www.swagelok.com Be llows-se aled Valve s BN Series Packless valves with all-metal seal to atmosphere Working pressures up to 500 psig (34.4 bar) Temperatures up to 200 F (93 C) 1/4 to 1/2 in. and 6 to 12 mm end connections
BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves Contents Features...................................... 2 Technical Data................................. 3 Materials of Construction........................ 3 Process Specifications.......................... 3 Flow Data at 70 F (20 C)......................... 4 Ordering Information and Dimensions.............. 4 Pneumatic Actuators............................ 6 Options and Accessories........................ 7 Multiport and Elbow Valves....................... 8 Multivalve Manifolds............................ 10 Features Rotary or toggle handle Actuator-stem coupling design for positive stem retraction and smooth actuation Panel mounting and bottom mounting Union bonnet construction for safety Stem guiding outside of system fluid for clean operation Bonnet seals to body without gasket Precision-formed metal bellows for reliability Threaded inlet and exhaust ports to accommodate piping system Reliable piston design for enhanced cycle life Nonrotating stem tip for increased shutoff cycle life Bottom mounting Valve 316 stainless steel construction 316 VAR for bodies with butt weld end connections Flow coefficients (C v ): 0.30 and 0.70 Swagelok tube fitting, weld, and VCR and VCO fitting end connections Butt-weld ended valves are weldable with the Swagelok welding system Full pressure rating in either flow direction for system versatility Easily purged to maintain clean operation Pneumatic Actuator Normally closed (C) model requires air to open and spring to close. Normally open (O) model requires air to close and spring to open. Pneumatic actuator rotates 360 for ease of installation. Green cap identifies normally open model. Technical Data Valve Series BN4 BN8 Orifice in. (mm) 0.157 (4.0) 0.313 (8.0) Flow Coefficient (C v )➀ Internal Volume➀ in. 3 (cm 3 ) Valve Ratings Pressure vacuum to...psig (bar) 0.30 0.18 (2.9) Rotary handle 500 (34.4) Toggle handle 100 (6.8) Normally closed 125 (8.6) 0.70 0.27 (4.4) Normally open 400 (27.5) Temperature F ( C) 40 to 200 ( 40 to 93) Pressure psig (bar) 45 to 120 (3.1 to 8.2) Actuator Ratings Temperature F ( C) 10 to 300 ( 23 to 148) Air Displacement (Actual Volume) in. 3 (cm 3 ) 0.045 (0.73) ➀ Determined using valves with male end connections.
Materials of Construction Valve Component 1a Toggle handle Handle pin 1b Rotary handle Set screw 1c Pneumatic actuator Wetted components listed in italics. ➀ Molybdenum disulfide-based lubricant. ➁ Petroleum-based lubricant. Pneumatic Actuator Material Grade/ ASTM Specification Black nylon 302 SS Green phenolic Alloy steel/ansi 18.3 See table below 2 Panel mount nut 316 SS/A479 3 Bonnet nut Silver-plated 316 SS/A479 4 Stem guide 6/6 nylon/d4066 5 Bonnet➀ 316 SS/A479 6 Stem wiper PTFE/AMS 3656 7 Spring S17700 SS/AMS 5678 8 Washer 304 SS/A276 9 Actuator➁ S17400 SS/A564 Bearings (3)➁ Chrome steel 10 Retaining ring 302 SS or 15-7 PH SS 11 Spring 302 SS/A313 12 Ball bearing➁ 440C SS 13 Bearing retainer 316 SS/A479 14 Stem 316 SS/A479 Bushing Phosphor bronze C54400/B139 Weld ring 316 SS/A479 Bellows 300 series SS/A269 or A240 15 Gasket PCTFE/AMS 3650 16 Adapter 316 SS/A479 17 Stem insert PCTFE/AMS 3650 316 SS/A479 18 Body 316 VAR/A479 bodies with butt weld ends 1a 14 17 18 4 7 8 9 2 5 10 11 12 13 15 16 3 1b Welded Assembly BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves 3 17 18 2 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 14 3 1c Welded Assembly 18 7 8 5 10 14 3 17 Component Cap, piston, cylinder O-rings Spring washer Flat washers Retaining