New Swagelok Alternative Fuel Service -- AFS -- Ball Valves Offer High Pressure, High Flow

SOLON, Ohio--Aug. 2, 20043, 2004--With working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar) at 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) and flow coefficients from 4.0 to 13.8, new Swagelok(R) alternative fuel service (AFS) 2-way ball valves meet the demands of hydrogen and compressed natural gas applications. Certifications include ANSI / NGV 3.1 service valve certification to 3600 psig (248 bar) and ANSI / NGV 4.6 Class B certification to 4500 psig (310 bar).

The unique ultra low-temperature fluorocarbon O-ring material seals across the full temperature range of the valve (-40 to 250 degrees F (-40 to 121 degrees C)). Swagelok's robust, spring-loaded, patent-pending seat design does not require adjustment after the valve is installed.

All wetted components of the AFS ball valve are compatible with hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG).

Fractional and metric Swagelok tube fitting end connections provide gaugeable make-up and consistent, leak-tight connections. ISO and NPT end connections are also available. Choose from a heavy-duty quarter-turn directional handle, a Swagelok rack and pinion pneumatic actuator, or an ISO 5211-compliant rack and pinion pneumatic actuator.

Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A., Swagelok Company is a major developer and manufacturer of fluid system component technologies for the research, analytical instrumentation, process instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, and semiconductor industries. Swagelok products are delivered through one of the world's largest manufacturing and industrial distribution networks. More than 25 Swagelok manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized, local sales and service centers on 6 continents. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company's Web site at www.swagelok.com.