Multipurpose Ball Valves—SK Series 1

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Multipur pose Ball Valve s

SK Se r ie s
■ Working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar)

■ Temperatures from −40 to 302°F (−40 to 150°C)

■ High-flow capacity in a compact design

■ 1/4 to 3/8 in. and 6 to 8 mm end connections

■ 316 stainless steel construction

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Features

Directional handle
■ offers quarter-turn operation
O-ring stem seal ■ indicates flow direction
■ requires no packing ■ indicates open/closed position
adjustment
■ provides leak-tight seal to
atmosphere

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Spring-loaded PEEK seats

■ provide chemical compatibility Stainless steel floating ball
■ provide leak-tight integrity in both low- reduces wear and extends cycle life
and high-pressure systems

Swagelok® SK series ball valves offer low-torque, quarter- Pressure-Temperature Ratings

turn operation in a compact design providing positive shutoff
Low-temperature SK series valves are available. See
in applications up to 6000 psig (413 bar). Other features
page 4.
include:
■ Flow coefficients (Cv) of 0.9 to 1.4 Temperature Working Pressure
■ Swagelok gaugeable tube fitting, NPT and ISO pipe, and °F (°C) psig (bar)
Swagelok male VCO® end connections 0 (–17) to 250 (121) 6000 (413)
302 (150) 3000 (206)
■ Standard panel mounting
For more information about pressure ratings of valves with tube fitting end
■ Bidirectional flow connections, see Swagelok Tubing Data, MS-01-107. Pressure ratings of
valves with VCO fitting end connections are based on the ratings of the
■ Field rebuildable with seal kit mating fitting; see the Swagelok VCO O-Ring Face Seal Fittings catalog,
MS‑01‑28.

Testing
Every Swagelok SK series valve is factory tested in both flow Cleaning and Packaging
directions with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats have a All Swagelok SK series ball valves are cleaned and
maximum allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm3/min. Shell testing packaged in accordance with Swagelok Standard Cleaning
is performed to a requirement of no detectable leakage with a and Packaging (SC-10), MS-06-62.
liquid leak detector.
Special cleaning and packaging in accordance with Swagelok
Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC‑11), MS‑06‑63, to ensure
Low Fugitive Emissions compliance with product cleanliness requirements stated in
The American Petroleum Institute’s API 641 tests for fugitive ASTM G93 Level C, is available as an option. See Process
emissions to atmosphere for quarter-turn ball valves. The Options, page 5.
tests are conducted at a third party lab and certify that at no
point in the test did the valve leak in excess of 100 ppm of
methane. Certificates stating that the valve is certified for Low
Emissions are available for valves with standard Fluorocarbon
FKM o-rings. For more information, contact your authorized
Swagelok sales and service representative.

Important Information
About Swagelok Ball Valves
• Swagelok ball valves are designed to be used in a
fully open or fully closed position.
• Valves that have not been cycled for a period of time
may have a higher initial actuation torque.
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Materials of Construction
Material Grade/
Component ASTM Specification
Nylon with powdered metal 1
1 Handle
300 series SS insert 2
2 Set screw S17400 SS / A564
3 Packing bolt 316 SS / A479 3
4 Packing bolt gasket Silver-plated 316 SS / A240
5 Stem thrust washer PEEK 4
5
6 Chamfered backup ring PEEK
7 Stem backup ring PTFE / D1710 6
7
Low-temperature
8 Stem O-ring
fluorocarbon FKM
8
9 Stem 316 SS / A479 9
Powdered metal
10 Panel nut
300 series SS / B783
11 Body 316 SS / A479
12 Ball 316 SS / A276 10
13 Seats (2) PEEK
14 Seat glands (2) 316 SS / A479 11
15 Seat backup rings (4) PTFE / D1710
12
Low-temperature 14
16 Seat O-rings (2)
fluorocarbon FKM 16
17
17 Seat springs (2) 316 SS / A240 or A666 19
18 End screw gaskets (2) Silver-plated 316 SS / A240
13
19 End screws (2) 316 SS / A479
15
Wetted lubricant PTFE-based
18
Molybdenum disulfide with
Nonwetted lubricant
hydrocarbon binder coating
Wetted components listed in italics.

Ordering Information and Dimensions 2.50

(63.5)
Select an ordering number. 1.53
(38.9)
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
0.19 (4.8)
End Connections➀ Dimensions, in. (mm) 25/32 max panel
Ordering (19.8) thickness
Type Size Number Cv Orifice A B panel hole
1/4 in. SS-4SKPS4 1.3 3.60 (91.4) 1.80 (45.7)

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Swagelok 3/8 in. SS-4SKPS6 1.4 3.73 (94.7) 1.86 (47.2)

tube fitting 6 mm SS-4SKPS6MM 1.3 3.60 (91.4) 1.80 (45.7)
8 mm SS-4SKPS8MM 1.3 3.68 (93.5) 1.84 (46.7)
0.188 (4.8) B
Female NPT 1/4 in. SS-4SKPF4 1.2 2.91 (73.9) 1.46 (37.1) A
Female ISO➁ 1/4 in. SS-4SKPF4RT 1.2 2.91 (73.9) 1.46 (37.1)
Male NPT 1/4 in. SS-4SKPM4 1.1 3.23 (82.0) 1.62 (41.1)
Male VCO fitting➂ 1/4 in. SS-4SKPVCO4 0.9 3.15 (80.0) 1.58 (40.1)
1.50
Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight. (38.1)
➀ SK series valves can be ordered with two different end connections. Contact your authorized
Swagelok representative for ordering information. 1.93
➁ See specifications ISO 7/1, BS EN 10226-1, DIN-2999, and JIS B0203. 0.44 (49.0)
(11.2)
➂ VCO fittings on standard valves include low-temperature fluorocarbon FKM O-rings.
0.43
(10.9)

0.90
(22.9)
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Handle Options Material and Service Options

Factory-Assembled Handles Valves With ECE R110-Type Approval
Nylon Directional SK series valves are available with ECE R110-type approval
Handle Color Designator
for use in alternative fuel service. Valves with this approval
Black is standard. For other Blue -BL have ultralow-temperature fluorocarbon/D2000 stem and seat
colors, add a handle color Green -GR O‑rings.
designator to the valve Orange -OG
ordering number. ■ ECE R110 Manual Service Valve Type Approval
Red -RD Classification: Class 0
Example: SS‑4SKPS4‑BL Yellow -YW Pressure: 3770 psig (260 bar)
Temperature: –40 to 248°F (–40 to 120°C)
Nylon Oval To order, add ‑DE to the valve ordering number.
Add -K to the valve ordering number. Example: SS-4SKPS4‑DE
Example: SS-4SKPS4-K
Low-Temperature Service
Stainless Steel Directional
SK series valves are available for low-temperature service,
■ Ideal for continuous elevated
with a temperature rating of –40 to 200°F (–40 to 93°C)
ambient temperatures
at listed pressures. Low-temperature valves have Buna C
Add -SHD to the valve ordering O‑rings. All other materials and ratings are the same as those
number. of standard valves.
Example: SS-4SKPS4-SHD To order, insert L into the valve ordering number.
No Handle Example: SS-L4SKPS4
Add -NH to the valve ordering number. Sour Gas Service
Example: SS-4SKPS4-NH SK series valves for
Component Material
sour gas service are
Handle Kits for Field Assembly available. Materials End screw,
packing bolt, Alloy 400/B164
Kits include handle and set screw. are selected in stem, and ball
accordance with Stem O-ring and
Nylon Nylon Stainless Steel NACE MR0175/ Ethylene propylene
seat O-ring
Directional➀ Oval Directional ISO 15156. See the Seat springs Alloy 718/AMS 5596
NY-5K-43G-BK NY-5K-43GK-BK SS-5K-43GPM NACE specification
Wetted components listed in italics.
➀ O
 rdering number specifies a black handle. For a handle of another for information on
color, replace -BK with a handle color designator from the table at left. stainless steel tube
Example: NY-5K-43G-BL fitting requirements.
Locking Bracket To order, replace SS with MX and add -SG to the valve
ordering number.
■ Designed to lock valve in the
Example: MX-4SKPF4-SG
open and closed position
■ Fits padlocks with 3/16 PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel Ball
to 9/32 in. (4.8 to 7.1 mm) SK series valves are available with a PTFE-coated stainless
shackle diameters steel ball to promote service life in applications subject to
■ For nylon and stainless steel lubricant washout.
directional handles only—not panel mountable To order, add -TC to the valve ordering number.
■ To order the locking bracket factory-assembled on a valve, Example: SS-4SKPS4-TC
add -LH to the valve ordering number.
Example: SS-4SKPS4-LH Ethylene Propylene O‑Rings
■ To order the locking bracket for field assembly, use kit SK series valves
are available with Temperature Working Pressure
ordering number: SS-51K-4SK-LH °F (°C) psig (bar)
ethyelene propylene
–20 (–28) to 150 (65) 6000 (413)
O‑rings, with ratings 250 (121) 1700 (117)
shown at right.
To order, add -E to the valve ordering number.
Example: SS-4SKPS4-E
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Process Options Maintenance Kits

Hydrostatic Testing Seat Seal Kits
SK series valves are available with optional hydrostatic shell The seat seal kit contains two seats, low-temperature
testing. Valves are hydrostatically tested with deionized water fluorocarbon FKM seat O-rings, seat backup rings, seat
at 1.5 times the rated pressure of the valve. No visible leakage springs, end screw gaskets, gland assembly tool, lubricant
is permitted. with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and instructions.
To order, add -W20 to the valve ordering number. Kit ordering number: SS-9K-4SK
Example: SS-4SKPS4-W20
Stem and Seal Kits
Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11) The stem and seal kit contains a packing bolt gasket, stem
SK series valves are available with optional cleaning and thrust washer, chamfered backup ring, stem backup ring,
packaging in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning low-temperature fluorocarbon FKM stem O-ring, two seats,
and Packaging (SC-11), MS‑06-63, to ensure compliance with low-temperature fluorocarbon FKM seat O-rings, seat backup
product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTM G93 Level C. rings, seat springs, end screw gaskets, gland assembly
tool, lubricant with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and
To order, add -SC11 to the valve ordering number.
instructions.
Example: SS-4SKPS4-SC11
Kit ordering number: SS-91K-4SK
Oxygen Service Hazards
For information about hazards and risks of oxygen-enriched
systems, see the Swagelok Oxygen System Safety technical
report, MS-06-13.
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Pneumatic Actuators
Actuator Service Ratings
Maximum Actuator Pressure
Actuator psig (bar)
Actuator Service Temperature Range At 100°F At Maximum
Service Designator °F (°C) (37°C) Temperature
Standard — –20 to 200 (–28 to 93) 165 (11.3)
High-temperature HT 0 to 400 (–17 to 204) 100 (6.8)
200 (13.7)
Low-temperature LT –40 to 200 (–40 to 93) 165 (11.3)
Nonfluorocarbon NF –20 to 200 (–28 to 93) 165 (11.3)

Actuator Pressure at Maximum System Pressure

Based on valve performance using pressurized air or nitrogen.

Minimum Actuator Pressure

psig (bar)
Actuation Mode Single Dual➀
Swagelok rack and pinion pneumatic Double acting 45 (3.2) 80 (5.6)
actuators are compact, lightweight, Normally closed, normally open 70 (4.9) —
easily mountable, and can be ➀ Two valves mounted to one actuator.
operated with standard shop air.
For technical data, including pressure- Dimensions
temperature ratings and materials Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
of construction, see the Swagelok
Ball Valve Actuation Options catalog, 4.91 (125) (spring return)
MS‑02‑343. 4.09 (104) (double acting)
0.63 1.15
(16.0) (29.2)
2 mounting
holes
0.34 (8.6) dia
• Actuated assemblies must
be properly aligned and
supported. Improper alignment
or inadequate support of the 3.55
(90.2)
actuated assembly may result
in leakage or premature valve 1/8 in. 1/8 in.
NPT NPT
failure.