ring Material Grade/ ASTM Specification Aluminum Fluorocarbon FKM 301 SS 304 SS/A240 15-7 PH SS Process Specifications See Swagelok process specifications Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11), MS 06 63, and Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC 01), MS 06 61, for details on processes, process controls, and process verification. Cleaning Special cleaning with non ozone-depleting chemicals Ultrahigh-purity cleaning with a continuously monitored, deionized water, ultrasonic cleaning system Assembly and Packaging Performed in specially cleaned areas; valves are individually bagged Performed in ISO Class 4 work areas; valves are double bagged and vacuum sealed in cleanroom bags Process Designator None P Process Specification Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11) Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Wetted Surface Roughness (R a ) 20 µin. (0.51 µm) average, machine finished 8 µin. (0.20 µm) average, machine finished and electropolished Testing Inboard helium leak tested to a rate of 4 10 9 std cm 3 /s at the seat, envelope, and all seals
4 BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves Flow Data at 70 F (20 C) BN4 Series BN8 Series Toggle Handle Rotary Handle and Pneumatic Actuator Toggle Handle Rotary Handle and Pneumatic Actuator Ordering Information and Dimensions Select an ordering number from the table at right. Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change. Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight. Air Rotary Handle Toggle Handle Air Flow, std /min 1.88 (47.8) 1.28 (32.5) 0.94 (23.9) Inlet Pressure, psig Inlet Pressure, bar 0.77 (19.6) panel hole 0.38 (9.7) max A open B E E Air Flow, std ft 3 /min Water H Swagelok Tube Fittings F H Male VCR Fittings F Water Flow, /min Pneumatic Actuator Pressure Drop, psi 1 Pressure Drop, bar 10-32 UNF air inlet (C) 1.24 (31.5) 10-32 UNF air inlet (O) C Water Flow, U.S. gal/min D 0.25 (6.4) N (butt weld dia) Rotary Model Flow Coefficient at Turns Open H F W H Female VCR Fittings Weld Body Flow Coefficient (C v ) BN8 Series BN4 Series Bottom 10-32 UNF mounting holes 0.25 (6.4) deep 1.00 (25.4) 1.13 (28.7) 1.06 (26.9) Number of Turns Open
BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves 5 Dimensions, in. (mm) End Connections Ordering Rotary Toggle Pneumatic All Models Weld Bodies Inlet/Outlet Size Number A B C D E F H N W Swagelok tube fittings Butt weld ends 1/4 in. SS-BNS4 3/8 in. SS-BNS6 6 mm SS-BNS6MM 8 mm SS-BNS8MM BN4 Series 1/4 in. 6V-BNBW4 0.25 (6.4) 0.035 3/8 in. 6V-BNBW6 1.74 0.38 (0.89) 4.33 3.85 3.67 2.31 1.72 0.45 (44.2) (9.6) 6 mm 6V-BNBW6MM (110) (97.8) (93.2) (58.7) (43.7) (11.4) (6) (1) Tube weld ends 1/4 in. SS-BNTW4 Integral male s Integral male VCO fittings Female VCR fittings Female/male Swagelok tube fittings Butt weld ends Tube extension ends Integral male s Female VCR fittings 1/4 in. SS-BNVCR4 1/4 in. SS-BNVCO4 1/4 in. SS-BNV51➀ 1/4 in. SS-BNV51-VCR4 3/8 in. SS-BN8S6 1/2 in. SS-BN8S8 10 mm SS-BN8S10MM 12 mm SS-BN8S12MM 3/8 in. 6V-BN8BW6 1/2 in. 6V-BN8BW8 1/2 in. SS-BN8T8A 1/2 in. SS-BN8VCR8 1/2 in. SS-BN8FR8 4.42 (112) 4.60 (117) 4.54 (115) BN8 Series 3.93 (99.8) 4.11 (104) 4.06 (103) 3.76 (95.5) 3.93 (99.8) 3.88 (98.6) 2.40 (61.0) 2.58 (65.5) 2.53 (64.3) 1.81 (46.0) 0.53 (13.5) 1.99 (50.5) 0.66 1.93 (16.8) (49.0) 2.46 (62.5) 2.58 (65.5) 2.46 (62.5) 2.53 (64.3) 1.75 (44.4) 2.30 (58.4) 2.00 (50.8) 2.76 (70.1) 2.54 (64.5) 2.58 (65.5) 2.80 (71.1) 2.60 (66.0) 2.80 (71.1) 1.74 (44.2) 3.40 (86.4) 2.58 (65.5) 3.15 (80.0) 0.38 (9.6) 0.060 (1.5) 0.38 (9.6) 0.50 (12.7) 0.035 (0.89) 0.049 (1.2) ➀ Use ordering number SS-BNFR4-P to obtain processing and surface finish in accordance with Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01), MS 06 61.
