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C , C A , C H , C P, a n d C PA S e r i e s
■ Working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar)

■ Adjustable and fixed cracking pressures

■ Variety of end connections

■ 316 stainless steel and brass materials

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Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Testing, Cleaning, and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pressure-Temperature Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ordering Information and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Special Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cracking and Reseal Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Materials of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Maintenance Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Flow Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features

Fixed Cracking Pressures Adjustable Cracking Pressures

From 1/3 to 25 psi (0.02 to 1.7 bar) From 3 to 600 psi (0.2 to 41.3 bar)

C Series CA Series
Locking screw
maintains settings

O-ring seals Fully contained Adjustable Adjusting screw sets

body halves Poppet Poppet stop O-ring seal spring force cracking pressure

CH Series CPA Series

Poppet with
bonded Poppet stop
elastomer Fully Adjustable Adjusting screw Locking screw
seal contained spring sets cracking maintains
O-ring seal pressure setting

Compact, one-piece body

O-ring seals body halves Backup ring supports O-ring

CP Series
Fully contained O-ring seal

Compact, one-piece body

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Technical Data

Cracking pressure—the upstream pressure at which the first  For valves not actuated for a period of time, initial
indication of flow occurs. cracking pressure may be higher than the set
Reseal pressure—the pressure at which there is no indication cracking pressure.
of flow.

Maximum Downstream Pressure

Technical Flow
Data Coefficient Cracking Pressure at 70°F (20°C)
Series (Cv ) psi (bar) psig (bar)
Fixed Cracking Pressure
2C 0.10
1000 (68)➀
4C 0.47
1/3, 1, 10 and 25
6C 1.47 (0.02, 0.06, 0.68, and 1.7)
8C 1.68 200 (13)
12C, 16C 4.48
CH4 0.67
1/3, 1, 5, 10 and 25 6000 (413)
CH8 1.8 (0.02, 0.06, 0.34
0.68, and 1.7)
CH16 4.7 5000 (344)
4CP 0.35 1/3, 1, 10 and 25 3000 (206)
8CP 1.20 (0.02, 0.06, 0.68, and 1.7)

Adjustable Cracking Pressure

CA 0.37 3 to 50 (0.2 to 3.4)
50 to 150 (3.4 to 10.3)
4CPA 0.35 3000 (206)
150 to 350 (10.3 to 24.1)
8CPA 1.20 350 to 600 (24.1 to 41.3)
➀ For cracking pressure of 25 psi (0.68 bar), downstream pressure is 3000 psig (206 bar).

Pressure-Temperature Ratings
C (2C, 4C, 6C, and 8C), CA, CP, and CPA Series
Ratings based on fluorocarbon FKM O-rings in 316 stainless
steel valves and Buna N in brass valves.

Material 316 SS Brass

Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar)
–10 (–23) to 100 (37) 3000 (206) 3000 (206)
200 (93) 2575 (177) 2600 (179)
250 (121) 2450 (168) 2405 (165)
300 (148) 2325 (160) —
375 (190) 2185 (150) —

C Series (12C and 16C) CH Series

Ratings based on fluorocarbon FKM O-rings in 316 stainless Ratings based on fluorocarbon FKM O-rings.
steel valves and Buna N in brass valves.

Material 316 SS Brass Material 316 SS

Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar) Series CH4, CH8 CH16
–10 (–23) to 100 (37) 2000 (137) 1500 (103) Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar)
200 (93) 1715 (118) 1300 (89.5)
250 (121) 1630 (112) 1200 (82.6) –10 (–23) to 100 (37) 6000 (413) 5000 (344) ➀
300 (148) 1545 (106) — 200 (93) 5160 (355) 4290 (295)
375 (190) 1450 (99.9) — 250 (121) 4910 (388) 4080 (281)
300 (148) 4660 (321) 3875 (267)
400 (204) 4280 (295) 3560 (245)

For more information about pressure ratings of valves with tube fitting end
connections, see Swagelok ® Tubing Data.
➀ Pressure ratings may be limited by the end connection. See Dimensions,
page 12.
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Cracking and Reseal Pressures

at 70°F (20°C)

Cracking pressure—the upstream pressure at which the first

indication of flow occurs.
Reseal pressure—the pressure at which there is no indication
of flow.

