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Instr ume nt Manifolds

V, V B, a nd V L Se r ie s
■ 2-, 3-, and 5-valve instrument manifolds

■ All 316 stainless steel construction with PTFE packing

■ Working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar)

■ Temperatures up to 1200°F (648°C) with Grafoil® valve packing

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Manifold Features
Contents
Swagelok offers a variety of 2-, 3-, and 5-valve instrument manifolds. The 2-valve
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manifolds are designed for static pressure and liquid level applications; the 3- and
Manifold Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5-valve manifolds are designed for differential pressure applications.
Valve Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The V, VB, and VL series manifolds feature a horizontal body design. Manifold
connections include 1/2 in. and 12 mm female Swagelok® tube fitting, 1/2 in. female
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pipe (NPT and ISO 228/1), and flange (MSS SP-99).
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cleaning and Packaging . . . . . . . 3
Pressure-Temperature Ratings . . . 3 Flange Connections
2-Valve Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ■ Flange design meets the
requirements of MSS SP-99.
■ Introduction
■ Standard flange seal is a
■ V Series
fluorocarbon FKM O-ring.
■ VL Series
■ Flange seals and flange bolts
3-Valve Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 are included with manifold.
■ Introduction Safety Stop Pin
■ V Series ■ 316 stainless steel pin
Bonnet-to-Body Seal
5-Valve Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 prevents detachment of
the bonnet from the body ■ Metal-to-metal seal
■ Introduction eliminates the need
due to vibration.
■ V Series for O-ring seals.
■ Design is vibration tested
■ VB Series to MIL-STD 167‑1,
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sections 5.1.2.4.2
through 5.1.2.4.6.
■ High-Temperature Packing
■ Flange Seal Materials
■ Flange Fasteners
■ Mounting Hole Center Line
■ Hydrostatic Testing
Mounting Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Mounting Bracket Kit
■ Steam-Trace Block Kits

Maintenance Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Flange Seal and Bolt Kits

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Body Design Mounting Options

■ Eccentric Flanges ■ One-piece construction ■ 2 1/8 in. (54 mm) port
■ Concentric and Eccentric provides strength. center lines for direct
Pipe Nipples instrument mounting with
■ DP Transmitter Calibration flange connections.
Fittings Materials of Construction ■ Remote mounting
■ Gauge Adapters with female Swagelok
■ All 316 stainless steel construction.
■ Positionable Gauge Adapters tube fitting and NPT
■ Designed with 4:1 design factor. connections.

Internal Finish
■ Burr-free threads and internal
surfaces reduce leaks, promoting
accurate transmitter readings.

 Packing adjustments may be required during the service life of the valve.
 Valves that have not been cycled for a period of time may have
a higher initial actuation torque.
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Valve Features
The flow through a Swagelok manifold is controlled by a series On both designs, the stem packing is externally adjustable
of stainless steel needle valves. Each valve has a specific in the open position. PTFE is the standard packing material;
function—to block pressure, to bleed off pressure, or to optional Grafoil packing is available for high-temperature
equalize pressure—depending on its location on the manifold. applications.
The control of all these functions is shared by two needle
valve designs—a large-bonnet needle valve for manifold
orifices of 0.156 in. (4.0 mm) and a small-bonnet needle valve Large-
for manifold orifices of 0.125 in. (3.2 mm). Bonnet Valve

Small-
Bonnet Valve Stainless steel
handle features Packing bolt permits
a “divot point” stem packing adjustment.
set screw to
Packing nut permits stem resist loosening Rolled stem threads
packing adjustment. due to vibration. enhance cycle life.

PTFE stem packing seals the Hardened PTFE packing is below

system fluid to atmosphere. stainless steel, stem threads to isolate
nonrotating ball threads from system fluid.
Rolled stem threads stem tip provides
enhance cycle life. Safety back seating seals
consistent
in the fully open position,
Safety back seating seals shutoff.
providing a secondary
in the fully open position, stem seal.
providing a secondary
stem seal.