6 BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves Pneumatic Actuators To order a pneumatically actuated valve, add -C for normally closed or -O for normally open to the valve ordering number. Examples: SS-BNS4-C SS-BNS4-O Pneumatic Actuator Performance Actuator Pressure at System Pressure Actuator Pressure, psig BN4 Series BN8 Series Normally Open Normally Open System Pressure, bar System Pressure, psig Optional Pneumatic Actuator Inlet Port Normally Closed Normally Closed Standard inlet port is 10-32 UNF. A 1/8-27 NPT inlet port is available. The normally closed model has a cylinder extension to accommodate the larger port. To order, insert 2 in the valve ordering number. Examples: SS-BNS4-2C SS-BNS4-2O Hose Adapter Kits Allows for use of soft plastic or rubber tubing at the inlet of the pneumatic actuator. Adapts pneumatic actuator port from the 10-32 UNF thread to 1/8 in. hose barb. Includes a nickel-plated brass hose barb fitting and Buna N gasket. Kit ordering number: B-BN4-K62 Actuator Pressure, bar Bonnet Sniffer Tubes Bonnet sniffer tubes allow monitoring of bellows integrity. 3/16 in. (4.7 mm) outside Sniffer diameter, 1.38 in. Tube (34.9 mm) long. 316 stainless steel material with fluorocarbon FKM O ring. Threads to test port of bonnet. Pneumatically actuated valves only. To order, add -T to the valve ordering number. Example: 6V-BNBW4-C-T Indicator Switches Transmits a signal to an electrical device indicating either the open or closed position of a pneumatically actuated valve. Features single-pole, single-throw switch rated at 1/2 A for 115 V (ac) resistivity. Includes a 24 in. (61 cm) wire lead with an inline clip. Is available assembled on any normally closed BN series or for field assembly. Factory-Assembled Indicator Switches To order a valve with an indicator switch, add M for a normally open switch or M-2 for a normally closed switch to the valve ordering number. Examples: SS-BNS4-CM SS-BNS4-CM-2 Indicator Switch Kits To order a kit for an existing valve, use ordering number MS ISK BN CM for a normally open switch or MS ISK BN CM-2 for a normally closed switch.
BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves 7 Options and Accessories Polyimide Stem Tips A PCTFE stem tip is standard. Polyimide stem tips are available in BN4 series valves, for temperatures up to 400 F (204 C) or where PCTFE is not compatible with the system fluid. To order, insert V in the valve ordering number. Example: SS-BNVS4-C Polyimide Stem Tip (Manually operated valve stem tip shown) Replacement polyimide stem tips are available for manually operated valves. Replacement stem tips for pneumatically actuated valves are part of the bellows/stem/stem tip subassembly. See the Swagelok Bellows Valve Maintenance Kits catalog, MS-02-66. Maintenance Kits Stem tip/adapter kits are available for manual BN series valves; bellows/stem/stem tip/adapter kits are available for manual and pneumatic BN series valves. See the Swagelok Bellows-Sealed Valve Maintenance Kits catalog, MS-02-66. Oxygen Service Hazards For more information about hazards and risks of oxygenenriched systems, see the Swagelok Oxygen System Safety technical report, MS-06-13. Toggle Handles Ordering numbers specify rotary handle valves. To order a toggle-operated valve, insert T in the valve ordering number. Example: SS-BNTS4 Black handles are standard Handle Color Designator for toggle-operated BN series Blue -B valves. To order a colored toggle handle, add a handle Green -GR color designator to the valve ordering number. Example: SS-BNTS4-B Orange Red White -OG -RD -WH Yellow -YW Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Swagelok BN series valves are processed in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11), MS 06 63, to ensure compliance with product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTM G93 evel C. To order optional cleaning and packaging in accordance with Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01), MS-06-61, for valves with VCR or weld end connections, add -P to the valve ordering number. Examples: SS-BNVCR4-P-C 6V-BNBW4-P Exception: Use ordering number SS-BNFR4-P to obtain SC 01 processing and surface finish for SS BNV51.
