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Swagelok® Alternative Fuel Service Ball Valves
With flow coefficients up to 13.8, Swagelok alternative fuel service (AFS) 2-way ball valves meet the demands of compressed natural gas, hydrogen, and other general industrial applications where high flow and higher pressures are required. 

Alternative fuel service ball valves
Specifications

Working Pressure
Temperature
Flow Coefficient
End Connections
•  Type
•  Size


Up to 6000 psig (413 bar)
–40 to 250°F (–40 to 121°C)
4.0 to 13.8

Swagelok tube fitting, NPT, ISO 7/1
3/8 to 1 in.; 12 and 16 mm

More Information
Download the Swagelok Alternative Fuel Service (AFS) Ball Valves catalog.
Find alternative fuel service ball valves in the product search.

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FeaturesAlternative fuel service ball valve cutaway

  • All wetted components are compatible with hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG)
  • Ultralow-temperature fluorocarbon FKM material provides sealing capability over full temperature range
  • Spring-loaded PEEK seats provide:
    • chemical compatibility
    • leak-tight integrity in both low- and high-pressure systems
  • PTFE-coated stainless steel floating ball design provides consistent, low actuation torque
  • Heavy-duty directional handle
  • No packing adjustment required
  • Can be panel mounted
  • Field repairable with seal kit

      Alternative Fuel Service Certifications

      • ANSI/AGA NGV 3.1 / CGA 12.3-M95
        • Classification: Manual valve
        • Pressure: 4500 psig (310 bar)
        • Temperature: –40 to 250°F (–40 to 121°C)
      • ANSI/IAS NGV 4.6 / CSA 12.56-M99
        • Classification: Class A
        • Pressure: 4500 psig (310 bar)
        • Temperature: –40 to 185°F (–40 to 85°C)
      • ECE R110 Manual Service Valve Type Approval  to 4500 psig (310 bar)
      • Certifications do not include attachments to the valve, such as actuators or a different handle mechanism.

      See all alternative fuels certifications and approval documents.

      Testing
      Every Swagelok AFS ball valve is factory tested in both directions with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats have a maximum allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm3/min.Shell testing is performed to a requirement of no detectable leakage with a liquid leak detector.

      Cleaning and Packaging
      All Swagelok AFS ball valves are cleaned and packaged in accordance with Swagelok Standard Cleaning and Packaging (SC-10).

      Options and Accessories

      • Ultralow-temperature nitrile (Buna C) stem seal material is available as an option to enhance valve cycle life. Valves with ultralow-temperature nitrile have a temperature rating of –40 to 200°F (–40 to 93°C) and are not certified to AGA, IAS, or ECE R110.
      • Handles: nylon directional, nylon oval, aluminum directional, locking brackets
      • Pneumatic actuators and ISO 5211-compliant pneumatic actuators; ISO 5211-compliant actuator mounting bracket kits


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