690

Needle and Metering Valves

S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

Mete r ing Valve s

S, M, L, a nd 31 Se r ie s
Straight-pattern flow coefficients (Cv) from 0.004 to 0.16
Low- and high-pressure service
Repeatable vernier handles available
Brass and 316 stainless steel materials

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Features
Low-Pressure Valves (S, M, and L Series)
Straight-pattern flow coefficients (Cv) from 0.004 to 0.16
Straight, angle, cross, and double patterns
Panel mounting
Knurled, round, vernier, slotted, and adjustable-torque handles
Swagelok tube fitting, male NPT, and integral VCR fitting

end connections

Technical Data

Series
S
M

Pressure-Temperature
Ratings
Working
Temperature
Pressure
F (C)
psig (bar)
10 to 400
(23 to 204)

fluorocarbon
FKM O-rings;
10 to 300
(23 to 148)

2000 (137)

Stem
Taper
Orifice Shutoff (Included
in. (mm) Service Angle)
0.032
(0.81)

0.056
1000 (68.9)

Buna N
O-rings

(1.42)

0.128
(3.25)

Stem threads
are isolated from
system fluid

Lock screw
locks in flow
settings (knurled and
slotted handles)

Forged-body 316 SS or brass construction

No

No

Yes

Guide O-ring
enhances stem
alignment
(S series only)

Handle stop
helps prevent
damage to stem
and orifice

Tapered stem tip

accurately controls gas
and liquid flow rates

Stem O-ring
contains system
fluid

S, M, and L Series
S series valve shown.

Downstream pressure 500 psig (34.4 bar) max when valve requires
adjustment at pressure due to strength limitations of the fine-pitch threads
and high operating torque.
Stainless steel L series valves are not recommended for shutoff in vacuum
or gas service, or for repetitive shutoff in liquid service.

High-Pressure Valves (31 Series)

Flow coefficient of 0.04; orifice of 0.062 in. (1.6 mm)
316 SS bar stock body
Straight and angle patterns
2 stem taper (included angle)
Panel mounting
Round phenolic handle
Swagelok tube fitting and female NPT end connections

Pressure-Temperature Ratings
Ratings based on optional Grafoil packing.

S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

Packing nut
permits simple
external
adjustment

Metal-to-metal shutoff

Packing
fully contained by
316 SS glands to
prevent extrusion

440C SS
regulating stem
hardened for
enhanced
service life

Metal-to-metal
shutoff

Ratings limited to 450F (232C) at 3435 psig (236 bar) with

standard PTFE packing.
ASME Class

2080

Material Group

2.2

Material Name

316 SS

Temperature, F (C)
Working Pressure, psig (bar)
65 (53) to 100 (37)
5000 (344)
200
(93)
4295 (295)
300
(148)
3875 (266)
400
(204)
3560 (245)
450
(232)
3435 (236)
500
(260)
3310 (228)
600
(315)
3130 (215)
650
(343)
3080 (212)
700
(371)
3000 (206)
750
(398)
2930 (201)
800
(426)
2880 (198)
850
(454)
2815 (193)

31 Series

Tapered stem tip

accurately controls
gas and liquid flow
rates

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Materials of Construction
High-Pressure Valves (31 Series)

Low-Pressure Valves (S, M, and L Series)

1a
1b

1a

2
4

8
7
9

S Series

3
8

Handle screw
Lock screw
1b Handle

S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

Handle screw
2 Panel mount nut

6
5
7
9

M Series

10

L Series

Green anodized aluminum 6061-T651/B211

Black oxide and light oil-coated alloy steel/ANSI 18.3
Silver-mist chrome-plated
brass 360/B16

7 Body seal
8 Stem
O-rings
9 Body
Lubricants

316 SS/A479S, M;
316 SS/B783L

Sintered 316 SS
Silver-mist chrome-plated
brass 345/B453

5 Stem guide ring

6 Body extension

316 SS

Material Grade/ASTM Specification

Silver-mist chrome-plated
300 SS/A276
brass 360/B16
Black oxide and light oil-coated
alloy steel/ANSI 18.3

