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Model 3230 Series


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Model 3230 Series High Purity Stainless Steel Line Regulator

Description
High purity stainless steel line regulators designed for analytical applications with non-corrosive or semi-corrosive gases.

Applications
Point-of-use pressure regulation of high purity gases used in chromatography or other analytical applications (see table below for details):

Gas Chromatography Detectors requiring 3230 Series Line Regulators

Detector Type

Detection Level

Line Regulator

Electrolytic Conductivity Detector (ELCD or Hall Detector)

Levels <50 ppm

Model 3230 Series High Purity Stainless Steel Line Regulator      

Electron Capture Detector (ECD)

Levels <50 ppm

Mass Selective Detector or Mass Spec (MSD or MS)

All levels

Atomic Emission Detector (AED)

All levels


Design Features/Components
  • High purity 316 stainless steel barstock bodies
  • High purity 316 stainless steel diaphragms
  • Metal to metal seals minimize diffusion of contaminants
  • 2" delivery pressure gauge
  • Bonnet ported and threaded to pipe gases away from work area
  • Bonnet threaded for panel mounting
  • Body screw thread tapped for back mounting
  • Equipped with outlet diaphragm valve
  • Porous metal filter protects seat from contamination
  • ¼" NPTM compression tube fitting on outlet
  • Additional low pressure port standard

Materials of Construction
Gauge: 316 stainless steel
Body: 316 stainless steel
Bonnets: Nickel plated brass
Diaphragms: Teflon® coated 316 stainless steel
Seats: Teflon®
Seals: Metal to metal

Specifications
Maximum Inlet Pressure: 500 psig (3,450 kPa)
Maximum Flow Rate:
(At 500 psig, N2):
Model 3230: (60 SLPM)
Model 3231: (150 SLPM)
Model 3232 (200 SLPM)
Flow Capacity (Cv): 0.08
Operating Temperature: -40ºF to 165ºF (-40ºC to 74ºC)
Body Porting: 1/4" NPT female
Porting Configuration: 2 High, 2 Low
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs

Ordering Information
Model Number Delivery Pressure Range Delivery Pressure Gauge
3230 2-30 psig 30" vac-0-60 psig
3231 4-100 psig 30" vac-0-200 psig
3232 10-150 psig 30" vac-0-200 psig
Note: These regulators cannot be supplied with CGA connections rated higher than 500 psig.

Options
Model Number Description
MSP-0012-XX Inboard Helium Leak Rate Certification
MSP-0013-XX Combination Inboard/Outboard Helium Leak Rate Certification
OPN-0301-SA Swagelok® 1/4" Tube Fitting
 

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