Technical Data Pressure-Temperature Ratings➀

Orifice Size 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) for all 2-valve V series ASME Class 2500
(block valve) 0.156 in. (4.0 mm) for all others Material Group 2.2
2-valve: 2.0 to 3.5 lb (0.9 to 1.6 kg) Material Name 316 SS
Temperature Working Pressure
Weight 3-valve: 3.2 to 6.4 lb (1.5 to 2.9 kg)
°F (°C) psig (bar)
5-valve: 6.0 to 8.0 lb (2.7 to 3.6 kg) –65 (–53) to 100 (37) 6000 (413)
200 (93) 5160 (355)
250 (121) 4910 (338)
Testing 300 (148) 4660 (321)
350 (176) 4470 (307)
Every Swagelok instrument manifold is factory tested with 400 (204) 4280 (294)
nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats have a maximum 450 (232) 4130 (284)
allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm3/min. 500 (260) 3980 (274)
550 (287) 3870 (266)
Shell testing is performed with a liquid leak detector to a
600 (315) 3760 (259)
require­ment of no detectable leakage.
650
(343) 3700
(254)
700
(371) 3600
(248)
Cleaning and Packaging 750
(398) 3520
(242)
800
(426) 3460
(238)
Every Swagelok instrument manifold is cleaned and
850 (454) 3380
(232)
packaged in accordance with Swagelok Standard Cleaning
900 (482) 3280
(225)
and Packaging (SC-10), MS-06-62. 950 (510) 3220
(221)
1000
(537) 3030
(208)
1050
(565) 3000
(206)
1100
(593) 2685
(184)
1150
(621) 2285
(157)
1200
(648) 1715
(118)
➀ Ratings based on optional Grafoil packing. Ratings limited to:
■ –20 to 450°F (–28 to 232°C) with standard fluorocarbon FKM flange seals.
■ 450°F (232°C) with standard PTFE packing.
■ 1000°F (537°C) with Grafoil packing and MSS flange end connection.
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2-Valve Manifolds
V Series Process Instrument
VL Series Process Instrument
side side side side

Block valve
Bleed valve

Block valve Block valve

■ Allows for block and bleed (or calibration) of static pressure
transmitter or gauge
■ Consists of one block valve and one bleed valve
■ End connections—1/2 in. and 12 mm female Swagelok tube
fitting; 1/2 in. female pipe (NPT); flange (MSS)
■ Horizontal body style
■ Direct instrument mount and remote mount
■ Designed for liquid level applications
■ Consists of two block valves operating in parallel to shut
off either one of the two process lines through the manifold
■ No equalizer passage through the manifold
■ End connections—1/2 in. female pipe (NPT) to flange
■ Horizontal body style
■ Direct instrument mount

V Series
1

Materials of Construction
2
Materials for pressure-containing wetted
parts are in compliance with ASME B31.1. 3

Material Grade/ 4
Component ASTM Specification
5
1 Handle
6
2 Set screw
316 SS/A479
3 Packing nut
4 Upper gland 7 10
5 Packing PTFE/D1710
6 Lower gland 316 SS/A240 or A167
7 Bonnet 316 SS/A479
8a Stem 316 SS/A276 8a
8b Ball tip
316 SS/A479
9 Body
10 Stop pin 316 SS/A479
Flange seals
(not shown)
Fluorocarbon FKM 8b
Flange bolts
B8M CL.2B/A193
(not shown)
Fluorinated base
with PTFE and
Lubricants tungsten disulfide
Hydrocarbon-based
Wetted components listed in italics.

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2-Valve Manifolds
V Series
Ordering Information and Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.