3 Bonnet sleeve
4 Bonnet

Valve Body Materials

1a Handle

8
4

Brass
Component

316 SS/A479

Buna N
S17400 SS/A564S;
316 SS/A479M, L
Buna N

316 SS/A479
Fluorocarbon FKM
Hard chrome-plated
S17400 SS/A564S;
Hard chrome-plated
316 SS/A479M, L
Fluorocarbon FKM

Silver-mist chrome-plated
brass 377/B283

316 SS/A182

Molybdenum disulfide-based; silicone-based

Material Grade/
ASTM Specification

1 Handle

Phenolic/D4617

Set screw

Nickel-cadmium
plated steel

2 Packing nut
3 Upper gland

316 SS/A276

4 Packing

PTFE/D1710

5 Lower gland

316 SS/A276

6 Stem

440C SS/A276

7 Panel nut

316 SS/B783

8 Union nut

316 SS/A276

9 Bonnet
10 Body

Glass-filled PTFE
Silver-mist chrome-plated
brass 345/B453

Component

Lubricant

316 SS/A479
Nickel antiseize with
hydrocarbon carrier

Wetted components listed in italics.

Anaerobic-type adhesive.
Straight and double-pattern M series valves.
Angle and cross-pattern M series valves do not
contain a body seal.

Testing

Cleaning and Packaging

Every Swagelok S, M, and L series metering valve is factory tested

with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Shell testing is performed to a
requirement of no detectable leakage with a liquid leak detector.

Swagelok metering valves with VCR end connections are

processed in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning and
Packaging (SC-11) (MS-06-63), page 1175, to ensure compliance
with product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTMG93 Level C.

Every Swagelok L series metering valve is tested for bubbletight seat shutoff at 100 psig (6.8 bar) differential pressure.
Every Swagelok 31 series needle valve is factory tested
with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats have a maximum
allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm3/min.

Swagelok metering valves with other end connections are

processed in accordance with Swagelok Standard Cleaning
and Packaging (SC-10) (MS-06-62), page 1174; special
cleaning and packaging are available as an option.

Metering ValvesS, M, L, and 31 Series

Flow Data at 70F (20C)

Ordering Information

S Series

Select an ordering number.

S, M, and L Series

Maximum Flow0.004 Cv

Flow Coefficient (Cv)

Flow Coefficient at Turns Open

Pressure
Drop to
Atmosphere
psi (bar)

Air Flow
std ft3/min

Water Flow
U.S. gal/min

(std L/min)

(L/min)

10 (0.68)

0.04 (1.1)

0.01 (0.03)

50 (3.4)

0.10 (2.8)

0.02 (0.07)

100 (6.8)

0.20 (5.6)

0.04 (0.15)

Factory Flow Setting

Number of Turns Open

693

The handle stop is set at 4 to 10 std

cm3/min with 15 psig (1.0 bar) inlet
pressure.

For brass S, M, and L series valves,

replace SS with B.
Example: B-SS1
Straight Pattern
E

G
panel
hole

Adjusting stop to lower flow setting

can damage valve and stem tip.

SWAGELOK

0,0035

Maximum Flow0.03 Cv

Flow Coefficient at Turns Open

0,0030

Flow Coefficient (Cv)

SWAGELOK

M0,0040
Series
Pressure
Drop to
Atmosphere
psi (bar)

0,0025
0,0020
0,0015
0,0010
0,0005

Air Flow
std ft3/min

EURO

Water Flow
U.S. gal/min

(std L/min)

(L/min)

10 (0.68)

0.33
(9.3)

0.09 (0.34)

50 (3.4)

0.90
(25.4)

0.21 (0.79)

100 (6.8)

1.5 (42.4)

0.30 (1.1)

M series valve shown.

S series0.16 in. (4.1 mm) maximum panel
thickness.
M and L series0.13 in. (3.3 mm) maximum panel
thickness.

