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Easy-Read Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves with Flowmeter for Inert Gas
Flowmeters let you see the gas flow rate from a distance. These valves automatically reduce a high inlet pressure from compressed gas tanks to a lower, stable outlet pressure. All have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. They have a gauge for monitoring inlet pressure from the tank.
Single-stage valves reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate slightly as you empty the tank. They’re best for applications where a constant outlet pressure isn’t critical.
Valves with one flowmeter are for one piece of equipment on a tank. The flowmeter has a single scale.
Adapters (sold separately) change 5/8"-18 outlets to 9/16"-18 male connections, and vice versa.
Inlet | Outlet | Material | ||||||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Stage | Thread Size | Location | Thread Direction | Flow Range, scfh | Number of Flowmeters | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Each | |
UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 5/8"-18 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 100 (Helium), 0 to 140 (Hydrogen) | 1 | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Optional Adapter | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Inlet | Outlet | Material | ||||||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Stage | Thread Size | Location | Thread Direction | Flow Range, scfh | Number of Flowmeters | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Each | |
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||||
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 3,000 | Single | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 40 | 1 | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Optional Adapter | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves for Fuel Gases
- For Use With: See Table
- Temperature Range: -20° to 120° F
Attach these valves to acetylene, hydrogen, methane, propane, or propylene tanks to reduce a high inlet pressure to a lower, stable outlet pressure. They have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. Valves come with a gauge to monitor outlet pressure and a gauge to monitor inlet pressure from the tank.
Choose a valve with a maximum outlet pressure that’s approximately twice your application’s normal operating pressure. Your operating pressure should never exceed 75% of the valve’s maximum outlet pressure.
Single-stage valves reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate slightly as you empty the tank. They’re best for applications where a constant outlet pressure isn’t critical.
Two-stage valves progressively reduce pressure over two steps for more consistent outlet pressure at all times. They’re often used in applications that require a constant outlet pressure regardless of the tank level.
Valves with a brass body have a longer service life than valves with a brass and steel body.
Inlet | Outlet | Material | |||||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Thread Size | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Range, psi | Pressure Adjustment Method | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Each | |
For Use With Hydrogen | |||||||||||||
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 000000 | 0000000 |
Inlet | Outlet | Material | ||||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Thread Size | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Range, psi | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Each | |
For Use With Hydrogen and Methane | ||||||||||||
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 2 to 40 | Brass | Neoprene | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000000 |
High-Purity Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves for Fuel Gases
- For Use With: Hydrogen, Methane
- Temperature Range: -20° to 120° F
Designed to reduce contaminants in high-purity applications using hydrogen and methane gas, these valves have a stainless steel and brass body with a smooth finish to reduce dust collection and internal components designed to protect the seal and diaphragm from contamination. They’re often used in research sample systems, emission monitoring systems, and chromatography. Valves automatically reduce a high inlet pressure from compressed gas tanks to a lower, stable outlet pressure. All have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. Outlet fittings are Swagelok® for a leak-free seal around hard metal tubing in high-pressure lines. Also known as instrumentation fittings, Swagelok® fittings are compatible with Parker A-Lok, Gyrolok, Bilok, and Tylok fittings. Valves come with a gauge to monitor outlet pressure and a gauge to monitor inlet pressure from the tank.
Choose a valve with a maximum outlet pressure that’s approximately twice your application’s normal operating pressure. Your operating pressure should never exceed 75% of the valve’s maximum outlet pressure.
Single-stage valves reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate slightly as you empty the tank. They’re best for applications where a constant outlet pressure isn’t critical.
Two-stage valves progressively reduce pressure over two steps for more consistent outlet pressure at all times. They’re often used in applications that require a constant outlet pressure regardless of the tank level.
