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Swagelok Alternative Fuel Service (AFS)
B a l l Va l v e s
f o r H i g h - P re s s u re , H i g h - F l o w A p p l i c a t i o n s

S w a g e l o k A F S B a l l Va l v e s
■ Working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar)

■ Flow coefficients (Cv) from 4.0 to 13.8

■ Fractional and metric Swagelok tube fittings; ISO and NPT pipe end connections available

■ 316 stainless steel body and end connections

■ Manual and pneumatic actuators

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Features
■ High flow—Cv from 4.0 to 13.8
One-quarter turn Heavy-duty directional
■ All wetted components are
actuation handle
compatible with hydrogen and ■ Field replaceable
compressed natural gas (CNG) ■ Locking bracket kit
■ Maximum pressure rating: available
6000 psig (413 bar)
■ Temperature rating:
–40 to 250°F (–40 to 121°C) Ultra low-temperature
fluorocarbon material
■ Low operating torque provides sealing Bottom-loaded stem
■ No packing adjustment capability over full
temperature range Panel mount
required
capability
■ Field repairable with seal kit

SWAGELOK
SWAGELOK
SWAGELOK
Certifications
■ ANSI / AGA NGV 3.1 / CGA 12.3-95
to 3600 psig (248 bar) and
–40 to 250°F (–40 to 121°C)
■ ANSI / IAS NGV 4.6 / CGA 12.56
to 4500 psig (310 bar) and
–40 to 185°F (–40 to 85°C) Floating-ball design
Spring-loaded PEEK seats

Pressure-Temperature Ratings
Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)
Swagelok Tube Fitting Female Pipe
End Connections 3/8 in. 1/2 in. Inlet pressure = 3600 psig (248 bar)
1/2 in. 3/4 in. 3/8 in. NPT, Pressure drop, bar
12 mm 16 mm NPT ISO 7/1 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar) 25 000 700 000
Nitrogen flow rate, std ft3/min

16 mm Swagelok tube fittings: Cv = 12.4

6000 5800 5300 4900

Nitrogen flow rate, L/min

–40 (–40) to 200 (93) 20 000
(413) (400) (365) (337) 560 000

250 (121) 6000 5742 5247 4851

(413) (395) (361) (334) 15 000
1/2 in. Swagelok tube fittings: Cv= 7.2 420 000
To determine working pressure ratings in accordance with ASME B31.1
Power Piping for 316 stainless steel, multiply psig by one of the following 10 000 280 000
factors: 0.94 for temperatures up to 100°F ( 37°C); 0.86 for temperatures
up to 200°F (93°C); and 0.82 for temperatures up to 250°F (121°C).
5000 140 000
3/8 in. Swagelok tube fittings: Cv = 4.0
Testing 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Every Swagelok AFS ball valve is factory tested in both
Pressure drop, psi
directions with nitrogen at 1000 psig (69 bar). Seats
have a maximum allowable leak rate of 0.1 std cm3/min.
Shell testing is performed to a requirement of no
Inlet pressure = 5000 psig (344 bar)
detectable leakage with a liquid leak detector.
Pressure drop, bar
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330
Cleaning and Packaging 35 000 980 000
Nitrogen flow rate, std ft3/min

