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P ro p ortional Relief Valves

R Series
■ Liquid or gas service

■ Set pressures from 10 to 6000 psig (0.68 to 413 bar)

■ 1/4 and 1/2 in. and 6 to 12 mm end connections


2 Proportional Relief Valves

Cap
provides easy external
Spring set pressure adjustment
adjusts to provide
desired set pressure Label
identifies set
pressure range

Lock nut
maintains cap position, Lock wire capability
ensuring set pressure adjustment secures cap to maintain
set pressure adjustment

Quad seal
eliminates leakage
around stem during
relief mode

O-ring
provides elastomer-to-metal End connections
seal for positive shutoff at seat. include gaugeable Swagelok® tube
(Other series use bonded fittings and NPT or ISO pipe threads
disc. See Materials of
Construction)
R3A series valve shown.

Features Applications
High-Pressure Valves R series relief valves are proportional relief valves that
open gradually as the pressure increases. Consequently,
■ Service up to 6000 psig (413 bar)
they do not have a capacity rating at a given pressure rise
■ Multiple springs for a selection of set pressure ranges (accumulation), and they are not certified to ASME or any
■ 1/4 in. and 6 and 8 mm end connections—R3A series other codes.
■ 1/2 in. and 12 mm end connections—R4 series  Some system applications require relief valves to
meet specific safety codes. The system designer and
Low-Pressure Valves user must determine when such codes apply and
■ Service up to 300 psig (20.6 bar) whether these relief valves conform to them.
■ One spring for the full set pressure range
■ 1/4 in. and 6 and 8 mm end connections—RL3 series Operation
■ 1/2 in. and 12 mm end connections—RL4 series R series relief valves OPEN when system pressure reaches
the set pressure and CLOSE when system pressure falls
below the set pressure.
■ High-pressure R3A and R4 series—select and install the
spring that covers the required set pressure; apply the
matching label to the cap.
■ Low-pressure RL3 and RL4 series—the spring is already
installed.
 For valves not actuated for a period of time, initial
relief pressure may be higher than the set pressure.
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Technical Data
Pressure-Temperature Ratings
Series R3A R4 RL3 and RL4
Working Pressure at 6000 psig (413 bar);
6000 psig (413 bar) 300 psig (20.6 bar)
70°F (20°C) up to 8000 psig (551 bar) during relief
Set Pressure➀ 50 to 6000 psig (3.4 to 413 bar) 50 to 1500 psig (3.4 to 103 bar) 10 to 225 psig (0.68 to 15.5 bar)
Outlet Pressure➁ 1500 psig (103 bar) 2500 psig (172 bar) 225 psig (15.5 bar)
Fluoro- Ethylene Fluoro- Ethylene Fluoro- Ethylene
carbon Neo- pro- carbon Neo- pro- carbon Neo- pro-
Seal Material FKM Buna N prene pylene FKM Buna N prene pylene FKM Buna N prene pylene
Temperature, °F (°C) Maximum Set Pressure, psig (bar)
–40 (–40) —
— —
–30 (–34) —

–10 (–23) — —

0 (–17) — — —
10 (–12) 6000
6000 (413)
25 (–4)
(413)
6000
30 (–1) 6000
(413) 225
50 (10) (413) 225 (15.5)
225 (15.5)
5580 5580 5580 5580 225
150 (65) (15.5)
(384) (384) (384) (384) (15.5)
1500 1500 1500
5160 5160 5160 5160 (103) (103) (103)
200 (93) 1500
(355) (355) (355) (355)
(103)
4910 4910 4910 4910
250 (121)
(338) (338) (338) (338)
275 (135) 4660
— — — — —
300 (148) (321) —
➀ The pressure-temperature ratings are based upon laboratory testing to ensure that the cracking pressure does not deviate by more than 20 % from the initial
room-temperature set pressure.
➁ Outlet pressure should not exceed inlet pressure.

