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Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves for Air and Inert Gas
- For Use With: See Table
- Temperature Range: -20° to 120° F
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. Valves have 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.
Valves with a stainless steel diaphragm can withstand harsh environments.
Valves with flared tube outlet fittings form a tight seal on metal tubing.
Inlet | Outlet | Material | ||||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Range, psi | Pressure Adjustment Method | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Each | |
For Use With Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen | ||||||||||||
37° Flared UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 10 to 200 | __ | Brass | Polyurethane | Neoprene/Nylon | 00000000 | 0000000 |
45° Flared UN/UNF (SAE 45°) Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 500 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
5/8"-18 UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
9/16"-18 UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 145 | Knob | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 200 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Carbon Dioxide | ||||||||||||
5/8"-18 UNF Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 145 | Knob | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
9/16"-18 UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Oxygen | ||||||||||||
9/16"-18 UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 50 | Knob | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 145 | Knob | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 200 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 200 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Air | ||||||||||||
1/4 NPT Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 590 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 590 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 145 | Knob | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Breathable Air | ||||||||||||
9/16"-18 UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 346 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 346 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 200 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Inlet | Outlet | Material | ||||||||||
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CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Range, psi | Pressure Adjustment Method | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Each | |
For Use With Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen | ||||||||||||
1/4 NPT Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 0000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
5/8"-18 UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Carbon Dioxide | ||||||||||||
1/4 NPT Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
5/8"-18 UNF Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Oxygen | ||||||||||||
1/4 NPT Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
9/16"-18 UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 540 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Air | ||||||||||||
1/4 NPT Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 590 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 125 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
CGA 590 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Breathable Air | ||||||||||||
1/4 NPT Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | ||||||||||||
CGA 346 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 250 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves with Flowmeter for Inert Gas
- For Use With: See Table
- Temperature Range: -20° to 120° F
Commonly used in TIG welding where gas flow/coverage is a concern, these valves measure the gas flow rate in addition to regulating pressure. They 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. Valves have a gauge to monitor the outlet flow rate and a second gauge to monitor inlet pressure from the tank. They are single stage and reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate slightly as you empty the tank.
Inlet | Outlet | Material | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Stage | Thread Size | Location | Thread Direction | Flow Range, scfh | Flow Gauge Included | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Includes | 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 60 | Yes | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 5/8"-18 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 60 | Yes | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 10-ft. long, 3/16" dia. hose with 5/8"-18 male fittings on both ends | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 580 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 5/8"-18 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 100 | Yes | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Inlet | Outlet | Material | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGA Number | Location | Thread Direction | Pressure Gauge Range, psi | Stage | Thread Size | Location | Thread Direction | Flow Range, scfh | Flow Gauge Included | Body | Seal | Diaphragm | Includes | Each | |
UNF Female Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | |||||||||||||||
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 5/8"-18 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 60 | Yes | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 5/8"-18 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 60 | Yes | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | 10-ft. long, 3/16" dia. hose with 5/8"-18 male fittings on both ends | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 320 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 4,000 | Single | 5/8"-18 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 100 | Yes | Brass | PTFE | Neoprene | __ | 0000000 | 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.
Valves with a stainless steel diaphragm can withstand harsh environments.
Inlet | Outlet | Material | |||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Acetylene | |||||||||||||
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 300 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | Knob | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000000 |
CGA 300 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 000000 | 000000 |
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | Knob | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 000000 | 000000 |
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 | 000000 |
For Use With Propane and Propylene | |||||||||||||
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 5 to 50 | Knob | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Inlet | Outlet | Material | |||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Acetylene | |||||||||||||
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 300 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
CGA 300 | Side | Right Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 000000 | 000000 |
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass | PTFE | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 15 | T-Handle | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use With Propane and Propylene | |||||||||||||
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet | |||||||||||||
CGA 510 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 400 | 9/16"-18 | Side | Left Hand | 0 to 50 | T-Handle | Brass/Steel | PTFE | Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |