"B" Type VCO® L-Ring Face Seal Fittings For Applications in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutics - SWAGELOK - #1

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www.swagelok.com Gland Nut Features �¡ Reduced internal entrapment �¡ Lubricant-free L-ring seal �¡ Specially cleaned and packaged bodies and glands �¡ 20 ìin. (0.51 ìm) maximum Ra electropolished internal surface finish �¡ Tube butt weld end connections �¡ Controlled L-ring extrusion—no overtightening Materials Body, gland: 316L stainless steel Nut: 316 stainless steel L-ring seal �¡ EPDM �¡ Virgin PTFE—21 CFR 177.1550-compliant �¡ Silicone �¡ Fluorocarbon FKM Temperature Ratings Ratings are based on material manufacturers’ recommendations. �¡ Ethylene propylene: 300°F (148°C) �¡ PTFE and silicone: 450°F (232°C) �¡ Fluorocarbon FKM: 400°F (204°C) Pressure Ratings at 100°F (37°C) . One-eighth turn past finger-tight. The “B” Type VCO fitting uses an L-ring seal that eliminates concavity at the bore. This feature reduces the potential for media entrapment. The L-ring seal should be used only with the “B” Type VCO body. Applications include steam cleaning lines, sampling, research and development, and process feed lines. L-ring seal “B” Type VCO® L-Ring Face Seal Fittings For Applications in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutics Tube OD Wrench-Tight. Assembly Working Pressure psig (bar) 1/4 in. 2500 (172) 1/2 in. 2000 (137) 3/4 in. 1500 (103) 1 in. 12 mm 2000 (137) Body Assembly Instructions Place L-ring seal in body seal groove with stepped side down. Assemble nut and gland to body. Tighten wrench-tight (one-eighth turn past finger-tight).