Swagelok® gauge valves and rising plug valves offer a roddable, straight-through orifice, gauge ports, and a variety of material options for system versatility.

• Gauge valves
• Rising plug valves—4P and 5P series

Specifications Working Pressure Temperature Orifice Body Material Seal Materials End Connections • Type • Size

Up to 6000 psig (413 bar) –65 to 1200°F (–53 to 648°C) 0.156 and 0.250 in. (4.0 and 6.4 mm) 316 stainless steel PTFE (ball tip design) Acetal (plug-tip design) Male to female NPT, lagging male to female NPT 1/2 and 3/4 in.

• Nonrotating ball-tip and plug-tip stem designs
• Roddable (plug-tip design)
• Lagging extension body available for insulation clearance
• 1/2 in. female gauge ports
• Schedule 160 pipe wall or heavier on valve inlet fitting for strength
• Bonnet lock plate standard

Testing
Every gauge valve is factory tested with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats have a maximum allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm³/min. Stem and body seals are tested to a requirement of no detectable leakage using a liquid leak detector.

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

Sour Gas Service
Gauge valves are available for sour gas service. Materials are selected in accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

Options
Packing Material
PTFE is standard; Grafoil, PEEK and UHMWPE materials are available.

Ball Tip Material
316 stainless steel is standard; cobalt-based alloy material is available.

Maintenance Kits
Seat and stem packing maintenance kits are available.

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Specifications Working Pressure Temperature Flow Coefficient Body Material Seat Material End Connections • Type • Size

Up to 6000 psig (413 bar) –20 to 400°F (–28 to 204°C) Up to 1.80 316 stainless steel, alloy R-405 Acetal NPT 1/4 to 3/4 in.

• Packing below the threads prevents lubricant washout
• Internal wiper ring protects threads from external contamination
• Nonrotating stem tip creates positive seal
• Positive stem retraction prevents sticking
• Straight-through orifice is roddable for easy cleaning
• Replaceable seals and seat

Testing
Every 4P and 5P series rising plug valve is factory tested with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats have a maximum allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm³/min. Stem and body seals are tested to a requirement of no detectable leakage using a liquid leak detector.

Cleaning and Packaging
All Swagelok 4P and 5P series rising plug valves are cleaned and packaged in accordance with Swagelok Standard Cleaning and Packaging (SC-10).

Sour Gas Service
4P and 5P series rising plug valves are available for sour gas service. Materials are selected in accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

Options
Optional O-Ring Material
Fluorocarbon FKM is standard; Buna C, Buna N, ethylene propylene, Kalrez®, and silicone materials are available.

Panel Mounting
Panel mounting is available.

Seal Maintenance Kits
Kits to replace acetal, PFA, and PEEK seats are available.

Special Cleaning and Packaging
Cleaning and packaging in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11) to ensure compliance with product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTM G93 Level C are available.

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