Process Instrument
Direct Instrument Mount Manifolds with Flange Connections side side

Side
Top 1.25 Front
Bleed (31.8)
valve
Process Instrument
side side

Block
valve G
open
B 1.63
D E (41.4)

Bleed Instrument
2.19 connection connection
(2) mounting C A Process
holes, 0.34 (55.6) open connection
(8.6) dia F

Manifolds with Female Swagelok Tube Fitting and Pipe Connections Process Instrument
side side

Top Side
F Bleed 1.25 Front
1.88 valve (31.8)
(47.8)
(2) mounting C
Process Instrument
holes, 0.34 side side
(8.6) dia Process
connection Instrument
0.58 Block
G (14.7) connection
open valve
D
B E

A
Bleed open 0.62
connection (15.7)

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Process Instrument Bleed Number A B C D E F G
4.19 1.89 0.44 2.48 1.31 2.75 3.02
1/2 in. female Swagelok tube fitting SS-V2BFS8
(106) (48.0) (11.2) (63.0) (33.3) (69.9) (76.7)
1/2 in. female 3.33 1.31 0.90 1.63 1.25 3.46 3.46
Flange (MSS) 1/4 in. female NPT SS-V2BFS8-FL
Swagelok tube fitting (84.6) (33.3) (22.9) (41.4) (31.8) (87.9) (87.9)
4.19 1.89 0.44 2.48 1.31 2.75 3.02
12 mm female Swagelok tube fitting SS-V2BFS12MM
(106) (48.0) (11.2) (63.0) (33.3) (69.9) (76.7)
12 mm female 3.33 1.31 0.90 1.63 1.25 3.46 3.46
Flange (MSS) 1/4 in. female NPT SS-V2BFS12MM-FL
Swagelok tube fitting (84.6) (33.3) (22.9) (41.4) (31.8) (87.9) (87.9)
3.82 1.62 0.31 2.12 1.31 2.50 3.02
1/2 in. female NPT SS-V2BF8
(97.0) (41.1) (7.9) (53.8) (33.3) (63.5) (76.7)
3.33 1.31 0.90 1.63 1.25 3.48 3.46
1/2 in. female NPT Flange (MSS) 1/4 in. female NPT SS-V2BF8-FL
(84.6) (33.3) (22.9) (41.4) (31.8) (88.4) (87.9)
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2-Valve Manifolds
VL Series
Materials of Construction
Materials for pressure-containing wetted
parts are in compliance with ASME B31.1.

Material Grade/
Component ASTM Specification
1 Handle
2 Set screw 316 SS/A479
3 Packing bolt
4 Jam nut 316 SS/A276
8 6
5 Packing PTFE/D1710
6 Bonnet 316 SS/A479
7b 5
7a Stem 316 SS/A276 4
7b Ball tip 7a 3
316 SS/A479
8 Body 9 1
9 Stop pin 316 SS/A479
Flange seals
Fluorocarbon FKM
(not shown)
Flange bolts
B8M CL.2B/A193
(not shown)
Fluorinated base
with PTFE and
2
Lubricants tungsten disulfide
Hydrocarbon-based
Wetted components listed in italics.

Ordering Information and Dimensions Process Instrument

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

Top
1.25
(31.8)

Block
valve
(2) mounting Side Front
holes, 0.34
(8.6) dia
2.125 Instrument
(2) process side
(54.0)
connections Process
1.69 side
(42.9)
1.25 1.63
3.38 (31.8) (41.4)
(85.9)

0.63 3.48
8.91 (226) open (16.0) (88.4)
(2) instrument
0.90 connections
(22.9)

End Connections Ordering

Block Process Instrument Number
valve 2.19
(55.6) 1/2 in. female NPT Flange (MSS) SS-VL2NBF8-FL
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3-Valve Manifolds
V Series Process Instrument
side side

Equalizer valve

Block valve
Block valve

■ Designed for mounting on differential pressure transmitters

with 2 1/8 in. (54 mm) center-to-center connections
■ Consists of two block valves and one equalizer valve
■ End connections—1/2 in. and 12 mm female Swagelok tube
fitting, 1/2 in. female pipe (NPT), and flange (MSS)
■ Horizontal body style
■ Direct instrument mount and remote mount