Inlet | Outlet | |||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Stage | For Tube OD | Location | Pressure Range, psi | Pressure Adjustment Method | Each | |
Swagelok® Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||
Brass/Stainless Steel Body—316 Stainless Steel Diaphragm and PTFE Seal with Relief Valve | ||||||||||
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 1/4" | Side | 0 to 15 | Knob | 0000000 | 0000000 |
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 1/4" | Side | 0 to 125 | Knob | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Two | 1/4" | Side | 0 to 15 | Knob | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Two | 1/4" | Side | 0 to 125 | Knob | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 350 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Two | 1/4" | Side | 0 to 500 | Knob | 0000000 | 000000 |
Pressure-Regulating Valves for Fuel Gases
- For Use With: See Table
- Temperature Range: See Table
Install these valves directly in gas distribution pipelines for acetylene, hydrogen, or propane. They automatically reduce a high inlet pressure to a lower, stable outlet pressure. Valves have two outlets to fit various pipe configurations and come with a plug to close the unused outlet. The gauge monitors outlet pressure. All valves are single stage and reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate.
Choose a valve with a maximum outlet pressure that’s approximately twice your application’s normal operating pressure. Your operating pressure should never exceed 75% of the valve’s maximum outlet pressure.
Inlet | Outlet | |||||||||||
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For Use With | Pipe Size | Location | Max. Pressure, psi | Pipe Size | Location | Pressure Adjustment Method | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Temperature Range, ° F | End-to-End Lg. | Port-to-Port Lg. | Each | |
NPT Female | ||||||||||||
Brass Body—Stainless Steel Diaphragm and Neoprene Seal | ||||||||||||
Hydrogen, Propane | 1/4 | Side | 500 | 1/4 | Bottom, Side | T-Handle | 0 to 60 | 0° to 120° | 2.40" | 1.01" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Hydrogen, Propane | 1/4 | Side | 500 | 1/4 | Bottom, Side | T-Handle | 0 to 200 | 0° to 120° | 2.40" | 1.01" | 0000000 | 000000 |
ASME-Code Fast-Acting Pressure-Relief Valves for Cryogenic Fluids
- For Use With: Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Methane, Nitrogen, Oxygen
- Specifications Met: ASME BPVC.VIII
- Temperature Range: -320° to 150° F
These valves meet ASME Code Section VIII for use with cryogenic pressure vessels. Rated for use with argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, methane, nitrogen, and oxygen, they are cleaned and bagged for oxygen service and other high-purity applications. All spring fully open at the set pressure and remain open until the system pressure is restored below the set pressure. Attach a drain line to the threaded relief port for remote discharge.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pressure-Relief Airlocks
Vent carbon dioxide and other gases out of your container without letting dust, oxygen, and other contaminants in. Fill these airlocks with water or a sanitizing solution and they form a liquid seal. They’re often used in fermentation, such as beer and wine making, as well as other jobs where chemical reactions or temperature changes produce gas inside your container. A cap blocks out dust even as it vents the gas.
Push these airlocks into flasks, carboys, and other containers that have a rubber stopper with a hole. The airlocks come apart in three pieces for easy and thorough cleaning—no need for specially shaped brushes to reach every crevice.
Overall | Stem | Body | |||||||||||
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Connection Style | Diameter | Height | Diameter | Height | Maximum Pressure | Maximum Temperature, °F | Shape | Cap Material | Material | Clarity | For Use With | Each | |
Push On | 1 1/8" | 4 5/8" | 1/2" | 1 9/16" | Not Rated | 140° | Straight | Polyethylene Plastic | Polystyrene Plastic | Clear | Air, Beverage, Drinking Water, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Steam, Water | 0000000 | 00000 |
Nuts for High-Pressure Nipples for Compressed Gas
Slide a high-pressure hose nipple for compressed gas into one of these nuts to connect a pipe to the inlet of a pressure regulator. They are also known as CGA (Compressed Gas Association) nuts and inlet nuts.
Brass nuts have good corrosion resistance and are softer than 316 stainless steel nuts, so they're easier to thread together. Chrome-plated brass nuts have comparable corrosion and wear resistance to aluminum-plated brass nuts, and have a bright, shiny appearance.
Nuts with left-hand threads are identified with a notch.