8 BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves Multiport and Elbow Valves To customize a valve to meet your system requirements, select designators for: multiport or elbow flow path end connections for each port process specification pneumatic actuation, if desired. Flow Path Select a flow path as viewed from the top of the valve. Insert the flow path designator in the valve ordering number, as shown on page 9. An a next to the port number in the Flow Path column indicates a port above the valve seat. A b next to the port number in the Flow Path column indicates a port below the valve seat. Ports Schematic Flow Path Closed Open Designator End Connections Select an end connection for each port on the body in numerical order. Insert the end connection designator in the valve ordering number in the same sequence it is selected, as shown on page 9. End Connection 1/4 in. female Designator 3 D 1/4 in. rotatable male 2 4 E 1/4 in. tube butt weld, 0.30 in. (7.6 mm) tube stub, 0.035 in. wall 1 A 6 mm tube butt weld, 1 mm wall 4 B 3 C Process Specification and Actuation See Ordering Information, page 9, for selection details. F G 2 N R
Multiport and Elbow Valves Dimensions Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change. BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves 9 Port 4 0.45 (11.4) Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2 M Port 3 Top Port 5 Front 2 mounting holes, 10-32 or M5 3 0.8-6H thread, 0.25 (6.4) deep, 45 from center line, on a 1.00 (25.4) dia bolt circle➀ 1.06 (26.9) Bottom 1.13 (28.7) ➀ Bodies with or R flow path designators have mounting holes reversed from the pattern shown. Bodies with N flow path designator have no mounting holes. End Connections 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. rotatable male Dimensions, in. (mm) ➀ = 0.95 in. (24.1 mm) for ports 1 and 2 if the opposite port has a female or male end connection. 1.38 (35.1) 1.74 (44.2) 1/4 in. tube butt weld, 0.035 in. wall 0.87 6 mm tube butt (22.1)➀ weld, 1 mm wall M 1.27 (32.3) 1.63 (41.4) 0.76 (19.3) Ordering Information Build a valve ordering number by combining the designators in the sequence shown below. 6V BN D 3 2 2 3 P C Material 316 VAR stainless steel Series BN = BN (rotary handle or pneumatic actuator) BNT = BNT (toggle handle) Flow Path See page 8. End Connections Port 1 Port 2 See page 8. Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Pneumatic Actuation C = Normally closed O = Normally open CM = Normally closed with indicator switch Process P = Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01); electropolished, R a 8 µin. (0.20 µm) average = Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11); electropolished, R a 8 µin. (0.20 µm) average Example Ordering Numbers Ordering Number 6V-BNC111P 6V-BNG111P-C 6V-BNTC333P Material 316 VAR stainless steel Series BN BN BNT Flow path 3-port, C pattern 3-port, G pattern 3-port, C pattern Port 1 end connection 1/4 in. tube butt weld 1/4 in. tube butt weld 1/4 in. female Port 2 end connection 1/4 in. tube butt weld 1/4 in. tube butt weld 1/4 in. female Port 3 end connection 1/4 in. tube butt weld 1/4 in. tube butt weld 1/4 in. female Process Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Actuator Rotary handle Normally closed pneumatic Toggle handle
10 BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves Multivalve Manifolds To customize a multivalve manifold to meet your system requirements, select designators for: flow path end connections for each port process actuation (manual or pneumatic). Flow Path Select an internal flow path. Insert the flow path designator in the manifold ordering number, as shown on page 11.,, and designate port numbers. and designate valve numbers. End Connections Select an end connection for each port on the body in numerical order. Place the end connection designator in the valve ordering number in the same sequence it is selected, as