 For valves not actuated for a period of time, initial

cracking pressure may be higher than the set
cracking pressure.

C Series CH Series
Nominal Cracking Nominal Cracking
Cracking Pressure Pressure Range Reseal Pressure Cracking Pressure Pressure Range Reseal Pressure
psi (bar) psi (bar) psi (bar) psi (bar) psi (bar) psi (bar)
Up to 6 (0.41) Up to 6 (0.41)
1/3 (0.02) Up to 3 (0.20) 1/3 (0.02) Up to 3 (0.20)
downstream pressure back pressure
Up to 6 (0.41) Up to 5 (0.34)
1 (0.06) Up to 4 (0.27) 1 (0.06) Up to 4 (0.27)
downstream pressure back pressure
7 to 15 3 (0.20) or more 3 to 9 Up to 2 (0.13)
10 (0.68) 5 (0.34)
(0.48 to 1.0) upstream pressure (0.20 to 0.62) back pressure
20 to 30 17 (1.1) or more 7 to 15 3 (0.20) or more
25 (1.7) 10 (0.68)
(1.3 to 2.0) upstream pressure (0.48 to 1.0) upstream pressure
20 to 30 17 (1.1) or more
25 (1.7)
(1.3 to 2.0) upstream pressure

CP Series CA and CPA Series

Nominal Cracking Reseal Cracking Pressure, bar
Cracking Pressure Pressure Range Pressure
psi (bar) psi (bar) psi (bar) 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
600
40
6 to 20 (0.41 to 1.3) 550
1/3 (0.02) Up to 3 (0.20) 36
downstream pressure 500
Reseal Pressure, bar
Reseal Pressure, psi

450 450 32
5 to 20 (0.34 to 1.3)
1 (0.06) Up to 4 (0.27) 400 28
downstream pressure 390
350 24
7 to 13 3 to 10 (0.20 to 0.68)
10 (0.68) 300 20
(0.48 to 0.89) downstream pressure 250
16
21 to 29 5 (0.34) or more 200
25 (1.7) 12
(1.4 to 1.9) upstream pressure 150
100 8

50 4
0 0
–50 –3.4
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
Back Pressure
Cracking Pressure, psi
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Materials of Construction

C and CA Series
Valve Body Materials 1
316 SS Brass 1
Component Material Grade/ASTM Specification
1 Inlet body 316 SS/A479 Brass 360/B16

2 Inlet gasket 2
PTFE-coated 316 SS/A167
(CA series)
Inlet gasket 4 3
(6C and 8C
with ≥ 50 psi PTFE-coated 316 SS/A240 4
[3.4 bar] spring)
2

(12C and 16C series) PTFE-coated PTFE-coated

316 SS/A240 aluminum/ B209 5
3 Insert (CA series) 316 SS/A479 Naval brass 485/B21 5
4 O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM Buna N
6
5 Poppet 316 SS/A479 Brass 360/B16

6 Spring 302 SS/A313

6
7 Center body (CA series) Brass 360/B16

8 Adjusting screw (CA series) 316 SS/A479 7

316 SS/A479
9 Locking screw (CA series)

10 Outlet gasket (CA series) PTFE-coated 316 SS/A167

11 Outlet body 316 SS/A479 Brass 360/B16 8

11
Silicone-based and
Lubricant molybdenum disulfide-based 9
Wetted components listed in italics.
10

12C Series
shown
11
CH Series
Material Grade/
Component ASTM Specification
1 Inlet body
316 SS/A479
2 Indicator ring CA Series
7
Fluorocarbon FKM- 6
3 Poppet bonded 316 SS/A479
2 8
4 Poppet stop 316 SS/A240
5
5 Spring 302 SS/A313 4
1 3
6 O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM

7 Backup ring PTFE/ D1710

8 Outlet body 316 SS/A479

Lubricant Fluorocarbon-based

Wetted components listed in italics.