31 Series
For angle-pattern 31 series valves, add
-A to the ordering number.

Number of Turns Open

Example: SS-31RS4-A

0.180

Flow Coefficient (Cv)

1.38

Maximum Flow0.16 Cv

Flow Coefficient at Turns Open

Pressure
Drop to
Atmosphere
psi (bar)

0.160
0.140
0.120
0.100

Air Flow
std ft3/min

(35.1)

Water Flow
U.S. gal/min

(std L/min)

(L/min)

0.080

10 (0.68)

2.0
(56.6)

0.51
(1.9)

0.060
0,030
0.040

50 (3.4)

6.4
(181)

1.2 (4.5)

100 (6.8)

11.4 (323)

1.7 (6.4)

0.020
0,025
0
0,020 0

0,015

S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

Straight Pattern

L Series

0.38 (9.6)
max panel
thickness

3.60

(91.4)

open
0.59 (15.0)
panel hole

10

Number of Turns Open

1.09

(27.7)

0,010

31 0,005
Series
Maximum Flow0.04 Cv

Flow Coefficient (Cv)

Flow Coefficient at Turns Open

Pressure
Drop to
Atmosphere
psi (bar)

0,180

Air Flow
std ft3/min

Water Flow
U.S. gal/min

(std L/min)

(L/min)

0,160

10 (0.68)

0.45
(12.7) 0.12
(0.45)

0,140

50 (3.4)

1.2 (33.9) 0.28

(1.0)

100 (6.8)

2.1 (59.4) 0.40

(1.5)

0,120
0,100
0,080
0,060

Number of Turns Open

0,040
0,020
0

10

0.38
(9.6)

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Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are
for reference only and are subject to
change.

Angle Pattern
E

End Connections
Inlet/Outlet Size

Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Number
A
B
D
E
S series straight pattern
1/16 in. SS-SS1
1.56 (39.6)
1/8 in. SS-SS2
1.90 (48.3)
Swagelok
1/4 in. SS-SS4
2.04 (51.8)
tube fittings
0.38
2.34 (59.4) 1.90 (48.3)

3 mm SS-SS3MM
(9.6)
6 mm SS-SS6MM
2.04 (51.8)
Male VCR
1/4 in. SS-SVR4
2.06 (52.3)
fittings
1/16 in.
Swagelok 1/8 in.
tube fittings 1/4 in.
3 mm
Male NPT/
Swagelok 1/8 in.
tube fitting

G
panel
hole
N

1/8 in.
Swagelok 1/4 in.
tube fittings 3 mm
6 mm
1/8 in.
Male NPT
1/4 in.
Female NPT 1/8 in.
Male VCR
1/4 in.
fittings

Swagelok
tube fittings
S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

Angle Pattern

Male NPT

1.38

Male NPT/
Swagelok 1/8 in.
tube fitting
Female NPT 1/8 in.

(35.1)

0.38 (9.6)
max panel
thickness

H
open
0.59 (15.0)
panel hole

B2

SS-SM2-S2-A 3.07 (78.0)

M series straight pattern

SS-2MG
2.02 (51.3)
SS-4MG
2.20 (55.9)
SS-3MG-MM
2.02 (51.3)
SS-6MG-MM
2.20 (55.9)
2.78 (70.6) 1.50 (38.1)
SS-2MG2
SS-4MG2
SS-2MG4

1.96 (49.8)
1.94 (49.3)

SS-MGVR4

2.06 (52.3)

M
SS-2MA
SS-4MA
SS-3MA-MM
SS-6MA-MM
SS-2MA2
SS-4MA2

series angle pattern

3.30 (83.8)
1.01
3.39 (86.1)
1.10
3.30 (83.8)
1.01
3.39 (86.1)
1.10
3.04 (77.2)
0.75
3.27 (83.1) 0.98 (24.9)

0.45
(11.4)

0.92
(23.4)

0.38
(9.6)

0.45
(11.4)

0.92
(23.4)

0.50
(12.7)

0.58
(14.7)

1.56
(39.6)

0.58
(14.7)

1.07
(27.2)

1.13
(28.7)

0.58
(14.7)

1.26
(32.0)

1.13
(28.7)

0.58
(14.7)

1.04
(26.4)

1.09
(27.7)

3.60
(91.4)

(25.7)
(27.9)
(25.7)
(27.9)
0.50
(19.1)
(12.7)
1.02 (25.9)

3.04 (77.2) 1.01 (25.7) 0.75 (19.1)

SS-2MA4

3.26 (82.8)

0.97 (24.6)

1/4 in.

