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About Pressure-Relief Valves

About Gas Regulators

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.

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.

Two-Stage Valves

Male Outlet × Female Inlet Two-Stage Valve With Knob

Inlet				Outlet				Material
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

Single Stage

Two Stage

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.

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.

Inlet					Outlet
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

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.

Inlet			Relief Port
Pipe Size	Location	Maximum Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Location	Overall Ht.	Valve Type	Choose a Set Pressure, psi		Each
NPT Male Inlet and NPT Female Relief Port
Brass Body and Seal
1/2	Bottom	600	3/4	Side	6 9/16"	Pop Safety	20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 300	0000000	0000000
3/4	Bottom	600	1	Side	6 9/16"	Pop Safety	20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 300	0000000	000000

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. Aluminum-plated brass nuts have better corrosion and wear resistance than unplated brass. Chrome-plated brass nuts have comparable corrosion and wear resistance to aluminum-plated brass nuts, and have a bright, shiny appearance.

Nuts with a plastic grip can be tightened by hand instead of with a wrench.

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.

Female

Female Nut

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F, except DIN 477 No. 9: 250° F

Brass
Number	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
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
Aluminum-Plated Brass
CGA 170	9/16"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	000000000	00000
CGA 180	5/8"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	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

Male

Male Nut

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F, except DIN 477 No. 12: 250° F

Brass
Number	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
CGA 500	0.880"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Medical Gas Mixtures	000000000	000000
CGA 510	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	0000
CGA 580	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	0000
CGA 590	0.960"-14	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	0000
CGA 680	1.040"-14	NGO	Right Hand	4,700 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 702	1.120"-14	NGO	Right Hand	6,400 psi @ 72° F	Air	000000000	00000
Brass with Plastic Grip
CGA 510	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
Chrome-Plated Brass
CGA 510	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 590	0.960"-14	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	00000

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.

Nipples that tighten by hand should be paired with a nut with a plastic grip.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Nipples, Tank × Male Regulator

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

	Regulator Connection
For Number (Max. Pressure)	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Lg.	For Use With	Features		Each
Brass—Tighten With Wrench
CGA 170 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/8	NPT	1 1/4"	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	__	000000000	000000
CGA 180 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/8	NPT	2"	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	__	000000000	00000
CGA 350 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	2 1/2"	Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Hydrogen, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas	__	000000000	0000
CGA 500, 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	2 1/2"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Medical Gas Mixtures, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	0000
CGA 500, 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Medical Gas Mixtures, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	0000
CGA 500, 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 1/2"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Medical Gas Mixtures, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	0000
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
Brass—Tighten By Hand
CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F); CGA 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 33/64"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	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
CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F); CGA 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 1/2"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	00000

Nuts

Female Nut

Male Nut

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

Brass
Number	Gender	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
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 500	Male	0.880"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Medical Gas Mixtures	000000000	00000
CGA 510	Male	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	0000
CGA 580	Male	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	0000
CGA 590	Male	0.960"-14	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	0000
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
Brass with Plastic Grip
CGA 510	Male	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	Male	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
Aluminum-Plated Brass
CGA 170	Female	9/16"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	000000000	00000
CGA 180	Female	5/8"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	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
CGA 510	Male	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	Male	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 590	Male	0.960"-14	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	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.

Female Tank × Female Regulator

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

CGA Number		Tank Connection			Regulator Connection
Tank	Regulator	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
Brass
200	510	0.628"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	000000
300	510	0.830"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethyl Chloride, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	0000
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	00000
410	510	0.855"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	00000
520	510	0.899"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	00000
555	510	0.908"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, LP Gas, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	00000

Male Tank × Male Regulator

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

CGA Number		Tank Connection			Regulator Connection
Tank	Regulator	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
Brass
510	200	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.628"-14	NGO	Right Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	000000
510	300	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.830"-14	NGO	Right Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethyl Chloride, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	00000
510	410	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.855"-14	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	00000
510	520	0.880"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.899"-14	NGO	Right Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	0000000	00000
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	00000