V Series 1

2
Materials of Construction
Materials for pressure-containing wetted 3
parts are in compliance with ASME B31.1.

Material Grade/ 4
Component ASTM Specification
1 Handle 5
2 Set screw 316 SS/A479
3 Packing bolt
4 Jam nut 316 SS/A276 6 9
5 Packing PTFE/D1710
6 Bonnet 316 SS/A479
7a Stem 316 SS/A276
7b Ball tip
316 SS/A479 7a
8 Body
9 Stop pin 316 SS/A479
Flange seals
Fluorocarbon FKM
(not shown)
Flange bolts
B8M CL.2B/A193 7b
(not shown)
Fluorinated base
with PTFE and 8
Lubricants tungsten disulfide
Hydrocarbon-based
Wetted components listed in italics.
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3-Valve Manifolds
V Series
Ordering Information and Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change. Process Instrument
side side

Top

Side
2.00
(2) mounting (50.8) Equalizer valve Front
1.60 holes, 0.34
(42.9)➀ (8.6) dia

Process Instrument
side side
Block Block
G valve 0.59
open valve
(15.0)
D
E 1.63
H (41.4)

(2) process
2.125 connections F
C (54.0)
(2) instrument
A connections
open

Manifold with female Swagelok tube fitting-to-flange connections shown.

K ➀ SS-V3NBF8: 1.75 (44.4).

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Process Instrument Number A C D E F G H K
9.03 3.50 1.31 2.50 4.08 0.66 1.88
1/2 in. female NPT SS-V3NBF8 0.31 (7.9)
(229) (88.9) (33.3) (63.5) (104) (16.8) (47.8)
0.90 1.25 3.48 4.51 0.63 2.19
1/2 in. female NPT Flange (MSS) SS-V3NBF8-FL
(22.9) (31.8) (88.4) (115) (16.0) (55.6)
0.46 1.31 3.04 4.08 0.66 1.88
1/2 in. female Swagelok tube fitting SS-V3NBFS8
(11.7) (33.3) (77.2) (104) (16.8) (47.8)
1/2 in. female 0.90 1.25 3.48 4.51 0.63 2.19
Flange (MSS) SS-V3NBFS8-FL
Swagelok tube fitting 8.91 (22.9) 3.38 (31.8) (88.4) (115) (16.0) (55.6)
(226) 0.46 (85.9) 1.31 3.04 4.08 0.66 1.88
12 mm female Swagelok tube fitting SS-V3NBFS12MM
(11.7) (33.3) (77.2) (104) (16.8) (47.8)
12 mm female 1.25 3.48 4.51 0.63
Flange (MSS) SS-V3NBFS12MM-FL
Swagelok tube fitting 0.90 (31.8) (88.4) (115) (16.0) 2.19
(22.9) 2.40 4.07 4.55 1.20 (55.6)
Flange (MSS) SS-V3NBFL
(61.0) (103) (116) (30.5)
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5-Valve Manifolds
V Series Process Instrument VB Series Process Instrument
side side side side
Equalizer
Equalizer valve
valves Bleed
Bleed Bleed valve Block
valve valve valve

Block Block
valve Block valve
valve

■ Designed for mounting on differential pressure transmitters
where a double-equalize function is required
■ Consists of two block valves, two equalizer valves, and one
bleed valve
■ End connections—1/2 in. and 12 mm female Swagelok tube
fittings, 1/2 in. female pipe (NPT), and flange (MSS)
■ Horizontal body style
■ Direct instrument mount and remote mount
■ Designed for mounting on differential pressure transmitters
where a double-bleed function is required.
■ Consists of two block valves, two bleed valves, and one
equalizer valve
■ End connections—1/2 in. and 12 mm female Swagelok tube
fittings, 1/2 in. female pipe (NPT), and flange (MSS)
■ Horizontal body style
■ Direct instrument mount and remote mount

V Series Material Grade/

Component ASTM Specification
Materials of 1 Handle
Construction 2 Set screw
Materials for 3 Packing bolt 316 SS/A479
pressure-containing
4 Packing nut
wetted parts are
in compliance with 5 Upper gland
ASME B31.1. 6 Jam nut 316 SS/A276 1 2
7 Lower gland 316 SS/A240 or A167
8 Packing PTFE/D1710
9 Bonnet 316 SS/A479 4
10a Stem 316 SS/A276 5
10b Ball tip 8
316 SS/A479 7
11 Body
12 Stop pin 316 SS/A479 9 12
Flange seals
Fluorocarbon FKM
(not shown)
Flange bolts
B8M CL.2B/A193
(not shown)
Fluorinated base with PTFE
10a
Lubricants and tungsten disulfide
Hydrocarbon-based
2 Wetted components listed in italics. 10b