16 mm Swagelok tube fittings: Cv = 12.4

Nitrogen flow rate, L/min

All Swagelok AFS ball valves are cleaned and packaged 30 000 840 000
in accordance with Swagelok Standard Cleaning and 25 000 700 000
Packaging (SC-10).
20 000 1/2 in. Swagelok tube fittings: Cv= 7.2 560 000
15 000 420 000
Important Information About Swagelok
10 000
AFS Ball Valves 280 000
3/8 in. Swagelok tube fittings: Cv = 4.0
Swagelok AFS ball valves are designed to be used in 5000 140 000
the fully open or fully closed position. 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
Pressure drop, psi
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Materials of Construction
Material Grade/
Component ASTM Specification
1 Handle Nylon with brass insert
2 Set screw S17400 SS
2 1
3 Packing bolt 316 SS / A479
316 SS / A240
4 Packing bolt gasket 3
with silver plating
5 Guide ring (2) PTFE / D1710
6 Stem back-up ring PEEK 4
Ultra low-temperature
7 Stem O-ring
fluorocarbon / D2000
5 6
8 Thrust washer PEEK 7
8
9 Stem 316 SS / A479
10 Panel nut 316 SS / B783 9
11 Body 316 SS / A479
12 Ball 316 SS / A276 10
316 SS / A240
13 End screw gasket (2)
with silver plating
11
14 Seat (2) PEEK
Ultra low-temperature 12
15 Seat O-ring (2)
fluorocarbon / D2000 14
16
16 Seat back-up ring (2) PTFE / D1710 18 19
17 Seat gland (2) 316 SS / A479
18 Seat spring (2) 316 SS / A240
19 End screw (2) 316 SS / A479 13
15 17
Lubricant PTFE-based
Wetted components listed in italics.

Ordering Information and Dimensions

Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only 3.00
(76.2)
and are subject to change.
Dimensions

SWAGELOK
End Connections➀
1.50
in. (mm) (38.1)
Ordering Orifice
Type Size Number Cv in. (mm) A B
0.281 4.57 2.29
3/8 in. SS-AFSS6 4.0
Fractional (7.1) (117) (58.2)
Swagelok tube 1/2 in. SS-AFSS8 7.2
fitting 4.80 2.40
3/4 in. SS-AFSS12 7.1 (122) (61.0)
0.38 (9.6)
max panel
4.40 2.20 thickness 3.28
Metric 12 mm SS-AFSS12MM 5.2
(112) (55.9) (83.3)
Swagelok tube
0.472 4.80 2.40 1.50 (38.1) 0.60
fitting 16 mm SS-AFSS16MM 12.4 panel hole (15.2)
(12.0) (122) (61.0)
3/8 in. SS-AFSF6 5.5
1.50
SWAGELOK
SWAGELOK

Female NPT
1/2 in. SS-AFSF8 13.8 4.00 2.20 (38.1)
(102) (55.9) 0.75
Female ISO (19.1)
1/2 in. SS-AFSF8RT 13.8
tapered➁
2.00
Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight. (50.8)
➀ Valves can be ordered with two different end connections. Contact your B
independent Swagelok sales and service representative. A
➁ Thread type ISO / BSP (tapered), (Based on DIN 3852, Swagelok RT fittings)
Reference specifications ISO 7/1, BS 21, and JIS B 0203.
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Swagelok Actuator Pressure at Maximum System Pressure

Pneumatic Actuators Required pressures based on valve performance using pressurized
air or nitrogen.
Actuation Modes
Double Acting Spring Return
Single Dual Single Dual
Actuator
Model Minimum Actuator Pressure, psig (bar) at 100°F (37°C)
133 30 (2.1) 50 (3.5) 80 (5.5) —

Technical Data
Maximum Actuator Pressure, psig (bar)
Actuator Temperature Range At 100°F At Maximum
Service °F (°C) (37°C) Temperature
Standard –20 to 200 (–28 to 93) 165 (11.3)
High temperature 0 to 400 (–17 to 204) 200 100 (6.8)
(13.7)
Low temperature –40 to 200 (–40 to 93) 165 (11.3)

Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
The Swagelok rack and pinion
7.86 spring return
pneumatic actuator model 133 is (200) 5.89 double acting
compact, lightweight, easily (150) 4.07
1.56 (103)
mountable, and can be operated (39.6) 1.75 2.32
2.16 (44.4) (58.9)
(54.9)
with standard shop air. The 0.44
0.81 0.75
(11.2)
actuators are available in spring- (20.6) (19.1)
0.34 (8.6)
return and double-acting modes. mounting
holes
For technical data, including 2.31
(58.7)
materials of construction, air
displacement, and weight, see
the Rack and Pinion Pneumatic
Actuators for Swagelok 1/8 in.
2.56 NPT
Ball Valves catalog. 0.48 (65.0)
(12.2)

1/8 in. NPT 4.34

2.19 (110)
(55.6)
0.34 (8.6)
mounting holes

1.75
(44.4)

Ordering Information
Factory-Assembled Actuators Actuators for Field Assembly
Order one actuator kit and one mounting bracket
Typical Ordering Number
kit for each valve.

