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L i f t C h e c k Va l v e s
50 Series
Swagelok lift check valves limit reverse flow under pressures
up to 6000 psig (413 bar) and temperatures up to 900°F
(482°C).
Forward flow lifts the poppet, opening the valve. Reverse flow
seats the poppet against the orifice, closing the valve.
The lift check valve is gravity assisted and must be
mounted horizontally, with bonnet nut on top.

Features
■ Rugged, all-stainless
steel construction Union
■ Reverse flow bonnet
coefficient less than design
0.1 % of forward Metal-to-
flow coefficient metal seal
■ No springs or
elastomers
■ Compact size

Pressure-Temperature Materials of Construction Testing

Ratings Every Swagelok lift check valve is
factory tested for proper operation.
ASME Class 2500 1
Material Group 2.2 Cleaning and Packaging
Material Name 316 SS
Every Swagelok lift check valve is
Temperature Working pressure cleaned and packaged in accordance
°F (°C) psig (bar)
2
with Swagelok Specification SC-10.
–65 (–53) to 100 (37) 6000 (413)
Cleaning and packaging in accordance
200 (93) 5160 (355)
250 (121) 4910 (338) with Special Cleaning and Packaging
300 (148) 4660 (321) 3 (SC-11) is available as an option.
350 (176) 4470 (307)
400 (204) 4280 (294)
450 (232) 4130 (284)
500 (260) 3980 (274) 4
600 (315) 3760 (259)
650 (343) 3700 (254)
700 (371) 3600 (248)
750 (398) 3520 (242)
800 (426) 3460 (238)
850 (454) 3380 (232)
900 (482) 3280 (225)
Material Grade/
For more information about ASME classes, material Component ASTM Specification
groups, and ratings, see the Swagelok Valve
Pressure-Temperature Ratings technical bulletin. 1 Bonnet nut 316 SS/A479
For more information about pressure ratings of 2 Bonnet 316 SS/A479
valves with tube fitting end connections, see the
Swagelok Tubing Data catalog. 3 Poppet SS17400/A564
4 Body 316 SS/A479
Lubricant Nickel based
Wetted components listed in italics.
Flow Data at 100°F (37°C)
Air Flow Water Flow
Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
3 4 6 10 20 40 60 100 200 400 600 1000 2000 4000 6000 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 2 4 6 8 10 20 40 60 80100
1000 60 1000 60
600 40 600 40
400 400
20 20
200 53 series 200 53 series
10 10
Inlet Pressure, psig

56

Pressure Drop, bar

Pressure Drop, psi
100 100

Inlet Pressure, bar

56 6 6
60 4 60 58 4
40 58 40
2 2
20 20
1.0 1.0
10 0.6 10 0.6
6 0.4 6 0.4
4 4
0.2 0.2
2 2
0.1 0.1
1.0 0.06 1.0 0.06
0.6 0.04 0.6 0.04
0.4 0.4
0.02 0.02
0.2 0.2
0.01 0.01
0.1 0.1
0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 1.0 2 4 6 10 20 40 60 100 200 300 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 2 4 6 8 10 20 30
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

Ordering Information and Dimensions

Select an ordering number. C
flat
SC-11 Cleaning and Packaging Special Alloys
To order 50 series lift check valves Many valve bodies are available in other
cleaned and packaged in accordance D alloys. Contact your independent
with Special Cleaning and Packaging Swagelok sales and service
(SC-11), add -SC11 to the valve E
representative for more information.
ordering number.
Example: SS-53S4-SC11 B
A

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)

Orifice Ordering
Inlet/Outlet Size Cv in. (mm) Number Series A B C D E
1/4 in. 0.30 0.156 (4.0) SS-53S4 53 2.40 (61.0) 1.01 (25.7) 7/8 1.47 (37.3) 0.39 (9.9)
3/8 in. 0.64 0.250 (6.4) SS-56S6 56 2.83 (71.9) 1.31 (33.3) 11⁄4 1.85 (47.0) 0.50 (12.7)
Swagelok tube fittings 1/2 in. 2.20 0.437 (11.1) SS-58S8 58
3.92 (99.6) 2.19 (55.6) 11⁄2 2.44 (62.0) 0.62 (15.7)
3/4 in. 2.20 0.437 (11.1) SS-58S12 58
6 mm 0.30 0.156 (4.0) SS-53S6MM 53 2.40 (61.0) 1.01 (25.7) 7/8 1.47 (37.3) 0.39 (9.9)
1/8 in. 0.30 0.156 (4.0) SS-53F2 53 2.00 (50.8) 1.00 (25.4)
7/8 1.47 (37.3) 0.39 (9.9)
1/4 in. 0.30 0.156 (4.0) SS-53F4 53 2.06 (52.3) 0.94 (23.9)
Female NPT 1/4 in. 0.64 0.250 (6.4) SS-56F4 56 2.25 (57.2) 1.25 (31.8) 11⁄4 1.85 (47.0) 0.50 (12.7)
3/8 in. 2.20 0.437 (11.1) SS-58F6 58
3.12 (79.2) 1.86 (47.2) 11⁄2 2.44 (62.0) 0.62 (15.7)
1/2 in. 2.20 0.437 (11.1) SS-58F8 58
1/4 in. 0.30 0.156 (4.0) SS-53SW4T 53 1.81 (46.0) 0.90 (22.9) 7/8 1.47 (37.3) 0.39 (9.9)
Tube socket weld or 3/8 in. 0.64 0.250 (6.4) SS-56SW6T 56
2.25 (57.2) 1.25 (31.8) 11⁄4 1.85 (47.0) 0.50 (12.7)
pipe butt weld 1/2 in. 0.64 0.250 (6.4) SS-56SW8T 56
1/2 in. 2.20 0.437 (11.1) SS-58SW8T 58 3.13 (79.5) 1.88 (47.8) 11⁄2 2.44 (62.0) 0.62 (15.7)
Swagelok tube fitting/
1/4 in. 0.30 0.156 (4.0) SS-53S4-F4 53 2.23 (56.6) 0.97 (24.6) 7/8 1.47 (37.3) 0.39 (9.9)
female NPT
Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.
Dimensions shown with Swagelok nuts finger-tight.

Safe Product Selection Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of
When selecting a product, the total system design must other manufacturers.
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance.
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, Swagelok—TM Swagelok Company
© 2002 Swagelok Company
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the Printed in U.S.A., MI
responsibilities of the system designer and user. September 2002, R4
MS-01-98