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Acetylene

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Argon/Carbon Dioxide
Blend

Citric Acid (25%
Concentration)

Citric Acid (100%
Concentration)

Glass/Aluminum Oxide
Grit

Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

	Thread Type Thread Type

NPT

UNF

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

1/4

	Connection Type Connection Type


Pipe	Hose

	Thread Direction Thread Direction

Right Hand

Left Hand

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Material Material

Brass

	Component Component

Check Valve

Flashback Arrester

	Connection Style Connection Style

	Threaded

	Inlet Gender Inlet Gender

Female

Male

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Outlet Pressure Adjustment Method Outlet Pressure Adjustment Method

Knob

T-Handle

	Maximum Inlet Pressure Maximum Inlet Pressure

350psi

500psi

3,000 psi

	Stage Stage

Single

Two

	Inlet CGA Number Inlet CGA Number

CGA 510

CGA 300

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Thread Size Thread Size

3/8"-24

9/16"-18

	Outlet Pressure Outlet Pressure

0-15 psi

2-15 psi

	Body Material Body Material

Brass

Brass/Steel

	Maximum Pressure for Acetylene Maximum Pressure for Acetylene

15 psi

50 psi

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Maximum Outlet Pressure Gauge Maximum Outlet Pressure Gauge

30 psi

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About Gas Regulators

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

Attach these valves to acetylene, hydrogen, methane, propane, or propylene tanks to reduce a high inlet pressure to a lower, stable outlet pressure. They 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 come with 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.

Single-Stage Valves

Male Outlet × Female Inlet Single-Stage Valve With Knob

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

Male Outlet × Male Inlet Single-Stage Valve With Knob

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

Inlet				Outlet					Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Thread Size	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Range, psi	Pressure Adjustment Method	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
For Use With Acetylene
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet
CGA 300	Side	Right Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	Knob	Brass/Steel	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	0000000
CGA 300	Side	Right Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Rubber	000000	000000
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 510	Side	Left Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	Knob	Brass/Steel	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	000000
CGA 510	Side	Left Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Rubber	000000	000000
CGA 510	Side	Left Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000

Two-Stage Valves

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

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

Inlet				Outlet					Material
CGA Number	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Thread Size	Location	Thread Direction	Pressure Range, psi	Pressure Adjustment Method	Body	Seal	Diaphragm		Each
For Use With Acetylene
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Female Inlet
CGA 300	Side	Right Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000000
CGA 300	Side	Right Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass/Steel	PTFE	Rubber	000000	000000
UNF Male Outlet × NGO Male Inlet
CGA 510	Side	Left Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass	PTFE	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000
CGA 510	Side	Left Hand	0 to 400	9/16"-18	Side	Left Hand	0 to 15	T-Handle	Brass/Steel	PTFE	Rubber	0000000	000000

Pressure-Regulating Valves for Fuel Gases

With Knob

For Use With: See Table
Temperature Range: See Table

Install these valves directly in gas distribution pipelines for acetylene, hydrogen, or propane. They automatically reduce a high inlet pressure to a lower, stable outlet pressure. Valves have two outlets to fit various pipe configurations and come with a plug to close the unused outlet. The gauge monitors outlet pressure. All valves are single stage and reduce pressure in one step, which causes the outlet pressure to fluctuate.

	Inlet			Outlet
For Use With	Pipe Size	Location	Max. Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Location	Pressure Adjustment Method	Pressure Gauge Range, psi	Temperature Range, ° F	End-to-End Lg.	Port-to-Port Lg.		Each
NPT Female
Brass Body—Neoprene/Nylon Diaphragm and Neoprene Seal
Acetylene	1/4	Side	350	1/4	Bottom, Side	Knob	0 to 30	-20° to 120°	2.60"	1.32"	0000000	0000000

Welding Gas Check Valves for Regulators

Stop the reverse flow of gas in your regulator. Check valves do not stop flashbacks.

Max. Pressure, psi			Male Hose Connection			Male Pipe Connection
Acetylene	Hydrogen	Propane	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Material		Each
50	50	50	Right Hand	9/16"-18	UNF	Left Hand	1/4	NPT	Brass	000000	000000

Welding Gas Check Valves for Torches

Stop the reverse flow of gas in your torch. Check valves do not stop flashbacks.

Max. Pressure, psi			Male Hose Connection			Female Hose Connection
Acetylene	Hydrogen	Propane	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Material		Each
50	50	50	Left Hand	3/8"-24	UNF	Left Hand	3/8"-24	UNF	Brass	000000	000000
50	50	50	Left Hand	9/16"-18	UNF	Left Hand	9/16"-18	UNF	Brass	000000	0000

Welding Gas Flashback Arresters for Torches

These arresters attach directly to torches that cut steel up to 8" thick. They extinguish flames and have a check valve to stop reverse gas flow. They are reusable; resetting is not required after flashback.

Arresters with right-hand threads are for use with oxygen; arresters with left-hand threads are for use with acetylene, hydrogen, and propane.

With Left-Hand Threads

Max. Pressure, psi			Male Hose Connection		Female Hose Connection
Acetylene	Hydrogen	Propane	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Size	Thread Type	Material	Specifications Met		Each
15	50	50	9/16"-18	UNF	9/16"-18	UNF	Brass	European Safety Specification EN730, ISO 5175 Class 1	00000000	000000

With Right-Hand and Left-Hand Threads

Max. Pressure, psi				Male Hose Connection		Female Hose Connection
Oxygen	Acetylene	Hydrogen	Propane	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Size	Thread Type	Material	Specifications Met		Pair
143	15	50	50	9/16"-18	UNF	9/16"-18	UNF	Brass	European Safety Specification EN730, ISO 5175 Class 1	00000000	000000

Welding Gas Flashback Arresters for Regulators

Attach these arresters to the outlet connection of a regulator on a torch that cuts steel up to 11" thick. Arresters extinguish flames and have a check valve to stop reverse gas flow. They are reusable; resetting is not required after flashback.