S S -AF S S 6 - 3 3 D HT Actuator Kits

Actuator Actuator Kit
Valve Actuator Actuator Service Mode Service Ordering Number
Ordering Model none = Standard Standard MS-133-SR
Spring
Number -33 = Model 133 HT = High temperature return
High temperature MS-133-SR-HT
LT = Low temperature Low temperature MS-133-SR-LT
Actuation Mode Standard MS-133-DA
D = Double acting Double
High temperature
acting MS-133-DA-HT
C = Normally closed spring return
Low temperature MS-133-DA-LT
O = Normally open spring return
Mounting Bracket Kit
For dual-mounted assemblies (two valves mounted to one actuator),
add DM to the ordering number. Example: SS-AFSS6-33DHTDM Mounting bracket kit ordering number: MS-MB-45
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Air Torque Minimum Actuator Pressure

Pneumatic Actuators Actuation Modes
Double Acting Spring Return
Actuator
Model Minimum Actuator Pressure, psig (bar)
A30 40 (2.8) 55 (3.8)

Pressure and Temperature Ratings

Maximum
Actuator Temperature Range Actuator Pressure
Service °F (°C) psig (bar)
Standard –4 to 176 (–20 to 80)
High temperature 5 to 302 (–15 to 150) 116 (8)
Low temperature –40 to 176 (–40 to 80)

Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are
subject to change.
The Air Torque rack and pinion
pneumatic actuator model A30 is 6.24
3.27
(84.0)
ISO 5211 compliant and is (159) 2.83
3.12 (71.9)
suitable for general applications. (80.0) 1.42
(36.1)
The actuators are available in
spring-return and double-acting 1.57
(39.9)
modes. 2.46
(62.5)
For additional technical data,
including materials of construction,
see the Air Torque product
catalog. For other Air Torque
pneumatic actuator models and 2.67
(67.8)
options, contact your authorized B
Swagelok sales and service 4.42
2.19 (113)
representative. (55.6)

0.34 (8.6)
mounting
holes

0.75
(19.1)
1.75
(44.5)
3.60
(92.0)

Ordering Information
Factory-Assembled Actuators Actuators for Field Assembly
Typical Ordering Number Order one actuator kit and one mounting bracket
kit for each valve.

S S -AF S S 6 - A3 0 D HT Actuator Kits

Actuator Actuator Kit
Valve Actuator Actuator Service Mode Service Ordering Number
Ordering Number Model none = Standard Standard MS-A30-4-DIN
Spring
HT = High temperature High temperature MS-A30-4-DIN-HT
return
Actuation Mode LT = Low temperature Low temperature MS-A30-4-DIN-LT
D = Double acting Standard MS-A30-DA-DIN
C4 = Normally closed spring return Double
High temperature MS-A30-DA-DIN-HT
O4 = Normally open spring return acting
Low temperature MS-A30-DA-DIN-LT

Mounting Bracket Kit

Mounting bracket kit ordering number:
SS-MB-45-F05-14DIN-M
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ISO 5211-Compliant Actuator Mounting Kit Brackets