Set Pressure and Resealing Pressure Back Pressure


■ Set pressure is the upstream pressure at which the first High-Pressure Valves (R3A and R4 Series)
indication of flow occurs. Set pressure of each valve after
The effect of system back pressure is minimized by the
initial relief is repeatable within ± 5 % at room temperature.
design of these high-pressure valves.
■ Resealing pressure is the upstream pressure at which there
is no indication of flow. Resealing pressure is always lower Low-Pressure Valves (RL3 and RL4 Series)
than set pressure. System back pressure increases the set pressure of the
valve. To compensate, multiply the back pressure by 0.8 and
Testing subtract the result from the desired set pressure. Use the
result to pre-set the valve while back pressure is equal to
Every R series proportional relief valve is tested for set and
atmospheric pressure.
resealing performance.
Example:
Minimum Resealing Desired set pressure is 120 psig. System back pressure is
Test Set Pressure Pressure as a Percentage 40 psig.
Series psig (bar) of Set Pressure, %
Step 1. Multiply back pressure by 0.8.
10 to 20 (0.68 to 1.3) 50
RL3, RL4 40 psig  0.8 = 32 psig.
175 to 225 (12.0 to 15.5) 91
Step 2. Subtract result from desired set pressure.
100 to 200 (6.8 to 13.7) 50
R3A, R4 120 psig – 32 psig = 88 psig.
850 to 1000 (58.5 to 68.9) 84
Step 3. Pre-set proportional relief valve to 88 psig.

Cleaning and Packaging Oxygen Service Hazards


All Swagelok R series relief valves are cleaned and packaged in For more information about hazards and risks of oxygen-
accordance with Swagelok standard cleaning and packaging enriched systems, see the Swagelok Oxygen System Safety
specification (SC-10), MS-06-62. technical report, MS-06-13.
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Materials of Construction
Component Material Grade/ASTM Specification
RL3 and R3A RL4 and R4
RL3, R3A—nickel-plated brass;
1 Plug
1 1 RL4, R4—brass
2 2 Cap 316 SS/A479
2 3 Label Polyester
3 RL3, R3A—powdered metal 300 series SS/B783;
4 Lock nut
3 RL4, R4—316 SS/A276
4 5 Spring S17700 SS/AMS 5678
6 Sleeve 304 SS/A240
RL3 5
only 4 7 Spring RL3, R3A—powdered metal 300 series SS/B783;
support RL4, R4—316 SS/A276

6 8 Bonnet 316 SS/A479


7 5
9 O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM
10 Quad seal PTFE-coated fluorocarbon FKM
RL4
8 only RL3, R3A—316 SS/A666;
11 Retainer
RL4, R4—316 SS/A479
12 Stem 316 SS/A479
6
12a Bonded stem Fluorocarbon FKM-bonded➀
9 7 316 SS/A479
13 Bonded disc
10 R3A
11 only 14 Seat 316 SS/A479
15 Gasket PTFE-coated 316 SS/A240
12 12 8 16 Seat retainer 316 SS/A479
17 O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM
13 18 Insert 316 SS/A479
16 19 Body 316 SS/A182
14
17 Molybdenum disulfide-based dry film
9 Lubricants
15 18 and paste; silicone-based
10 Wetted components listed in italics.
19 R4 ➀ Material Safety Data Sheet for bonding agents available on request.
11 only
12
12a

13
19

RL3 R3A RL4 R4


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Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)


Air Water
RL3 and RL4 Series RL3 RL3 and RL4 Series RL3
Air Flow, std L/min RL4 Water Flow, L/min RL4

Set Pressure
225 psig (15.5 bar) Set Pressure
225 psig (15.5 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar


Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar
150 psig (10.3 bar) 150 psig (10.3 bar)

100 psig (6.8 bar) 100 psig (6.8 bar)

50 psig (3.4 bar) 50 psig (3.4 bar)

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

R3A and R4 Series R3A R3A and R4 Series R3A


Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min

Set Pressure
5500 psig (378 bar) Set Pressure
Inlet Pressure, psig

Inlet Pressure, bar 5500 psig (378 bar)

Pressure Drop, bar


Pressure Drop, psi
4500 psig (301 bar)
4500 psig (301 bar)

3500 psig (240 bar)