12 10a 10b 11
3 6
8
1

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5-Valve Manifolds
V Series Process
side
Instrument
side
Ordering Information and Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
Direct Instrument Mount Manifolds with Flange Connections
Top

Side Front
Bleed valve
1.25
Equalizer valve Equalizer valve (31.8)
1.13
(28.7) Block valve Process Instrument
Block valve side side
(1) bleed
connection G
3.38 open
2.00 1.63
(85.9) (50.8) E (41.4)
H

2.125 (2) process F

(54.0) connections (2) instrument
8.91 (226) open connections
(2) mounting
holes, 0.34
(8.6) dia

Manifolds with Female Swagelok Tube Fitting and Pipe Connections

Top

Side Front
Bleed valve
(2) mounting Process 1.25 Instrument
holes, 0.34 Equalizer valve Equalizer valve (31.8)
side side
(8.6) dia
Block valve Block valve
Bleed 0.59
connection G (15.0)

3.38 2.00 E
(85.9) (50.8)
H
2.125
(2) process
C (54.0)
connections F
8.91 (226) open
1.13 (2) instrument
(28.7)
connections

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Process Instrument Bleed Number C E F G H
1.28 1.31 3.55 3.65 0.63
1/2 in. female Swagelok tube fitting SS-V5NBFS8
(32.5) (33.3) (90.2) (92.7) (16.0)
1/2 in. female 2.88 1.49 4.43 3.64 0.75
Flange (MSS) SS-V5NBFS8-FL
Swagelok tube fitting (73.2) (37.8) (114) (92.5) (19.1)
1.28 1.31 3.55 3.65 0.63
12 mm female Swagelok tube fitting SS-V5NBFS12MM
(32.5) (33.3) (90.2) (92.7) (16.0)
1/4 in. female NPT
12 mm female 2.88 1.49 4.43 3.64 0.75
Flange (MSS) SS-V5NBFS12MM-FL
Swagelok tube fitting (73.2) (37.8) (114) (92.5) (19.1)
1.42 1.31 3.62 3.07 0.63
1/2 in. female NPT SS-V5NBF8
(36.0) (33.3) (91.9) (78.0) (16.0)
2.88 1.49 4.47 0.75
1/2 in. female NPT Flange (MSS) SS-V5NBF8-FL
(73.2) (37.8) (114) 3.66 (19.1)
2.98 1.50 5.00 (93.0)
Flange (MSS) 1/8 in. female NPT SS-V5NBFL —
(75.7) (38.1) (127)
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5-Valve Manifolds Material Grade/

Component ASTM Specification
VB Series 1 Handle
2 Set screw
Materials of
Construction 3 Packing bolt 316 SS/A479

Materials for pressure- 4 Packing nut

containing wetted parts 5 Upper gland
are in compliance with 6 Jam nut 316 SS/A276
ASME‑B31.1. 7 Lower gland 316 SS/A240 or A167
1 2
8 Packing PTFE/D1710
4
9 Bonnet 316 SS/A479
10a Stem 316 SS/A276
5
10b Ball tip
8
316 SS/A479 7
11 Body
12 Stop pin 316 SS/A479 9 12
Flange seals
Fluorocarbon FKM
(not shown)
Flange bolts
B8M CL.2B/A193
(not shown) 10a
Fluorinated base with PTFE
Lubricants and tungsten disulfide
Hydrocarbon-based
2 Wetted components listed in italics. 10b

