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I n d u s trial Excess Flow Valves

Stop uncontrolled release of system media
if downstream line ruptures

XS Series
■ Pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar)

■ Temperatures up to 400°F (204°C)

■ 1/8 to 1/2 in. and 6 to 12 mm end connections

■ Stainless steel construction

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Features Slotted poppet

■ improves performance and reliability
■ provides high-flow capacity
■ eliminates nuisance tripping.

Open Position

Flow

Choice of tube, pipe,

or face seal end connections
■ eases installation
Spring-loaded actuation
■ increases system versatility
■ eases operation
■ lowers overall cost.
■ allows valve to work in any
orientation, enhancing system safety.
Tripped Position

Bleed vent All metal seat

■ eliminates complex ■ improves durability
bypass mechanisms ■ requires no
■ allows spring to reset maintenance.
poppet automatically.

Operation Pressure-Temperature Ratings

The spring-loaded poppet remains in the open position Ratings based on fluorocarbon FKM O-rings. See Optional
during normal system operation. Should an excess flow O-ring Materials, page 4. Ratings limited to:
condition occur downstream, the poppet rapidly moves to ■ 5000 psig (344 bar) for XS series valves with 3/8 in. female
the tripped position, stopping uncontrolled release of system NPT end connections.
media. When the system pressure equalizes through the
■ 4600 psig (316 bar) for XS series valves with 1/2 in. female
bleed vent, the spring automatically resets the poppet to the
NPT end connections.
open position. The flow through the bleed vent is less than
1 % of the flow rate in the trip range.
ASME Class 2500
Material Group 2.2
Material Name 316 SS
Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar)
–10 (–23) to 100 (37) 6000 (413)
200 (93) 5160 (355)
250 (121) 4910 (338)
300 (148) 4660 (321)
400 (204) 4280 (294)
For more information about valves with tube fitting end connections, see
Swagelok® Tubing Data, MS-01-107. Pressure ratings of valves with VCR ® or
VCO ® fitting end connections are based on the ratings of the mating fitting;
see the Swagelok VCR Metal Gasket Face Seal Fittings catalog, MS-01-24, or
the Swagelok VCO O-ring Face Seal Fittings catalog, MS-01-28.
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Materials of Construction
1 2 6 7
5
3 4

Material Grade/ Testing

Component ASTM Specification Every XS series valve is factory tested for proper operation.
1 Inlet body 316 SS/A479
2 Identification ring Polyetherimide Cleaning and Packaging
3 Poppet 316 SS/A479 Swagelok XS series valves with VCR or VCO end connections
4 Spring 302 SS/A313 are processed in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning
5 O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM and Packaging (SC-11), MS-06-63, to ensure compliance with
6 Backup ring PTFE➀/D1710 product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTM G93 Level C.
7 Outlet body 316 SS/A479 Swagelok XS series valves with other end connections are
Lubricant Silicone-based
processed in accordance with Swagelok standard cleaning and
packaging specification (SC-10), MS-06-62; special cleaning
Wetted components listed in italics.
and packaging are available as an option.
➀ PEEK also available; see Ordering Information, page 4.

Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)

Springs with lower trip ranges are available. See the Swagelok XS Series Excess Flow Valve technical report, MS-06-11.
XS4 Series Air XS6 Series Air
Air Flow, std L/min Air Flow, std L/min

Open
Inlet Pressure, psig

Inlet Pressure, psig

Inlet Pressure, bar

Inlet Pressure, bar

Open
Trip
Range
Trip
Range

Tripped
Tripped

Air Flow, std ft3/min Air Flow, std ft3/min

XS8 Series Air XS4, XS6, XS8 Series Water

Air Flow, std L/min
Trip Range
Series Cv U.S. gal/min (L/min)
XS4 0.5 3.9 to 5.8 (14.7 to 21.9)
Open XS6 8.2 to 10.0 (31.0 to 37.8)
1.1
Inlet Pressure, psig

XS8 11.2 to 14.9 (42.3 to 56.3)