Air Flow, std ft3/min

Water Flow, U.S. gal/min


R3A R3A
Air Flow, std L/min R4 Water Flow, L/min R4

Set Pressure
3500 psig (241 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

Inlet Pressure, bar

Pressure Drop, bar


Pressure Drop, psi

Set Pressure
2600 psig (179 bar) 2600 psig (179 bar)

2000 psig (137 bar)


2000 psig (137 bar)

1000 psig (68.9 bar)


1000 psig (68.9 bar)

Air Flow, std ft3/min


Water Flow, U.S. gal/min
R3A R3A
Air Flow, std L/min R4 Water Flow, L/min R4
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar


Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar

Set Pressure
550 psig (37.8 bar) Set Pressure
550 psig (37.8 bar)

350 psig (24.1 bar)


350 psig (24.1 bar)

200 psig (13.7 bar)


200 psig (13.7 bar)

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min


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Dimensions
Dimensions are for reference only and Low-Pressure Valves (RL3 and RL4 Series)
are subject to change.
End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)
Ordering
Inlet/Outlet Size Number A B C D E H
RL3 series: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm) fully open orifice
1/4 in. SS-RL3S4
0.06 in.
Swagelok 1.44 4.14
(1.5 mm) 6 mm SS-RL3S6MM
lock wire tube fittings (36.6) (105)
hole 8 mm SS-RL3S8MM 1.60
(40.6)
A Male NPT/
max 2.70 0.43 4.09
Swagelok 1/4 in. SS-RL3M4-S4
0.09 in. tube fitting (68.6) (10.9) (104)
(2.2 mm) 1.19 3.89
E
lock wire max Male NPT/
hole 1/4 in. SS-RL3M4-F4 (30.2) (98.8)
female NPT 1.17
Male ISO/ (29.7)
1/4 in. SS-RL3M4F4-RT
female ISO➀
RL4 series: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) fully open orifice
5.81
1/2 in. SS-RL4S8 1.72 (43.7)
Swagelok (148)
Outlet B tube fittings 5.92
12 mm SS-RL4S12MM 1.83 (46.5)
Inlet (150)
4.09 0.50 5.37
Male NPT/ (104) (12.7) (136)
1.72
Swagelok 1/2 in. SS-RL4M8S8
1.43 (43.7) 5.52
D C tube fitting
(36.3) (140)
Male NPT/ 1.43
1/2 in. SS-RL4M8F8
female NPT (36.3)

High-Pressure Valves (R3A and R4 Series)


End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)
Ordering
H Inlet/Outlet Size Number A B C D E H
max RL3 series: 0.14 in. (3.6 mm) fully open orifice
0.06 in.
(1.5 mm) 1/4 in. SS-4R3A
lock wire Swagelok 1.44 4.14
hole 6 mm SS-6R3A-MM
tube fittings (36.6) (105)
8 mm SS-8R3A-MM 1.60
(40.6)
Male NPT/
0.09 in. Swagelok 1/4 in. SS-4R3A1 2.70 0.43 4.09
(2.2 mm) (68.6) (10.9) (104)
lock wire tube fitting
hole 1.19 3.89
Male NPT/
1/4 in. SS-4R3A5 (30.2) (98.8)
female NPT 1.17
Male ISO/ (29.7)
1/4 in. SS-4R3A5-RT
female ISO➀
RL4 series: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) fully open orifice
5.81
Outlet 1/2 in. SS-R4S8 1.72 (43.7)
Swagelok (148)
Inlet tube fittings 5.92
12 mm SS-R4S12MM 1.83 (46.5)
(150)
4.09 0.50 5.37
Male NPT/ (104) (12.7) (136)
1.72
Valve with Manual Swagelok 1/2 in. SS-R4M8S8
1.43 (43.7) 5.52
Override Handle tube fitting
(36.3) (140)
Male NPT/ 1.43
1/2 in. SS-R4M8F8
female NPT (36.3)
Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight.
➀ See specifications ISO 7/1, BS EN 10226-1, DIN-2999, and JIS B0203.
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Ordering Information Options and Accessories