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Materials of Construction

CP Series
1 2 4 6
3 5

CPA Series

1 2 3 6
4 5 7 8

Valve Body Materials

Brass
316 SS 4CP 8CP 4CPA 8CPA
Component Material Grade/ASTM Specification
1 Insert lock screw
316 SS/A479 Brass 485/B21 Brass 360/B16 Brass 485/B21 Brass 360/B16
2 Insert

3 O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM Buna N

4 Poppet 316 SS/A479 Brass 360/B16

5 Spring 302 SS/A313

6 Body Brass 360/B16

➀ Silicone-based lubricant.
7 Adjusting screw (CPA series)
➁ Molybdenum 316 dry
disulfide-based SS/A479
film lubricant.
Brass
➂ Adjusting screw in brass 8CPA2 valve — 316 SS/A479 360 ➀/B16
8 Locking screwwith
(CPA150 series)
or 350 psig spring is 316SS.

Lubricant Silicone-based and molybdenum disulfide-based dry film

Wetted components listed in italics.

➀ Adjusting screw in valve with 150 or 350 psi spring is 316 SS.
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Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)

C Series
Air Flow Water Flow

2C, 4C Series 2C, 4C Series

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
100 80

2C Series Nominal Cracking 2C Series Nominal Cracking

25 psi 5
Pressures 6 Pressures
(1.7 bar) 25 psi
80 (1.7 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

4C Series 60

Inlet Pressure, bar

Pressure Drop, bar

Pressure Drop, psi
1 psi (0.06 bar) 5 4

60
1 psi
4 (0.06 bar) 4C Series 3
1 psi (0.06 bar) 40
r)

25 psi (1.7 bar)

ba

3 10 psi
40
.68

25 psi (1.7 bar) (0.68 bar) 2

i (0

2
ps

20
10 psi
10

20 10 psi (0.68 bar) 1

(0.68 bar)
1
1 psi (0.06 bar)
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

6C, 8C Series 6C, 8C Series

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 4 8 12 16 20
100 50
Nominal Cracking Pressures 6C Series Nominal Cracking Pressures 6C Series
6 3
80 40 8C Series
25 psi (1.7 bar) spring r) 25 psi (1.7 bar) spring
ba 5
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar

Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar

.68
) ps i (0
60 bar 10
(1 .7 4 30 25 psi (1.7 bar) 2
psi
25 8C Series
3
40 20
10 psi (0.68 bar)
10 psi 1 psi (0.06 bar) 2 1
(0.68 bar)
20 10 10 psi (0.68 bar)
r) 1
(0.0 6 ba 1 psi (0.06 bar)
1 psi 1 psi (0.06 bar)
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

12C, 16C Series 12C, 16C Series

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 20 40 60 80
80 40
Nominal Cracking Pressures Nominal Cracking Pressures
5 Pressure Drop, bar
Inlet Pressure, psig

60 30
Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar

4 2
25 psi (1.7 bar) spring 25 psi (1.7 bar) spring

3
40 20

2 1
1 psi (0.06 bar) 10 psi (0.68 bar)
20 10 psi (0.68 bar) 10
1 1 psi (0.06 bar)

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 5 10 15 20 25
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min
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Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)

CA Series
Air Flow Water Flow

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min

0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 2 4 6
800 600
40
Nominal Cracking Pressures Nominal Cracking Pressures
50
700
500
350 psi (24.1 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar

Inlet Pressure, bar

Pressure Drop, psi

600 30
350 psi (24.1 bar) 40
400
500
150 psi (10.3 bar) 30
400 300 150 psi (10.3 bar) 20

