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High Accuracy Needle Valves


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(514) 956-7503

High Accuracy Needle Valves
Model 4170 and 4180 Series

Design Features

  • Stable, accurate adjustment of very low flow rates.
  • Non-rising stem design has a threaded valve stem that provides direct mechanical drive for adjustment of the sliding flat tapered needle.
  • Six easily interchangeable valve cartridges for maximum flexibility of flow rate selection.
  • Inlet and outlet connections are 1/8" NPT Female.

Mechanical and Material Specifications
Valve
Body
Valve
Needle
"O'' Ring
Seals
Pressure
Max 70ºF
Operating
Temp. Max
Brass St St 316 Buna-N 250 psig 225º F
St St 316 St St 316 Viton "A''® 250 psig 400º F

Ordering Information
Complete Valves
Valve
Body
Orifice
Size*
Straight
Pattern Valve
Angle
Pattern Valve
Shipping
Weight
Brass 1 4171-1505 4181-1505 1 lb
Brass 2 4172-1505 4182-1505 1 lb
Brass 3 4173-1505 4183-1505 1 lb
Brass 4 4174-1505 4184-1505 1 lb
Brass 5 4175-1505 4185-1505 1 lb
Brass 6 4176-1505 4186-1505 1 lb
Stainless Steel 1 4171-2505 4181-2505 1 lb
Stainless Steel 2 4172-2505 4182-2505 1 lb
Stainless Steel 3 4173-2505 4183-2505 1 lb
Stainless Steel 4 4174-2505 4184-2505 1 lb
Stainless Steel 5 4175-2505 4185-2505 1 lb
Stainless Steel 6 4176-2505 4186-2505 1 lb
* See Flow Capacity Table bellow

 
Replacement Cartridges — For conversion of valves in service to a different flow range or repair of worn unit.
Models (Cartridges Only) Orifice Size*-
Brass VLV-0121-BA 1
Brass VLV-0122-BA 2
Brass VLV-0123-BA 3
Brass VLV-0124-BA 4
Brass VLV-0125-BA 5
Brass VLV-0126-BA 6
Stainless Steel VLV-0121-SA 1
Stainless Steel VLV-0122-SA 2
Stainless Steel VLV-0123-SA 3
Stainless Steel VLV-0124-SA 4
Stainless Steel VLV-0125-SA 5
Stainless Steel VLV-0126-SA 6
* See Flow Capacity Table

 
Flow Capacity Table

 
Needle/Orifice
Size
Helium Capacities (scc/Min.)
Air
Water
1 200 100 2
2 850 400 12
3 2800 1200 54
4 7600 3300 132
5 24600 10000 480
6 80000 30000 1170

Values given are the maximum flows measured with an inlet pressure of 10 psig and exhausted to atmosphere. Flow capacities will vary for different gases, liquids, and pressures. Consult us for further information.
Please order Technical Bulletin TB-172 for additional information.

 

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