COO evidence, supplier inspection record, applicable material or conformity certificates, and installation documentation. Metso’s installation-specific spare-parts approach should be used to confirm the part against the actual equipment serial number or bill of material before acceptance.
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