300 20
50 psi (3.4 bar) 200
50 psi (3.4 bar)
200 10
3 psi (0.2 bar) 10 100
100 3 psi (0.2 bar)

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

CH Series

Air Flow Water Flow

CH4 Series CH4 Series
Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
140 80
Nominal Cracking Pressures 9 Nominal Cracking Pressures 5
120 8
25 psi (1.7 bar)

Pressure Drop, bar

Inlet Pressure, psig

10 psi
Inlet Pressure, bar

Pressure Drop, psi

7 60
100 (0.68 bar) 4
25 psi (1.7 bar)
6
80
5 3
40
60 4 10 psi (0.68 bar)
1 psi (0.06 bar) 2
3
40
20
2
1 psi (0.06 bar) 1
20
1

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

CH8 Series CH8 Series

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 4 8 12 16 20
100 50

6 3.0
80 40 25 psi (1.7 bar)
Pressure Drop, bar
Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar
Inlet Pressure, psig

25 psi (1.7 bar)

5 2.5

60 4 30 2.0

10 psi (0.68 bar)

3 1.5
40 20

1 psi (0.06 bar) 2 1.0

10 psi
20 (0.68 bar) 10 1 psi (0.06 bar)
1 0.5

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

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Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)

CH Series
Air Flow Water Flow

CH16 Series CH16 Series

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 20 40 60 80
80 40
Nominal Cracking Pressures 5 2.5
Nominal Cracking Pressures
25 psi (1.7 bar) 25 psi (1.7 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

60 30

Pressure Drop, bar

Inlet Pressure, bar

Pressure Drop, psi

4 2.0

3 1.5
40 10 psi 20
(0.68 bar)
2 10 psi (0.68 bar) 1.0
1 psi (0.06 bar)
20 10
1 1 psi (0.06 bar) 0.5

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 5 10 15 20 25

Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

CP Series

Air Flow Water Flow

4CP Series 4CP Series
Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
150 10 100
Nominal Cracking Pressures Nominal Cracking Pressures
6.0
125
8.0 80
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar

Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar

5.0
100
6.0 60 4.0
75 1 psi (0.06 bar) 25 psi (1.7 bar)
3.0
25 psi (1.7 bar) 4.0 40
10 psi (0.68 bar)
50 10 psi (0.68 bar)
2.0

2.0 20
25 1.0
1 psi (0.06 bar)

0 0 0 0
0 5.0 10 15 20 25 30 0 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min
8CP Series 8CP Series
Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 4.0 8.0 12 16 20
100 150
10
Nominal Cracking Pressures Nominal Cracking Pressures
6.0
125
80 8.0
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar

Pressure Drop, psi

5.0
Inlet Pressure, bar

100
60 1 psi (0.06 bar) 4.0 6.0
75
25 psi (1.7 bar) 10 psi (0.68 bar)
3.0 25 psi (1.7 bar)
40 10 psi (0.68 bar) 4.0
50
2.0

20 2.0
1.0 25
1 psi (0.06 bar)

0 0 0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min
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Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)

CPA Series

Air Flow Water Flow

4CPA Series 4CPA Series
Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 2 4 6
800 600
40
Nominal Cracking Pressures 50 Nominal Cracking Pressures
700
500
350 psi (24.1 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

350 psi (24.1 bar)

Pressure Drop, psi

600

Inlet Pressure, bar

40 30
400

Pressure Drop, bar

500
150 psi (10.3 bar)
30
400 300 20
150 psi (10.3 bar)
300 50 psi (3.4 bar) 20
200
50 psi (3.4 bar)
200 10
10 100
100 3 psi (0.2 bar)
3 psi (0.2 bar)
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

8CPA Series 8CPA Series

Air Flow, std L/min Water Flow, L/min
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 4 8 12 16 20
800 600
40
Nominal Cracking Pressures Nominal Cracking Pressures
50
700
500
350 psi (24.1 bar)
Inlet Pressure, psig

