Helium Gauges | McMaster-Carr

These valves automatically reduce a high inlet pressure from compressed gas tanks to a lower, stable outlet pressure. All have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. Valves have a gauge to monitor outlet pressure and a gauge to monitor inlet pressure from the tank.

Choose a valve with a maximum outlet pressure that’s approximately twice your application’s normal operating pressure. Your operating pressure should never exceed 75% of the valve’s maximum outlet pressure.

Single-stage valves reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate slightly as you empty the tank. They’re best for applications where a constant outlet pressure isn’t critical.

Two-stage valves progressively reduce pressure over two steps for more consistent outlet pressure at all times. They’re often used in applications that require a constant outlet pressure regardless of the tank level.

Valves with a brass body have a longer service life than valves with a brass and steel body.

Valves with a stainless steel diaphragm can withstand harsh environments.

Valves with flared tube outlet fittings form a tight seal on metal tubing.

Single-Stage Valves

Flared Outlet × Male Inlet Single-Stage Valve With T-Handle

Female Outlet × Male Inlet Single-Stage Valve With T-Handle

Male Outlet × Male Inlet Single-Stage Valve With T-Handle

Male Outlet × Male Inlet Single-Stage Valve With Knob

Inlet				Outlet				Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Range, psi	Pressure Adjustment Method	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
For Use With Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen
37° Flared UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	10 to 200	__	Brass	Polyurethane	Neoprene/Nylon	00000000	0000000
45° Flared UN/UNF (SAE 45°) Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 250	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	00000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 500	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	00000000	000000
5/8"-18 UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 125	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	00000000	000000
9/16"-18 UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 50	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	00000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 125	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 145	Knob	Brass/Steel	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 200	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	000000

Two-Stage Valves

Female Outlet × Male Inlet Two-Stage Valve With T-Handle

Inlet				Outlet				Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Range, psi	Pressure Adjustment Method	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
For Use With Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen
1/4 NPT Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 250	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	00000000	0000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 250	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	00000000	000000
5/8"-18 UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 50	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	00000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 50	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 125	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Side	Right Hand	0 to 125	T-Handle	Brass/Steel	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	000000

Tank-Mount High-Pressure-Regulating Valves for Air and Inert Gas

For Use With: See Table
Temperature Range: -20° to 120° F

Often used for pressure-vessel testing and other high-pressure applications, these valves can handle at least seven times the outlet pressure of standard tank-mount pressure-regulating valves. They automatically reduce a high inlet pressure from compressed gas tanks to a lower, stable outlet pressure. All have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. Outlet fittings are Swagelok® for a leak-free seal around hard metal tubing in high-pressure lines. Also known as instrumentation fittings, Swagelok® fittings are compatible with Parker A-Lok, Gyrolok, Bilok, and Tylok fittings. Valves have a gauge to monitor outlet pressure and a gauge to monitor inlet pressure from the tank. They are single stage and reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate slightly as you empty the tank.

For Use With Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen

Female Outlet × Female Inlet Elbow With T-Handle

Female Outlet × Male Inlet Elbow With T-Handle

Inlet					Outlet				Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Stage	For Tube OD	Location	Pressure Range, psi	Shape	Body	Seal		Each
NGO Female Inlet × Swagelok® Female Outlet
CGA 677	Side	Left Hand	0 to 7,500	Single	1/4"	Bottom	300 to 4,500	90° Elbow	Brass	PCTFE	0000000	000000000
NGO Male Inlet × Swagelok® Female Outlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	1/4"	Bottom	200 to 3,000	90° Elbow	Brass	PCTFE	0000000	000000

Easy-Read Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating
Valves with Flowmeter for Inert Gas

Male Inlet × Female Outlet With One Flowmeter

Male Inlet × Female Outlet With Two Flowmeters

Flowmeters let you see the gas flow rate from a distance. These valves automatically reduce a high inlet pressure from compressed gas tanks to a lower, stable outlet pressure. All have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. They have a gauge for monitoring inlet pressure from the tank.

Valves with one flowmeter are for one piece of equipment on a tank. The flowmeter has a single scale.

Valve with two flowmeters lets you simultaneously run two pieces of equipment from one tank. Both flowmeters have a dual scale.