Low-Pressure Valves (RL3 and RL4 Series) Seal Materials
Seal Material Designator
Valve contains spring; set pressure must be adjusted. Select Fluorocarbon FKM is the
Buna N -BU
a valve ordering number. standard seal material.
Ethylene
Optional seal materials are -EP
Spring Kits propylene
available. To order, add a seal
Spring kits include spring and installation instructions. Select Neoprene -NE
material designator to the
a spring kit ordering number. valve ordering number. -VI for seal kits;
Fluorocarbon
no designator
Example: SS-RL3S4-BU FKM
for valves
Spring Kit Set Pressure Range
Series Ordering Number psig (bar) Seal Kits
RL3 177-13K-RL3
10 to 225 (0.68 to 15.5) Fluorocarbon FKM, Buna N, ethylene propylene, and neoprene
RL4 177-13K-RL4 seal kits are available. To order, insert a seal material designator
as a prefix (R3A series) or suffix (all others) to the seal kit basic
ordering number.
High-Pressure Valves (R3A and R4 Series)
Examples: BU-R3A-K2
Valve does not contain spring. Select a valve ordering number
SS-3K-RL3-BU
and a spring kit ordering number.
Spring Kits RL3 Series R3A Series RL4 Series R4 Series
Spring kits include spring, label, 302 SS lock wire with seal, Seal kit basic ordering number
spring support, and installation instructions. SS-3K-RL3- -R3A-K2 SS-3K-RL4- SS-3K-R4-
Select a spring kit basic ordering number and add the spring Seal kit contents
designator for the desired set pressure range. O-ring,
O-rings (2),
O-ring,
O-ring,
quad seal, quad seal,
Examples: 177-R3A-K1-F bonded disc,
quad seal,
bonded disc,
quad seal,
177-13K-R4-C retainer, bonded stem,
retainer, retainer,
instructions instructions
instructions instructions
Set Pressure Range Spring Spring
psig (bar) Designator Color
R3A series spring kit: basic ordering number 177-R3A-K1-
Manual Override
50 to 350 (3.4 to 24.1) A Blue
Handles Phenolic
350 to 750 (24.1 to 51.7) B Yellow
A manual override handle handle
750 to 1500 (51.7 to 103) C Purple
opens the valve without
1500 to 2250 (103 to 155) D Orange 316 SS
changing the set pressure.
pull rod
2250 to 3000 (155 to 206) E Brown For use with:
3000 to 4000 (206 to 275) F White ■ RL3 and RL4 series—
4000 to 5000 (275 to 344) G Red standard spring
5000 to 6000 (340 to 413) H Green ■ R3A series—A, B, and C
316 SS spring
R4 series spring kit: basic ordering number 177-13K-R4- springs only
support
50 to 350 (3.4 to 24.1) A Blue ■ R4 series—A spring only.
350 to 750 (24.1 to 51.7) B Yellow Handle diameter is 1.50 in.
750 to 1500 (51.7 to 103) C Purple (38.1 mm). Maximum overall
height of valve with handle
in closed position:
Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11)
■ 5.16 in. (131 mm) for R3A
To order R series relief valves processed in accordance and RL3 series
with Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11),
■ 6.78 in. (172 mm) for R4
MS-06-63, to ensure compliance with product cleanliness
requirements stated in ASTM G93 Level C, add -SC11 to the and RL4 series.
valve ordering number. To order, add -MO to the valve ordering number.
Example: SS-RL3S4-SC11 Example: SS-RL3S4-MO
Manual Override
Manual Override Kit
Handle Kits Series Ordering Number
Kits contain handle, pull RL3, R3A SS-R3A-K5
rod, spring support, and RL4, R4 SS-R4-K5
instructions. To order, select
the desired kit ordering number.
 Swagelok proportional relief valves should never be  Swagelok proportional relief valves are not “Safety
used as safety relief devices. Accessories” as defined in the Pressure Equipment
Directive 97/23/EC.

Safe Product Selection Warranty Information


When selecting a product, the total system design must Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Lifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, your authorized Swagelok representative.
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
responsibilities of the system designer and user.
Swagelok—TM Swagelok Company
© 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Swagelok Company
Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., MI
other manufacturers. September 2005, R7
MS-01-141

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