SS-4LA

6 mm

SS-6LA-MM

End Connections
Type
Size

Ordering
Number

Male NPT

SS-2MA1

1/4 in.
3/8 in.
6 mm
1/4 in.

Swagelok
tube fittings

0.88 (22.4)
(24.9)
(25.9)
0.99 (25.1)

0.98 (24.9)

L series straight pattern

SS-4L
2.34 (59.4)
SS-6L
2.46 (62.5)
2.82 (71.6)
SS-6L-MM
2.34 (59.4)
SS-4L2
2.00 (50.8)

L series angle pattern

Swagelok
tube fittings

Swagelok
tube fitting

0.38
(9.6)

1/8 in.
1/4 in.
3 mm
6 mm
1/8 in.
1/4 in.

S series angle pattern

SS-SS1-A
3.22 (81.8) 0.81 (20.6)
SS-SS2-A
3.32 (84.3)
0.98
SS-SS4-A
3.36 (85.3)
1.02
SS-SS3MM-A 3.32 (84.3) 0.98 (24.9)

B1

Female
NPT

1/4 in. SS-31RS4

6 mm SS-31RS6MM
1/8 in. SS-31RF2
1/4 in. SS-31RF4

3.77 (95.8)

A
B
31 series

1.17 (29.7)

Dimensions, in. (mm)

B1
B2
C

2.40
(61.0)

1.20
(30.5)

1.16
(29.5)

1.48
(37.6)

2.00
(50.8)
2.06
(52.3)

1.00
(25.4)
1.03
(26.2)

0.91
(23.1)

1.00
(25.4)

Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight.

1.54
(39.1)

1.28 (32.5)

3.80
(96.5)

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Options and Accessories

E

Cross Pattern
S and M Series
G
panel
hole

Fluid flows between side ports

around stem in any stem position.

Flow through branch port can be

metered in both directions.

S series valve shown.

E

Double Pattern
S and M Series

G
panel
hole

Inlet valve handle can be set and

locked at desired maximum flow.

Outlet valve handle can be used for

fine flow control up to the preset

maximum of the inlet valve.

S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

M series valve shown.

Ordering Information and Dimensions

Select an ordering number. For brass valves, replace SS with B.
Example: B-SS2-X
Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.
Valve
Pattern

End Connections
Type

Size

Cv

Ordering
Number

Dimensions, in. (mm)

A

0.38 (9.6)

0.45 (11.4)

0.92 (23.4)

0.50 (12.7)

0.58 (14.7)

S series
Cross
Double

Swagelok
tube fitting

1/8 in.

0.004

SS-SS2-X

3.32 (84.3)

1.96 (49.8)

0.98 (24.9)

1/8 in.

0.003

SS-SS2-D

2.34 (59.4)

1.90 (48.3)

1/4 in.

0.03

SS-4MX

3.39 (86.1)

1/4 in.

0.026

SS-4MGD

2.78 (70.6)

M series
Cross
Double

Swagelok
tube fitting

Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight.

1.10 (27.9)
2.20 (55.9)

1.07 (27.2)
1.56 (39.6)

696

Needle and Metering Valves

Options and Accessories

Vernier Handle

Adjustable-Torque Handle

Slotted Handle

S, M, and L Series

S Series

S and M Series
0.48

0.83

(12.2)

(21.0)

A
open

1.42

1.82

(36.1)

(46.2)

open

open

M series valve shown.

Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.

Helps ensure repeatable flow

Enhances control for setting flows.

adjustments.

Features PTFE packing and two top-

Provides readings accurate to

mounted torque adjustment screws.

1/25turn.

Is available in stainless steel material

S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

 o order, add -VH to an S series

T
ordering number or -MH to an M or L
series ordering number.

on stainless steel valves and in

chrome-plated brass on brass
valves, as standard.

Examples: SS-SS1-VH
SS-2MG-MH

To order, add -OH to the ordering

number.

Vernier Handle Kits

Example: SS-SS1-OH

Kits contain all parts necessary to add

a vernier handle to an existing valve.