shown on page 11. Manifold Schematic Flow Path Designator 2-valve, 3-port monoblock M3V M4V End Connection 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. rotatable male Designator 2 1 2-valve, 3-port double pattern M1D M2D 1/4 in. tube butt weld, 0.30 in. (7.6 mm) tube stub, 0.035 in. wall 6 mm tube butt weld, 1 mm wall 3 4 Process Specification and Actuation See Ordering Information, page 11, for selection details. Dimensions Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change. M3V and M4V Monoblock Valves B Port 1 C Port 2 1 Front 1 C Port 3 2.02 (51.3) 2 A 0.45 (11.4) Bottom 2 mounting holes, 10-32 or M5 3 0.8-6H thread, 0.25 (6.4) deep, 45 from center line, on a 1.00 (25.4) dia bolt circle 2.41 (61.2) 1.13 (28.7) Actuator Rotary handle Toggle handle Pneumatic actuator End Connections 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. rotatable male Dimensions, in. (mm) 1 2.03 (51.6) 2.39 (60.7) 1/4 in. tube butt weld, 0.035 in. wall 1.81 6 mm tube butt (46.0) weld, 1 mm wall Dimensions, in. (mm) A B C 4.53 (115) 4.60 (117) 3.76 (95.5) 1.88 (47.8) 1.24 (31.5) 3.33 (84.6) 3.38 (85.9) 2.68 (68.1) 2 2.66 (67.6) 3.35 (85.1) 2.79 (70.9)
Multivalve Manifolds M1D and M2D Double-Pattern Valves Front Side Back B 1.99 (50.5)➀ C 2 mounting holes, 10-32 or M5 3 0.8-6H thread, 0.25 (6.4) deep, 45 from center line, on a 1.00 (25.4) dia bolt circle BN Series Bellows-Sealed Valves 11 Actuator Rotary handle Toggle handle Pneumatic actuator Dimensions, in. (mm) A B C 8.02 (204) 8.92 (227) 6.70 (170) 1.88 (47.8) 1.24 (31.5) 4.01 (102) 4.46 (113) 3.35 (85.1) Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 A 1.13 (28.7) End Connections 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. rotatable male, in. (mm) 1.41 (35.8) 1.77 (45.0) 1/4 in. tube butt weld, 0.035 in. wall 0.87 (22.1) 6 mm tube butt weld, 1 mm wall ➀ Normally closed pneumatic actuator. Ordering Information Build a valve ordering number by combining the designators in the sequence shown below. Material 316 stainless steel Flow Path M3V = 2-valve, 3-port monoblock M4V = 2-valve, 3-port monoblock M1D = 2-valve, 3-port double pattern M2D = 2-valve, 3-port double pattern End Connections Port 1 See page 10. Port 2 Port 3 6 M 3 V 2 2 2 P G G Actuation Add a designator for each valve. H = Rotary handle G = Toggle handle I = Normally closed pneumatic J = Normally open pneumatic Process P = Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01); electropolished, R a 8 µin. (0.20 µm) average = Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11); electropolished, R a 8 µin. (0.20 µm) average Example Ordering Numbers Ordering Number 6-M4V-222P-II 6-M1D-122P-IJ 6-M3V-222-II Material 316 stainless steel Flow path 2-valve, 3-port monoblock, M4V 2-valve, 3-port double pattern, M1D 2-valve, 3-port monoblock, M3v Port 1 end connection 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. rotatable male 1/4 in. female Port 2 end connection 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. female Port 3 end connection 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. female 1/4 in. female Process Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11) Valve 1 actuator Normally closed pneumatic Normally closed pneumatic Normally closed pneumatic Valve 2 actuator Normally closed pneumatic Normally open pneumatic Normally closed pneumatic
Safe Product Selection When selecting a product, the total system design must be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the responsibilities of the system designer and user. Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of other manufacturers. Warranty Information Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok imited ifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact your authorized Swagelok representative. Swagelok, VCR, VCO TM Swagelok Company 15-7 PH TM AK Steel Corp. 2007 Swagelok Company Printed in U.S.A., MI June 007, R9 MS-01-94