Pressure Drop, bar

600
Pressure Drop, psi
Inlet Pressure, bar

40 30
400
500
350 psi (24.1 bar) 30
400 300 20
150 psi (10.3 bar)
300 20
150 psi (10.3 bar) 200
200 50 psi (3.4 bar) 10
50 psi (3.4 bar)
10 100
100 3 psi (0.2 bar)
3 psi (0.2 bar)
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Air Flow, std ft3/min Water Flow, U.S. gal/min

Testing Cleaning and Packaging

Every C, CA, CH, CP, and CPA series check valve is factory Every C, CA, and CH series check valve with VCR® or
tested for crack and reseal performance with a liquid leak VCO® end connections is specially cleaned and packaged in
detector. accordance with Swagelok Specification SC-11.
Check valves with fixed cracking pressures, C, CP, and CH All other C, CA, and CH series check valves, as well as every
series, are cycled six times prior to testing. Every valve is CP and CPA series check valve, is cleaned and packaged
tested to ensure it seals within five seconds at the appropriate in accordance with Swagelok Specification SC-10. Special
reseal pressure. cleaning and packaging in accordance with Specification
Check valves with adjustable cracking pressures, CA and CPA SC-11 is available as an option.
series, are tested at two pressure points. Every valve is tested
at a low pressure setting. The high pressure setting is tested
on ten percent of each order. All valves must seal within five
seconds at the appropriate reseal pressure.
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Dimensions

C Series A CA Series A
B B

C C

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm) Ordering Information

Basic
Ordering B C
Type Size Number Series A Flat Flat Basic ordering numbers specify stainless steel
material. To order brass, replace SS with B in
Fixed Cracking Pressure, C Series
the basic ordering number.
1/8 in. SS-2C- 2.19 (55.6) 7/16
4C Example: B-2C-
1/4 in. SS-4C- 2.35 (59.7) 5/8 9/16
Fractional 3/8 in. SS-6C- 3.17 (80.5) 11/16
Swagelok 8C
tube fitting 1/2 in. SS-8C- 3.42 (86.9) 7/8 7/8 C Series
3/4 in. SS-12C- 4.32 (110) 1 1/4 1 1/8 To order, add a cracking pressure designator
16C to the basic ordering number.
1 in. SS-16C- 4.74 (120) 1 3/8 1 1/2
6 mm SS-6C-MM 4C 2.36 (59.9) 5/8 (14)
Cracking Pressure
Metric
Swagelok 10 mm SS-10C-MM 3.32 (84.3) (19) psi (bar) Designator
tube fitting 8C 7/8
12 mm SS-12C-MM 3.42 (86.9) (22) 1/3 (0.02) 1/3
1/8 in. SS-2C4- 1.89 (48.0) 5/8 1 (0.06) 1
4C
1/4 in. SS-4C4- 2.15 (54.6) 3/4 10 (0.68) 10
3/8 in. SS-6C4- 2.98 (75.7) 7/8
Female NPT 8C 25 (1.7) 25
1/2 in. SS-8C4- 3.58 (90.9) 1 1/16
Example: SS-2C-1/3
3/4 in. SS-12C4- 4.08 (104) 1 1/4
16C
1 in. SS-16C4- 4.84 (123) 1 5/8
—
1/8 in. SS-2C2- 1.71 (43.4)
4C 5/8
1/4 in. SS-4C2- 2.09 (53.1) CA Series
3/8 in. SS-6C2- 2.78 (70.6)
Male NPT 8C 7/8 To order, add a cracking pressure range
1/2 in. SS-8C2- 3.16 (80.3)
designator to the basic ordering number.
3/4 in. SS-12C2- 4.08 (104) 1 1/4
16C
1 in. SS-16C2- 4.52 (115) 1 5/8 Cracking Pressure Range
psi (bar) Designator
Male NPT to
Swagelok 1/4 in. SS-4C1- 2.22 (56.4) 9/16 3 to 50 (0.2 to 3.4) 3
tube fitting 4C 5/8
50 to 150 (3.4 to 10.3) 50
1/4 in. SS-4C-VCR- 2.21 (56.1)
150 to 350 (10.3 to 24.1) 150
Male VCR 1/2 in. SS-8C-VCR- 8C 3.56 (90.4) 15/16
— 350 to 600 (24.1 to 41.3) 350
fitting 3/4 in. SS-12C-VCR- 4.64 (118)
16C 1 5/8
1 in. SS-16C-VCR- 4.76 (121) Example: SS-4CA-3
Adjustable Cracking Pressure, CA Series
1/4 in. SS-4CA- 9/16
Swagelok
tube fitting 6 mm SS-6CA-MM-
3.23 (82.0)
(14)  Check valves are designed for directional
flow control only. Swagelok check
8 mm SS-8CA-MM- 3.32 (84.3) (16)
valves should never be used as a code
Male NPT to 4CA 5/8
Swagelok 1/4 in. SS-4CA1- 3.12 (79.2) 9/16 safety relief device.
tube fitting
Male VCR 1/4 in. SS-4CA-VCR- 3.09 (78.5) —
fitting

