Swagelok SS-BN8VCR8-C is a 316L stainless steel high purity bellows sealed valve designed for straight pattern flow. This valve features 1/2 inch male Swagelok VCR metal gasket face seal fittings and is equipped with a normally closed (NC) pneumatic actuator. It is specifically engineered to isolate system fluids and achieve reliable, leak-tight performance in critical applications.

Design and Performance

Swagelok bellows valves utilize a packless design and a welded seal to ensure maximum integrity. This construction is ideal for applications where the seal to the atmosphere is critical, such as high-purity or hazardous gas service. The straight pattern design provides efficient flow characteristics with a maximum Cv of 0.7.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Body Material	316L Stainless Steel
Cleaning Process	Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11)
Connection Size	1/2 in.
Connection Type	Face Seal (Metal Gasket) Male VCR
Cv Maximum	0.7
Temperature Rating	-40 to 200°F (-40 to 93°C)
Actuator Type	Normally Closed (NC)

System Selection and Safety

WARNING

Proper product selection is the responsibility of the system designer and user. The total system design must be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, proper installation, operation, and maintenance are critical factors.

INFO

Do not mix or interchange Swagelok products or components with those of other manufacturers to maintain system integrity and safety standards.

Industrial Identifiers

• eClass (10.1): 37010201
• UNSPSC (15.1): 40141609
• UNSPSC (17.1001): 40183101