Adapters (sold separately) change 5/8"-18 outlets to 9/16"-18 male connections, and vice versa.

For Use With Argon, Argon/Carbon Dioxide Blend, and Helium

Inlet					Outlet					Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Stage	Thread Size	Location	Thread Direction	Flow Range, scfh	Number of Flowmeters	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 3,000	Two	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 40 (Argon), 0 to 40 (Argon/Carbon Dioxide Blend), 0 to 150 (Helium)	1	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	000000000	0000000

Optional Adapter

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For Use With Argon, Argon/Carbon Dioxide Blend, Carbon Dioxide, and Helium

Inlet					Outlet					Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Stage	Thread Size	Location	Thread Direction	Flow Range, scfh	Number of Flowmeters	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 60 (Argon), 0 to 60 (Argon/Carbon Dioxide Blend), 0 to 50 (Carbon Dioxide), 0 to 160 (Helium)	1	Brass	Buna-N	Brass	000000000	0000000

Optional Adapter

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Each

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For Use With Argon and Helium

Inlet					Outlet					Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Stage	Thread Size	Location	Thread Direction	Flow Range, scfh	Number of Flowmeters	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 3,000	Two	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 18 (Argon), 0 to 50 (Helium)	1	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	000000000	0000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 3,000	Two	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 65 (Argon), 0 to 200 (Helium)	1	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	000000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 45 (Argon), 0 to 140 (Helium)	1	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	00000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 45 (Argon), 0 to 140 (Helium)	2	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	0000000	000000

Optional Adapter

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For Use With Helium and Hydrogen

Inlet					Outlet					Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Stage	Thread Size	Location	Thread Direction	Flow Range, scfh	Number of Flowmeters	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
UNF Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	5/8"-18	Side	Right Hand	0 to 100 (Helium), 0 to 140 (Hydrogen)	1	Brass	PTFE	Neoprene	000000000	0000000

Optional Adapter

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High-Purity Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves for Inert Gas

For Use With: See Table
Temperature Range: -20° to 120° F

Reduce contaminants in research sample systems, emission monitoring systems, chromatography, and other high-purity applications that use argon, helium, nitrogen, or carbon dioxide. These valves have a 316 stainless steel and brass body with a smooth finish to reduce dust collection and internal components designed to protect the seal and diaphragm from contamination. They automatically reduce a high inlet pressure from compressed gas tanks to a lower, stable outlet pressure. All have Compressed Gas Association (CGA) numbered inlet fittings for secure connections to compressed gas tanks. Choose a valve with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components. Outlet fittings are Swagelok® for a leak-free seal around hard metal tubing in high-pressure lines. Also known as instrumentation fittings, Swagelok® fittings are compatible with Parker A-Lok, Gyrolok, Bilok, and Tylok fittings. Valves have a gauge to monitor outlet pressure and a gauge to monitor inlet pressure from the tank.

Chrome-plated valves add a layer of corrosion resistance.

For Use With Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen

Swagelok® Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet (Brass)

Swagelok® Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet (Chrome-Plated Brass)

Inlet					Outlet
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Stage	For Tube OD	Location	Pressure Range, psi	Pressure Adjustment Method		Each
Swagelok® Female Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
Brass Body—316 Stainless Steel Diaphragm and PTFE Seal
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	1/4"	Side	0 to 15	Knob	0000000	0000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	1/4"	Side	0 to 125	Knob	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Single	1/4"	Side	0 to 500	Knob	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Two	1/4"	Side	0 to 15	Knob	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Two	1/4"	Side	0 to 50	Knob	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Two	1/4"	Side	0 to 125	Knob	0000000	000000
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Two	1/4"	Side	0 to 250	Knob	0000000	000000
Chrome-Plated Brass Body—316 Stainless Steel Diaphragm and PTFE Seal
CGA 580	Side	Right Hand	0 to 4,000	Two	1/4"	Side	0 to 50	Knob	0000000	000000

About Gas Regulators

Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves for Air and Inert Gas

Tank-Mount High-Pressure-Regulating Valves for Air and Inert Gas

Easy-Read Tank-Mount Pressure-RegulatingValves with Flowmeter for Inert Gas

High-Purity Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating Valves for Inert Gas

Easy-Read Tank-Mount Pressure-Regulating
Valves with Flowmeter for Inert Gas