Dimensions, shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight, are for reference only and are
subject to change.
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Dimensions Ordering Information Cracking Pressure

To order, add a cracking pressure psi (bar) Designator
CH A
designator to the basic ordering 1/3 (0.02) 1/3
Series B number.
1 (0.06) 1
Example: SS-CHS2-1/3
5 (0.34) 5
 Check valves are designed 10 (0.68) 10
for directional flow control
only. Swagelok check valves 25 (1.7) 25
should never be used as
a code safety relief device.

End Connection Pressure Rating Dimensions, in. (mm)

at 100°F (37°C) Basic Ordering B
Type Size psig (bar) Number Series A Flat
1/8 in. SS-CHS2- 2.27 (57.7)
CH4 11/16
1/4 in. SS-CHS4- 2.43 (61.7)
6000 (413)
Fractional 3/8 in. SS-CHS6 2.75 (69.9)
Swagelok CH8 1
tube fitting 1/2 in. SS-CHS8- 2.96 (75.2)
3/4 in. 5000 (344) SS-CHS12- 3.52 (89.4)
CH16 1 5/8
1 in. 4700 (323) SS-CHS16- 3.88 (98.6)
6 mm SS-CHS6MM- CH4 2.43 (61.7) 11/16
8 mm SS-CHS8MM- 2.70 (68.6)
6000 (413)
Metric 10 mm SS-CHS10MM- CH8 2.80 (71.1) 1
Swagelok
tube fitting 12 mm SS-CHS12MM- 2.96 (75.2)
22 mm SS-CHS22MM- 3.48 (88.4)
5000 (344) CH16 1 5/8
25 mm SS-CHS25MM- 3.88 (98.6)
1/4 in. 6000 (413) SS-CHF4- CH4 2.13 (54.1) 11/16
3/8 in. 5000 (344) SS-CHF6- 2.55 (64.8) 1
CH8
Female NPT 1/2 in. 4600 (316) SS-CHF8- 3.03 (77.0) 1 1/16
3/4 in. 4300 (296) SS-CHF12- 3.23 (82.0)
CH16 1 5/8
1 in. 4100 (282) SS-CHF16- 3.83 (97.3)
1/8 in. SS-CHM2- 1.79 (45.5)
CH4 11/16
1/4 in. SS-CHM4- 2.17 (55.1)
6000 (413)
3/8 in. SS-CHM6- 2.36 (59.9)
Male NPT CH8 1
1/2 in. SS-CHM8- 2.73 (69.3)
3/4 in. SS-CHM12- 3.29 (83.6)
5000 (344) CH16 1 5/8
1 in. SS-CHM16- 3.67 (83.6)
1/4 in. 6000 (413) SS-CHF4RT- CH4 2.28 (57.9) 11/16
1/2 in. 4600 (316) SS-CHF8RT- CH8 3.29 (83.6) 1 1/16
Female ISO➀
3/4 in. 4300 (296) SS-CH16F12RT- 3.55 (90.2)
CH16 1 5/8
1 in. 4100 (282) SS-CH16F16RT- 3.83 (97.3)
1/4 in. SS-CHM4RT- CH4 2.17 (55.1) 11/16
6000 (413)
1/2 in. SS-CHM8RT- CH8 2.73 (69.3) 1
Male ISO➀
3/4 in. SS-CHM12RT- 3.35 (85.1)
5000 (344) CH16 1 5/8
1 in. SS-CHM16RT- 3.67 (93.2)
Female SAE/ MS 1/2 in. 4600 (316) SS-CHF8ST- 2.74 (69.6)
CH8 1
Male SAE/ MS 1/2 in. SS-CHM8ST- 2.48 (63.0)
1/4 in. 6000 (413) SS-CHVCO4- CH4 1.98 (50.3) 11/16
1/2 in. SS-CHVCO8- CH8 2.35 (59.7) 1
Male VCO fitting
3/4 in. SS-CHVCO12-
5000 (344) CH16 2.90 (73.7) 1 5/8
1 in. SS-CHVCO16-
1/4 in. 6000 (413) SS-CHVCR4- CH4 2.28 (57.9) 11/16
Male VCR fitting 1/2 in. 3500 (241) SS-CHVCR8- CH8 2.73 (69.3) 1
3/4 in. 3000 (206) SS-CHVCR12- CH16 3.78 (96.0) 1 5/8
Dimensions, shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight, are for reference only and are subject to change.
➀ See specifications ISO 7/1, BS21, DIN-2999, JIS B0203.
13 Check Valves