Inlet Pressure, bar

Trip
Range

Tripped

Air Flow, std ft3/min

Ordering Information and Dimensions
Dimensions are for reference only and
End Connections Ordering Dimensions, in. (mm)
are subject to change.
Inlet/Outlet Size Series Number A B1 B2
Select an ordering number.
Fractional 1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSS4 2.43 (61.7) 11/16
B1 B2
hex flat hex flat Swagelok 3/8 in. XS6 SS-XSS6 2.75 (69.9)
tube fitting 1
1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSS8 2.97 (75.4)
6 mm XS4 SS-XSS6MM 2.43 (61.7) 11/16
Metric 8 mm XS6 SS-XSS8MM 2.70 (68.6)
Swagelok
tube fitting 10 mm XS6 SS-XSS10MM 2.80 (71.1) 1
12 mm XS8 SS-XSS12MM 2.96 (75.2)
1/8 in. XS4 SS-XSF2 1.87 (47.5)
11/16
1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSF4 2.12 (53.8)
A Female NPT
3/8 in. XS6 SS-XSF6 2.55 (64.8) 1
1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSF8 3.03 (77.0) 1 1/16
Optional O-ring Materials 1/8 in. XS4 SS-XSM2 1.79 (45.5)
Fluorocarbon FKM O-rings are standard. 11/16
1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSM4 2.17 (55.1)
For an optional O-ring material, add a Male NPT
3/8 in. XS6 SS-XSM6 2.36 (59.9)
designator to the ordering number. 1
1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSM8 2.73 (69.3)

Male NPT/ 1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSM4S4 2.30 (58.4) 11/16

Temperature
O-ring Rating Swagelok tube 3/8 in. XS6 SS-XSM6S6 2.56 (65.0)
Material Designator °F (°C) fitting 1
1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSM8S8 2.85 (72.4)
–40 to 250 1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSM4F4 2.13 (54.1) 11/16
Buna N -BU
(–40 to 121)
Male/female NPT 3/8 in. XS6 SS-XSM6F6 2.46 (62.5) 1
Ethylene –50 to 300
-EP 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSM8F8 2.89 (73.4) 1 1 1/16
propylene (–45 to 148)
–10 to 400 1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSM4RT 2.17 (55.1) 11/16
Kalrez® -KZ Male ISO➀
(–23 to 204) 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSM8RT 2.74 (69.6) 1
–40 to 250 Female ISO➀ 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSF8RT 3.29 (83.6) 1 1/16
Neoprene -NE
(–40 to 121)
Male SAE/MS 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSM8ST 2.48 (63.0)
1
Example: SS-XSS4-BU Female SAE/MS 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSF8ST 2.74 (69.6)
1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSVCR4 2.28 (57.9) 11/16
Male VCR fitting
PEEK Backup Ring 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSVCR8 2.73 (69.3) 1
For a PEEK backup ring, add -PK to 1/4 in. XS4 SS-XSVCO4 1.98 (50.3) 11/16
Male VCO fitting
the ordering number. 1/2 in. XS8 SS-XSVCO8 2.36 (59.9) 1
Example: SS-XSS4-PK Dimensions shown with Swagelok nuts finger-tight.
➀ See specifications: ISO 7/1, BS EN 10226-1, DIN-2999, JIS B0203.

Special Cleaning and Packaging Oxygen Service Hazards

Swagelok XS series valves with VCR or VCO end connections For more information about hazards and risks of oxygen-
are processed in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning enriched systems, see the Swagelok Oxygen System Safety
and Packaging (SC-11), MS-06-63, to ensure compliance with technical report, MS-06-13.
product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTM G93 Level C.
To order special cleaning and packaging for XS series valves
with other end connections, add -SC11 to the valve ordering
number.
Example: SS-XSS4-SC11

Safe Product Selection Warranty Information

When selecting a product, the total system design must Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Lifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, your authorized Swagelok representative.
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
responsibilities of the system designer and user.
Swagelok, VCR, VCO—TM Swagelok Company
Kalrez—TM DuPont
© 2002, 2003, 2005 Swagelok Company
Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., MI
other manufacturers. July 2005, R6
MS-01-110