2 mounting
holes 1.11
(28.2)
0.34 (8.6) dia
Ordering Information
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Factory-Assembly 2.00 1.31

(33.3)
(50.8) 3.04
Typical Ordering Number (77.2)

SS-4SKPS4 - 31 D HT Field Assembly

Valve Order one actuator kit and one mounting bracket kit for each valve.
Ordering Number
Kit Ordering Numbers
Actuator Actuator
Actuator Model Actuator Service Mode Service Actuator Mounting Bracket
None = Standard Standard MS-131-SR
Actuation Mode
HT =High- High-temperature MS-131-SR-HT
D = Double acting temperature
Spring
C = Normally closed spring return return Low-temperature MS-131-SR-LT
LT = Low-
O = Normally open spring return temperature Nonfluorocarbon MS-131-SR-NF
SS-MB-4SK
Example: SS-4SKPS4-31D NF = Non- Standard MS-131-DA
fluorocarbon Double High-temperature MS-131-DA-HT
For dual-mounted assemblies (two valves mounted acting Low-temperature MS-131-DA-LT
to one actuator), insert DM into the ordering
number. Example: SS-4SKPS4-31DDMHT Nonfluorocarbon MS-131-DA-NF
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ISO 5211-Compliant Pneumatic Actuators

Actuator Service Ratings
Actuator Temperature Range Maximum Actuator Pressure
Service °F (°C) psig (bar)
Standard –40 to 176 (–40 to 80)
116 (7.9)
High-temperature 5 to 302 (–15 to 150)

Minimum Actuator Pressure

Actuation Modes
Actuator Double Acting Spring Return
Model Minimum Actuator Pressure, psig (bar)
A10 36 (2.5) —
A15 20 (1.4) 36 (2.5)

Swagelok ISO 5211-compliant rack Dimensions

and pinion pneumatic actuators are are Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
available in spring-return and double-
acting modes. A
1.57
For technical data, including actuator (39.9)
materials of construction and weight,
see the Swagelok Ball Valve Actuation
Options catalog, MS‑02‑343.
For additional information on selecting
and sizing ISO 5211-compliant
actuators, see the Actuated Ball Valve B
Selection Guide—ISO 5211-Compliant
Actuator Mounting Bracket Kits,
MS‑02‑136.

2 mounting
holes
• Actuated assemblies must 0.34 (8.6) dia C
be properly aligned and
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supported. Improper alignment

or inadequate support of the
2.00 1.44
actuated assembly may result (50.8) (36.6)
D
in leakage or premature valve
failure. Dimensions, in. (mm)
Actuator
Model A B C D
A10 4.65 (118) 4.05 (103) 1.10 (27.9) 2.84 (72.1)
A15 5.33 (135) 4.16 (106) 1.10 (27.9) 3.09 (78.5)

Ordering Information
Factory Assembly Field Assembly
Typical Ordering Number Order one actuator kit and one mounting
bracket kit for each valve.
Mounting bracket kit ordering number:
SS-4SKPS4 - A15 D HT SS‑MB‑4SK‑F04‑11DIN-M
Valve Actuator Service
Ordering Actuator Actuator Actuator Kit
None = Standard
Number Mode Service Ordering Number
HT = High-
Spring Standard MS-A15-3-DIN
Actuator Model temperature
return High-temperature MS-A15-3-DIN-HT
A10 =A10 (double acting Actuation Mode MS-A10-DA-DIN
actuation mode only) Standard
D = Double acting Double MS-A15-DA-DIN
A15 = A15
C3 = Normally closed spring return acting MS-A10-DA-DIN-HT
High-temperature
O3 = Normally open spring return MS-A15-DA-DIN-HT
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Options for ISO 5211-Compliant and Swagelok Pneumatic Actuators

Swagelok offers a range of accessories to
enhance instrumentation and process ball valve
performance and control, including solenoid
valves, limit switches, and position sensors.
Factory assemblies and kits for field assembly are
available.
For more information, see the Swagelok Ball Valve
Actuation Options catalog, MS‑02‑343.

MS-02-345, RevI, November 2021

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