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High PurityPneumatic ActuatorNormally Open

Swagelok SS-BNV51-O High Purity Bellows Sealed Valve, 1/4 in. Female VCR

Swagelok SS-BNV51-O 316L stainless steel high purity bellows sealed valve with 1/4 in. female VCR fittings and normally open pneumatic actuator.

Swagelok SS-BNV51-O High Purity Bellows Sealed Valve, 1/4 in. Female VCR

Swagelok SS-BNV51-O 316L stainless steel high purity bellows sealed valves use a packless design and a welded seal to isolate system fluids and achieve reliable, leak-tight performance. Bellows valves are ideal for applications where the seal to atmosphere is critical, offering multiple options for general and high-purity service. This model features a straight pattern (2-way) flow, a normally open pneumatic actuator, and 1/4 in. female Swagelok VCR metal gasket face seal fittings.

Swagelok SS-BNV51-O high purity bellows sealed valve

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Actuator Operation ModeNormally Open Spring Return
Actuator TypePneumatic
Bellows Material321 Stainless Steel
Body Material316L Stainless Steel
Body SealNone
Cleaning ProcessSpecial Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11)
Connection 1 Size1/4 in.
Connection 1 TypeFace Seal (Metal Gasket) Female VCR
Connection 2 Size1/4 in.
Connection 2 TypeFace Seal (Metal Gasket) Female VCR
CV Maximum0.3
Flow PatternStraight (2-way)
GasketNone
Maximum Temperature, °F (°C)200 (93)
Max Temperature Pressure Rating200°F @ 400 PSIG / 93°C @ 27.5 BAR
Minimum Temperature, °F (°C)-40 (-40)
Room Temperature Pressure Rating400 PSIG @ 100°F / 27.5 BAR @ 37°C
Service ClassGeneral
Stem Tip MaterialPCTFE
Stem TypeConical
Surface FinishRa 20 μin
TestingHelium leak testing according to SCS-00020
eClass (4.1)37010201
eClass (5.1.4)37010201
eClass (6.0)37010201
eClass (6.1)37010201
eClass (10.1)37010201
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UNSPSC (11.0501)40141609
UNSPSC (13.0601)40141609
UNSPSC (15.1)40141609
UNSPSC (17.1001)40141600

Interchangeability

Do not mix/interchange Swagelok products or components not governed by industrial design standards, including Swagelok tube fitting end connections, with those of other manufacturers.