Dimensions
CP and CPA Series

A
D

End Connections Basic Dimensions, in. (mm) Ordering Information

Ordering D
Type Size Number Series A Flat Basic ordering numbers specify stainless
steel material. To order brass, replace SS
Fixed Cracking Pressure, CP Series
with B in the basic ordering number.
1/4 in. SS-4CP4- 4CP 2.41 (61.2) 3/4
Female NPT Example: B-4CP4-
1/2 in. SS-8CP4- 8CP 3.71 (94.2) 1 1/16
1/4 in. SS-4CP2- 4CP 1.62 (41.1) 9/16
Male NPT CP Series
1/2 in. SS-8CP2- 8CP 2.28 (57.9) 7/8
To order, add a cracking pressure
Female NPT designator to the basic ordering number.
1/4 in. SS-4CP6- 2.29 (58.2) 3/4
to male NPT 4CP
Male NPT 1/4 in. SS-4CP5- 1.75 (44.4) 3/4 Cracking Pressure
to female NPT psi (bar) Designator
1/2 in. SS-8CP5- 8CP 2.83 (71.9) 1 1/16
1/3 (0.02) 1/3
Female ISO ➀ 1/4 in. SS-4CP4-RT- 2.54 (64.5) 3/4
4CP 1 (0.06) 1
Male ISO ➀ 1/4 in. SS-4CP2-RT- 1.62 (41.1) 9/16
10 (0.68) 10
Adjustable Cracking Pressure, CPA Series
25 (1.7) 25
Female NPT 1/4 in. SS-4CPA4- 2.98 (75.7) 3/4
4CPA Example: SS-4CP4-1/3
1/4 in. SS-4CPA2- 1.62 (41.1) 9/16
Male NPT
1/2 in. SS-8CPA2- 8CPA 2.56 (65.0) 7/8
1/4 in. SS-4CPA2-RT- 4CPA 1.62 (41.1) 9/16
Male ISO ➀ CPA Series
1/2 in. SS-8CPA2-RT- 8CPA 2.56 (65.0) 7/8
To order, add a cracking pressure range
Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.
➀ See specifications ISO 7/1, BS21, DIN-2999, and JIS B0203. designator to the basic ordering number.