Adjustable-Torque Handle Kits

Series
S
M
L

Kit Ordering Number

NY-5K-S

Valve Material
Stainless steel
Brass

screwdriver.
Is for use in installations where

handle is not easily accessible.

Is available in stainless steel material

on stainless steel valves and in

chrome-plated brass on brass
valves, as standard.
Allows valve to be panel mounted

without removing handle.

Kits contain all parts necessary to

add an adjustable-torque handle to an
existing valve.

NY-2M-K6

Allows flow setting adjustment with a

Kit Ordering Number

SS-5K-S-OH
B-5K-S-OH

To order, add -SL to the ordering

number.
Example: SS-SS1-SL
Dimensions, in. (mm)
Series

1.42 (36.1)

0.38 (9.6)

1.22 (31.0)

0.50 (12.7)

Slotted Handle Kits

Kits contain all parts necessary to add
a slotted handle to an existing valve.

Colored Handles
31 Series
Black phenolic handles are
standard. To order colored
phenolic handles, add a
handle color designator to
the ordering number.
Example: SS-31RS4-BL

Handle Color

Designator

Kit Ordering Number

-BL

SS-5K-S-SL

Green

-GR

SS-2M-K5-SL

Orange

-OG

Red

-RD

Yellow

-YW

Handle Kits
Handle kits contain handle, brass insert, and instructions.
To order a black phenolic handle, use kit ordering number
PH-5K-14K-BK.
For colored phenolic handles, replace -BK in the kit ordering
number with a handle color designator.
Example: PH-5K-14K-BL

Series

Blue

Metering ValvesS, M, L, and 31 Series

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Options and Accessories

Stem O-Ring Materials

Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11)

S, M, and L Series

All Series

Buna N O-rings are standard for brass valves; fluorocarbon

FKM O-rings are standard for stainless steel valves. When
ordering optional stem O-ring materials:

Swagelok metering valves with VCR end connections are

processed in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning
and Packaging (SC-11) (MS-06-63), page 1175, to ensure
compliance with product cleanliness requirements stated in
ASTMG93 Level C.

S seriesstem and guide O-rings are replaced with the

optional material, except for the Kalrez option; for Kalrez

material, the stem O-ring is replaced and the guide O-ring
remains the standard material.
S series and M seriesbody seal material may change, as

shown in the table below.

O-Ring
Material

Designator

Buna N

-BU

Ethylene
propylene
Fluorocarbon
FKM

-EP
-VI

Kalrez

-KZ

Neoprene

-NE

To order special cleaning and packaging for metering valves

with other end connections, add -SC11 to the valve ordering
number.
Example: SS-SS1-SC11

Temperature
Rating
F (C)
10 to 300
(23 to 148)
10 to 300
(23 to 148)
10 to 400
(23 to 204)
0 to 300
(17 to 148)
10 to 250
(23 to 121)

Body Seal
Material
Standard

Oxygen Service Hazards

For more information about hazards and risks of oxygenenriched systems, see the Swagelok Oxygen System Safety
technical report (MS-06-13), page 1184.

S seriesPTFE
Standard
S series and M
seriesPTFE
S seriesPTFE

To order optional O-ring materials, add the desired O-ring

material designator to the ordering number.
Example: SS-SS1-BU

High-Temperature Stem Packing Material

31 Series
S / M / L / 31
SERIES
METERING

Grafoil packing extends the temperature rating to 850F

(454C) and requires fluorinated tungsten disulfide-based
lubricant. To order, add -G to the ordering number.
Example: SS-31RS4-G
Stem Packing Kits
PTFE and Grafoil packing kits are available. Kits include
packing, lubricant, and instructions. Select a kit ordering
number.
Stem Packing Material and Kit Ordering Number
PTFE

Grafoil

T-9K-2

G-9K-2

Lubricant: nickel antiseize,

hydrocarbon carrier

Lubricant: fluorinated tungsten

disulfide-based

Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of

other manufacturers.

A packing adjustment may be required periodically

to increase service life and to prevent leakage.

To increase service life, ensure proper valve

performance, and prevent leakage, apply only as

much torque as is required to achieve positive
shutoff in L and 31 series valves that are rated for
shutoff service.

MS-01-142, R11

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