1 12 11

3 6 8 9 10a 10b

Ordering Information and Dimensions Process Instrument

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

Top Side
Equalizer valve
Front

Process 1.25 Instrument

K Bleed valve Bleed valve (31.8)
side side
C
Block valve Block valve Bleed
G 0.59 connection
(2) process open (15.0)
1.69 connections
(42.9)
3.38 2.00 E 1.63
(85.9) (50.8) (41.4)
H

2.125 F
(54.0)
(2) mounting holes, 8.91 (226) open
0.34 (8.6) dia

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Process Instrument Bleed Number C E F G H K
1.21 1.31 3.62 4.08 0.61 1.88
Manifold with female Swagelok tube 1/2 in. female NPT SS-VB5NBF8
fitting-to-flange connections shown. (30.7) (33.3) (91.9) (104) (15.5) (47.8)
Flange 0.94 1.49 4.47 4.76 0.71 1.35
1/2 in. female NPT SS-VB5NBF8-FL
(MSS) 1/8 in. (23.9) (37.8) (114) (121) (18.0) (34.3)
1/2 in. female female NPT 1.22 1.31 3.55 4.08 0.61 1.88
SS-VB5NBFS8
Swagelok tube fitting (31.0) (33.3) (90.2) (104) (15.5) (47.8)
1/2 in. female Flange 0.94 1.49 4.43 4.71 0.75 1.35
SS-VB5NBFS8-FL
Swagelok tube fitting (MSS) (23.9) (37.8) (113) (120) (19.1) (34.3)
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Options
High-Temperature Packing MSS Flange Fasteners
■ Grafoil valve packing material for high-temperature service. ■ Optional long studs or short bolts are available for special
See Pressure-Temperature Ratings, page 3. flange mounting applications. See table below for flange
■ Includes Grafoil flange seals on MSS flanges. fastener length comparison.
To order a manifold with optional Grafoil packing, add -G to ■ All fasteners are stainless steel with 7/16-20 threads.
the manifold ordering number. ■ Optional fasteners are available for all V, VB, and VL series
Example: SS-V3NBF8-FL-G manifolds with MSS flanges.
To order a manifold with optional flange fasteners, add a
Flange Seal Materials fastener designator to the manifold ordering number.
■ MSS flange seals are available in Grafoil, virgin PTFE, and
MSS Flange Length Hex Size Fastener
reinforced PTFE for system compatibility. Fasteners in. (mm) in. Designator
■ Temperature ratings are included in the table below. Standard hex
1.0 (25.4) 5/8 —
To order a manifold with an optional MSS flange seal material, head bolt
add a material designator to the manifold ordering number. Long stud
2.6 (66.0) 11/16 -LGB
with hex nut
Example: SS-V3NBF8-FL-T
Short hex
0.875 (22.2) 5/8 -SHB
head bolt
MSS Flange Temperature
Seal Material Lubricant/ Rating Packing Example: SS-V3NBF8-FL-LGB
Material Designator Sealant °F (°C) Material
Fluorocarbon Silicone –20 to 450
FKM
—
base (–28 to 232)
PTFE Mounting Hole Center Line
Fluorinated –65 to 1000 ■ Elongated mounting holes on the instrument flange allow
Grafoil -G Grafoil
base (–53 to 537) for center line installations between 2 1/8 and 2 1/4 in. (54.0
Virgin PTFE -T PTFE and 57.2 mm).
Silicone –65 to 250
Reinforced base (–53 to 121) ■ Available on 3- and 5-valve V and VB series manifolds with
-TRL PTFE
PTFE
MSS flanges.
■ Pressure rating is 3600 psig at 100°F (248 bar at 37°C) and
2480 psig at 450°F (170 bar at 232°C).
Mounting Kits To order, add -EH to the manifold ordering number.
Example: SS-V5NBF8-FL-EH
Mounting Bracket Kit
Kit contains stainless steel Hydrostatic Testing
bracket, U-bolts, cap screws,
Hydrostatic testing is available as an option.
nuts, lock washers, spacer, and
instructions. Kit does not fit To order, add -W20 to the manifold ordering number.
3-valve manifolds with flange- Example: SS-V2BF8-W20
to-flange end connections.
Ordering number: SS-MB-VBK
Maintenance Kits
Steam-Trace Block Kits
Kit contains plated steel trace
Flange Seal and Bolt Kits
block with two 1/4 in. female ■ Kit contains flange seals,
NPT ports, cap screws, nuts, flange bolts, lubricant, and
lock washers, block retainer instructions.
plate, heat transfer gasket, ■ Select a kit ordering number
and instructions. from the tables below based on
the manifold series, flange style, and seal material.
Kit Ordering
Manifold Styles Number V, VB, and VL Series with MSS Flanges
3-valve, flange S-MB-M3SK
3-valve, pipe-to-pipe Kit Ordering Number
Flange Seal
3-valve, tube-to-tube S-MB-M5SK Material 2-Valve 3- and 5-Valve
5-valve, all styles Fluorocarbon FKM SS-MK-V2V SS-MK-V3V
Grafoil SS-MK-V2G SS-MK-V3G
Virgin PTFE SS-MK-V2T SS-MK-V3T
Reinforced PTFE SS-MK-V2R SS-MK-V3R
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Accessories
Eccentric Flanges
■ Used with flange-to-flange manifolds to allow the
connection of process flange taps or process root valves.
■ Offered with Swagelok tube fitting, female NPT, or pipe
butt weld connections.
■ Provide an offset connection of 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) from the
bolt hole center line. Eccentric View