Note: Nuts have a CGA, BS, or DIN number that corresponds to a specific type of gas. Choose a nut with the same number as your tank and other system components.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Temperature: 120° F, except DIN 477 No. 9: 250° F
Number | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Max. Pressure | For Use With | Each | |
Brass | |||||||
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CGA 350 | 0.830"-14 | NGO | Left Hand | 3,000 psi @ 72° F | Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas | 000000000 | 00000 |
Chrome-Plated Brass | |||||||
CGA 350 | 0.830"-14 | NGO | Left Hand | 3,000 psi @ 72° F | Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas | 000000000 | 00000 |
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Temperature: 120° F, except DIN 477 No. 12: 250° F
High-Pressure Nipples for Compressed Gas
Commonly used in high-pressure welding applications, these nipples connect your tank to the inlet of a pressure regulator. One side has a threaded pipe end and the other side has a rounded end that sits inside a threaded nut (sold separately) so you can make a threaded connection.
Brass nipples have good corrosion resistance and are softer than 316 stainless steel nipples, so they're easier to thread together. Chrome-plated brass nipples have better corrosion and wear resistance than unplated brass nipples and have a bright, shiny appearance.
Nipples with filter help keep the line clean by preventing small particles and other impurities from entering your pressure regulator.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Temperature: 120° F
Regulator Connection | |||||||
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For Number (Max. Pressure) | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Lg. | For Use With | Features | Each | |
Brass—Tighten With Wrench | |||||||
CGA 350 (3,000 psi @ 72° F) | 1/4 | NPT | 2 1/2" | Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
CGA 680, 695 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 702, 703 (4,700 psi @ 72° F) | 1/4 | NPT | 3" | Air, Argon, Flammable Gases, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
CGA 680, 695 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 702, 703 (5,500 psi @ 72° F) | 1/4 | NPT | 3 1/64" | Air, Argon, Flammable Gases, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon | Filter | 000000000 | 00000 |
Chrome-Plated Brass—Tighten With Wrench | |||||||
CGA 350 (3,000 psi @ 72° F) | 1/4 | NPT | 3" | Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Temperature: 120° F
Number | Gender | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Max. Pressure | For Use With | Each | |
Brass | ||||||||
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CGA 350 | Female | 0.830"-14 | NGO | Left Hand | 3,000 psi @ 72° F | Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas | 000000000 | 00000 |
CGA 680 | Male | 1.040"-14 | NGO | Right Hand | 4,700 psi @ 72° F | Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon | 000000000 | 00000 |
CGA 702 | Male | 1.120"-14 | NGO | Right Hand | 6,400 psi @ 72° F | Air | 000000000 | 00000 |
Chrome-Plated Brass | ||||||||
CGA 350 | Female | 0.830"-14 | NGO | Left Hand | 3,000 psi @ 72° F | Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas | 000000000 | 00000 |
High-Pressure Threaded Fittings for Compressed Gas
Designed to handle high-pressure welding applications, these fittings are commonly used to connect pressure regulators to compressed gas tanks or cylinders. Fittings are also known as CGA (Compressed Gas Association) fittings. They are brass for good corrosion resistance.
Fittings with left-hand threads are identified with a notch in the nut.
Note: Fittings have a CGA number that corresponds to a specific type of gas. Choose a fitting with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Temperature: 120° F
CGA Number | Tank Connection | Regulator Connection | |||||||||
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Tank | Regulator | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Max. Pressure | For Use With | Each | |
Brass | |||||||||||
350 | 580 | 0.830"-14 | NGO | Left Hand | 0.960"-14 | NGO | Right Hand | 3,000 psi @ 72° F | Argon, Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon | 0000000 | 000000 |
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Temperature: 120° F
CGA Number | Tank Connection | Regulator Connection | |||||||||
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Tank | Regulator | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Max. Pressure | For Use With | Each | |
Brass | |||||||||||
580 | 350 | 0.960"-14 | NGO | Right Hand | 0.830"-14 | NGO | Left Hand | 3,000 psi @ 72° F | Argon, Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon | 0000000 | 000000 |
Welding Gas Check Valves for Regulators
Stop the reverse flow of gas in your regulator. Check valves do not stop flashbacks.
Max. Pressure, psi | Male Hose Connection | Male Pipe Connection | |||||||||
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Acetylene | Hydrogen | Propane | Thread Direction | Thread Size | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Material | Each | |
50 | 50 | 50 | Right Hand | 9/16"-18 | UNF | Left Hand | 1/4 | NPT | Brass | 000000 | 000000 |
Welding Gas Check Valves for Torches
Stop the reverse flow of gas in your torch. Check valves do not stop flashbacks.