Mounting Bracket Kits Table 1—Base Start and End Torque
Swagelok mounting bracket kits contain: Use linear interpolation to obtain torque values for system
■ 316 stainless steel mounting bracket that meets ISO 5211 pressures not listed.
dimensional specifications System Pressure, psig (bar)
■ Four 316 stainless steel socket head cap screws for 0 to 1000 (68.9) 3600 to 6000 (248 to 413)
fractional sizes, or A4 stainless steel for metric sizes Base Torque, in.· lb (N · m)
(316 SS is approximately equivalent to A4.) Start End Start End
■ 316 stainless steel coupling
30 (3.4) 20 (2.3) 40 (4.5) 20 (2.3)
■ A4 stainless steel set screw
■ Instructions
Table 2— Temperature Factors
Use linear interpolation to obtain factors for system
Ordering Information temperatures not listed.
1. Select the desired AFS valve. Using the Calculating
Temperature, °F (°C)
Operating Torque instructions below, calculate the
valve start and end torque. –40 (–40) 70 (20) 185 (85) 250 (121)
2. Choose an actuator based on the valve start and end 2.9 1.0 1.3 1.6
torque. See the actuator manufacturer’s literature to
specify ISO 5211 mounting dimensions, including flange
and coupling sizes. Mounting Bracket Kit Ordering Numbers
3. Select a mounting bracket kit ordering number.
ISO 5211
Flange Coupling Cap Screw Bracket Kit
Size Size Type Ordering Number
Calculating Operating Torque 11 mm ISO Metric SS-MB-45-F05-11ISO-M
1. Select the base start and base end torque at system 11 mm ISO Fractional SS-MB-45-F05-11ISO-F
pressure from Table 1. 11 mm DIN Metric SS-MB-45-F05-11DIN-M
11 mm DIN Fractional SS-MB-45-F05-11DIN-F
2. Select the temperature factor from Table 2.
3. Calculate the start and end operating torque: 14 mm ISO Metric SS-MB-45-F05-14ISO-M
14 mm ISO Fractional SS-MB-45-F05-14ISO-F
Base torque  temperature factor F05
14 mm DIN Metric SS-MB-45-F05-14DIN-M
14 mm DIN Fractional SS-MB-45-F05-14DIN-F
Example: AFS valve is operated with nitrogen at 3600 17 mm ISO Metric SS-MB-45-F05-17ISO-M
psig and 70°F (20°C). 17 mm ISO Fractional SS-MB-45-F05-17ISO-F
1. According to Table 1, the base start torque is 40 in.· lb 17 mm DIN Metric SS-MB-45-F05-17DIN-M
and the base end torque is 20 in.· lb. 17 mm DIN Fractional SS-MB-45-F05-17DIN-F
2. According to Table 2, the temperature factor is 1.0. 17 mm ISO Metric SS-MB-45-F07-17ISO-M
3. Start torque = 40 in.· lb  1.0 = 40 in.· lb 17 mm ISO Fractional SS-MB-45-F07-17ISO-F
F07
17 mm DIN Metric SS-MB-45-F07-17DIN-M
End torque = 20 in.· lb  1.0 = 20 in.· lb. 17 mm DIN Fractional SS-MB-45-F07-17DIN-F
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Options Maintenance Kits

Locking Bracket Seal Kit
The seal kit contains two seats, seat O-rings, seat back-up
rings, seat springs, end screw gaskets, lubricant with
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and instructions.
Kit ordering number: SS-9K-AFS

Nylon Handle
The replacement handle kit includes a black nylon handle
with set screw and instructions.
Kit ordering number: NY-5K-AFS-BK

To order a handle kit in another color, replace -BK in the

kit ordering number with a handle color designator shown
■ Designed to lock valve in the open and closed position at the left.
Example: NY-5K-AFS-RD
■ Accommodates shackle diameters up to 0.344 in. (8.7 mm)
■ To order the locking bracket factory-assembled on a valve,
add -LH to the valve ordering number.
Example: SS-AFSS6-LH
■ To order the locking bracket for field assembly, use locking
bracket kit ordering number: SS-51K-AFS-LH

Nylon Handles Handle

Black nylon handles are standard. Color Designator
For other colors, add a handle Black -BK
color designator to the valve Blue -BL
ordering number. Green -GR
Example: SS-AFSS6-RD Orange -OG
Red -RD
Yellow -YW
Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of
other manufacturers.

Safe Product Selection

When selecting products, the total system design must
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance.
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, Swagelok—TM Swagelok Company
© 2004 Swagelok Company
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the Printed in U.S.A.
responsibilities of the system designer and user. August 2004, R0
MS-02-303-E