Swagelok Tube Fitting Female NPT Pipe Butt Weld

Dimensions Ordering Information

Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are ■ Kit includes two (2) flanges, two (2) flange seals, four (4) 7/16-20 hex bolts,
for reference only and are subject to lubricant, and instructions.
change. ■ Flange seal material is fluorocarbon FKM with a temperature rating of
–20 to 450°F (–28 to 232°C).
1.22
(31.0)

1.31
(33.3)
0.063
2.45 (1.6)
(62.2) eccentricity

Eccentric Flange Seal Kits

A
1.03
(26.2) Material
End Connection
Grade/ASTM Kit Ordering Bolt
Specification Size Type Number Material
1/4 in. Female NPT SS-MKV-V3F4
End Connection A, in. (mm)
CF8M SS/ Swagelok
Swagelok tube fitting 2.25 (57.2) SS-MKV-V3S8
ASTM A351 1/2 in. tube fitting
Female NPT 1.03 (26.2) 316 SS
Female NPT SS-MKV-V3F8
Pipe butt weld 1.55 (39.4) CF3M SS/
1/2 in. Pipe butt weld SS-MKV-V3W8P
ASTM A351

Optional Eccentric Flange Seal Materials

To order an eccentric flange seal kit with an optional seal
material, replace MKV in the kit ordering number with a
seal designator.

Flange Seal Seal Temperature Rating

Material Designator °F (°C)
Virgin PTFE -MKT
–65 to 250 (–53 to 121)
Reinforced PTFE -MKR
Grafoil -MKG –65 to 1000 (–53 to 537)

Example: SS-MKT-V3F4
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Accessories
Concentric and Eccentric Concentric Eccentric
Pipe Nipples Pipe Nipples Pipe Nipples
■ Used with eccentric flanges to adapt
to different flange tap spacings.
■ Provide an offset of 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
from center line.
■ Offered with 1/2 in. male NPT end
connections.
■ Available in 316 stainless steel and
carbon steel.

Ordering Information 0.38 0.45 0.33

3.00 (9.6) (11.4) 3.00 (8.4)
■ Order pipe nipples as individual (76.2) dia dia (76.2) dia
components.
■ See ordering number in the
Pipe Nipple Selection table below.
0.063
7/8 (1.6) 15/16
hex eccentricity hex