Cracking Pressure Range

psi (bar) Designator
3 to 50 (0.2 to 3.4) 3
50 to 150 (3.4 to 10.3) 50
150 to 350 (10.3 to 24.1) 150
350 to 600 (24.1 to 41.3) 350

Example: SS-4CPA4-3

 Check valves are designed for

directional flow control only. Swagelok
check valves should never be used
as a code safety relief device.
Options and Accessories
Seal Materials (All Series) Sour Gas Valves (CH Series)
Fluorocarbon FKM O-rings are standard in 316 stainless steel CH series valves with Swagelok tube fitting end connections are
valves; Buna N O-rings are standard in brass valves. Other available for sour gas service. Materials for wetted components
elastomer seals (poppet bonding material and O-ring) are are selected in accordance with NACE Specification MR0175
available. To order, insert the seal material designator into the for sulfide stress cracking-resistant materials.
valve ordering number.
Technical Data
Seal Temperature Rating Pressure Rating at 70°F (20°C)
Material Designator °F (°C) CH4 and CH8 series: 5000 psig (344 bar)
Buna N -BU –10 to 250 (–23 to 121) CH16 series: 4700 psig (323 bar)
Ethylene propylene -EP –50 to 300 (–45 to 148) Temperature Rating
–50 to 300°F (–45 to 148°C)
Fluorocarbon FKM -VI –10 to 375 (–23 to 190)
Nominal Cracking Pressures
Neoprene -NE –40 to 250 (–40 to 121) 1/3, 1, and 5 psi (0.02, 0.06, and 0.34 bar)
PTFE➀ -TR –50 to 350 (–45 to 176) End Connections
➀ PTFE requires high back pressure to seal leak-tight. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 in. Swagelok tube fittings
Materials of Construction
Example: B-2C-VI-1/3
Body, poppet—alloy R-405/B164
Silicone, Buna C, Kalrez ® and Aflas ® O-rings are available. Seals—ethylene propylene
Contact your independent Swagelok sales and service Back-up ring—PTFE
representative for details. Spring—alloy X-750/AMS 5699
All other materials and lubricant same as standard
Special Alloys (All Series) product. See Materials of Construction, page 5.
Springs of alloy 400 or alloy C-276 are available in some sizes. Ordering Information
Valve bodies of alloy R-405, carbon steel, aluminum, or other To order, replace SS with M and insert -SG into the
alloys are available in some sizes. ordering number.
Contact your independent Swagelok sales and service Example: M-CHS2-SG-1/3
representative for more information.
Deflector Cap (CP and CPA Series)
Special Cleaning and Packaging (All Series) A polyethylene deflector cap is available for
To order special cleaning and packaging in accordance CP and CPA series valves with male NPT end
with Swagelok Specification SC-11, if it is not standard, add connections. The deflector cap deflects flow
-SC11 to the ordering number. from direct contact with personnel and prevents
Example: SS-2C-1/3-SC11 atmospheric contaminants from entering the
valve. The deflector cap screws easily onto the
male NPT outlet end of the valve. Maximum
PTFE-Coated Springs
rating is 300 psig at 100°F (20.6 bar at 37°C).
(C, CA, CP, and CPA Series) To order, insert -DG for a green cap or -DR for
Springs with PTFE coating are available in some sizes. a red cap into the ordering number.
Contact your independent Swagelok sales and service Example: SS-4CPA2-DR-3
representative for information.
Maintenance Kits
Spring kits and seal kits are available for retrofit or maintenance.
See Swagelok Check Valve Maintenance Kits.

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. VCR, VCO, Swagelok—TM Swagelok Company
Aflas—TM Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Kalrez—TM DuPont
© 2002 Swagelok Company
Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., MI
other manufacturers. March 2002, R0
MS-01-176