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

Pipe Nipple Selection

Material Pressure Rating Temperature Pressure Rating

Grade/ASTM Ordering at 70°F (20°C) Rating at Maximum
Type Specification Number psig (bar) °F (°C) Temperature
–65 to 1200 2850 psig at 1200°F
316 SS/A276 SS-CLNM8 10 000 (689)
(–53 to 648) (196 bar at 648°C)
Concentric
–20 to 350 6970 psig at 350°F
Carbon steel/A108 S-CLNM8 8 000 (551)
(–28 to 176) (480 bar at 176°C)
–65 to 1200 2140 psig at 1200°F
316 SS/A276 SS-ELNM8 7 500 (516)
(–53 to 648) (147 bar at 648°C)
Eccentric
–20 to 350 5230 psig at 350°F
Carbon steel/A108 S-ELNM8 6 000 (413)
(–28 to 176) (360 bar at 176°C)

Optional Two Female NPT

Center Line Distances Two Female NPT Eccentric Flanges Two Female NPT
Eccentric Flanges with Eccentric Flanges
■ A variety of center line distances with One Concentric Pipe Nipple with
can be obtained by using various Two Concentric and Two Eccentric
combinations of eccentric Pipe Nipples One Eccentric Pipe Nipple Pipe Nipples
flanges and pipe nipples.
■ The illustrations at the right show
these combinations using female
NPT eccentric flanges.
2.125 2.125 2.125
(54.0) (54.0) (54.0)
typ typ typ

2.00 to 2.25 1.94 to 2.31 1.88 to 2.38

(50.8 to 57.2) (49.3 to 58.7) (47.7 to 60.4)
center line distance center line distance center line distance

Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
 Instrument Manifolds—V, VB, and VL Series 15

Accessories
DP Transmitter Calibration Fittings Gauge Adapters
■ Speed transmitter calibration by reducing the number of ■ Adapt female BSP/ISO parallel thread
steps in the traditional calibration. to male NPT threads.
■ Allow rapid access to the cell for calibration—only the bleed ■ Are offered in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 in.
port tap requires removal to access transmitter ports. male NPT sizes.
■ Prevent possible galling of transmitter NPT body threads— ■ Are available in 316 stainless steel
straight threads on the calibration tube fitting screw directly material.
into plug/bleed port fittings. For more information, see the Swagelok Pipe Fittings catalog,
■ Choice of fitting with 5/16-24 in. thread and 1/4 in. tubing or MS-01-147.
1/4-28 in. thread and 1/4 in. tubing, depending on the bleed
port size of the transmitter plug.
Positionable Gauge Adapters
■ Are available in 316 stainless steel material.
■ Allow 360° orientation of
pressure gauges.
■ Are offered with 1/2 in. male
Ordering number for fitting NPT inlet connection.
with 5/16-24 thread:
■ Are available with 1/2 in. NPT
SS-400-1-0253
and ISO parallel gauge connections.
■ Are all 316 stainless steel material.
For more information, see the Swagelok Pressure Gauges,
Ordering number for fitting Industrial and Process—PGI Series catalog, MS-02-170.
with 1/4-28 thread:
SS-400-1-0257
Additional Manifold Products
Dimensions For direct-mount
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and manifolds, see the
are subject to change. Swagelok Direct- Direct-Mount
Mount Manifolds— Manifold
Calibration Fitting with 5/16-24 in. Thread
VE Series catalog,
9/16 nut hex 0.06 (1.5) MS-02-308.
min opening
30° For remote-mount
manifolds, see the Remote-Mount
Swagelok Remote- Manifold
Mount Manifold—
0.40 Two Valve catalog,
0.25 (6.4)
(10.2)
dia MS-02-330.
0.60 0.41 1.00
(15.2) (10.4) (25.4) For bellows-sealed
2.32 3-valve manifolds,
(58.9) Bellows-Sealed
see the Swagelok
3‑Valve Manifold
Calibration Fitting with 1/4-28 in. Thread Bellows-Sealed
0.06 (1.5) min 3‑Valve Manifolds—
9/16 nut hex opening V3 Series catalog,
30° MS‑02‑07. The
manifolds use B or
U series bellows-sealed valves for systems with difficult fluid
containment requirements.
0.43
(10.9) 0.20
(5.1) dia
0.60 0.78
(15.2) (19.8)
1.69
(42.9)
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Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, your authorized Swagelok representative.
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
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Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., AGS
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