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    B Type VCO L -Ring Face Seal Fittings

    For Applicati ons in Bi ote chnology and Pharmaceutics


    The B Type VCO tting uses an L-ring seal that eliminates
    concavity at the bore. This feature reduces the potential for
    media entrapment. The L-ring seal should be used only with
    the B Type VCO body.
    Applications include steam cleaning lines, sampling, research
    and development, and process feed lines.

    Features
    Reduced internal entrapment

    L-ring seal
    Nut

    Lubricant-free L-ring seal

    Body

    Specially cleaned and packaged bodies and glands


    20 in. (0.51 m) maximum R a electropolished internal

    Gland

    surface finish

    Tube butt weld end connections


    Controlled L-ring extrusionno overtightening

    Materials
    Body, gland: 316L stainless steel
    Nut: 316 stainless steel
    L-ring seal
    EPDM
    Virgin PTFE21 CFR 177.1550-compliant
    Silicone
    Fluorocarbon FKM

    Pressure Ratings at 100F (37C)


    Tube
    OD

    Wrench-Tight
    Assembly
    Working Pressure
    psig (bar)

    1/4 in.

    2500

    (172)

    1/2 in.

    2000

    (137)

    1500

    (103)

    2000

    (137)

    3/4 in.
    1 in.
    12 mm

    One-eighth turn past finger-tight.

    Temperature Ratings
    Ratings are based on material manufacturers
    recommendations.
    Ethylene propylene: 300F (148C)
    PTFE and silicone: 450F (232C)
    Fluorocarbon FKM: 400F (204C)

    Assembly Instructions
    Place L-ring seal in body
    seal groove with stepped
    side down.

    Assemble nut and gland


    to body. Tighten wrenchtight (one-eighth turn
    past nger-tight).

    Ordering Information and Dimensions


    Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.

    Female Nut
    H

    Tx

    Ordering
    Number
    SS-4-BVCO-4

    F
    Hex Flat
    11/16

    SS-8-BVCO-4
    SS-12-BVCO-4
    SS-16-BVCO-4

    1
    1 1/2
    1 3/4

    Dimensions, in. (mm)


    H
    0.75 (19.1)

    Tx
    0.39 (9.9)

    0.84 (21.3)

    0.61 (15.5)
    0.94 (23.9)
    1.25 (31.8)

    0.90 (22.9)

    Tube Butt Weld Gland

    T
    Tube OD

    Dimensions, in. (mm)

    Ordering
    Number

    Wall
    Thickness

    Fractional
    1/4

    E
    B

    1/2
    3/4
    1
    Metric
    12 mm

    316L-4-BVCO-3
    316L-4-BVCO-3-4TB7
    316L-8-BVCO-3
    316L-8-BVCO-3-065

    0.25 (6.4)

    0.67 (17.0)

    0.18 (4.6)

    0.75 (19.1)

    0.035

    0.40 (10.2)
    0.37 (9.4)

    1.17 (29.7)

    0.049

    316L-12-BVCO-3
    316L-16-BVCO-3

    0.62 (15.7)
    0.87 (22.1)

    1.24 (31.5)
    1.45 (36.8)

    0.065

    0.96 (24.4)

    316L-12M-BVCO-3

    0.75 (19.1)

    0.39 (10.0)

    1.17 (29.7)

    1 mm

    NOTE: -12M-BVCO gland and body use -8-BVCO L-ring seal and female nut.

    L-Ring Seal

    Basic
    Ordering
    Number
    -4-BVCO-2
    -8-BVCO-2
    -12-BVCO-2
    -16-BVCO-2

    Tx

    Tube Butt Weld Body


    H

    T
    Tube OD

    Dimensions, in. (mm)


    E
    0.18 (4.6)
    0.40 (10.2)
    0.62 (15.7)
    0.87 (22.1)

    Ordering
    Number

    H
    0.07 (1.8)

    Tx
    0.38 (9.6)
    0.64 (16.2)
    0.92 (23.4)
    1.30 (33.0)

    0.10 (2.5)
    0.14 (3.6)

    Add EP for ethylene propylene,


    VT for fluorocarbon FKM, T for
    PTFE, or SI for silicone to the
    basic ordering number.
    Example: EP-4-BVCO-2

    Dimensions, in. (mm)


    B

    F
    Wall
    Hex Flat Thickness

    Fractional
    T

    E
    B

    1/4
    1/2
    3/4
    1
    Metric
    12 mm

    316L-4-BVCO-1
    0.25 (6.4)
    316L-4-BVCO-1-4TB7
    316L-8-BVCO-1
    0.75 (19.1)
    316L-8-BVCO-1-065
    316L-12-BVCO-1
    316L-16-BVCO-1
    0.96 (24.4)
    316L-12M-BVCO-1

    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.
    Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of
    other manufacturers.

    0.18 (4.6)

    1.03 (26.2)
    1.53 (38.9)

    0.40 (10.2)

    5/8
    15/16

    0.035
    0.049

    1.65 (41.9)
    0.37 (9.4)
    0.62 (15.7) 1.75 (44.4)
    0.87 (22.1) 1.99 (50.5)

    1 5/16
    1 5/8

    0.065

    0.75 (19.1) 0.39 (10.0) 1.65 (41.9)

    15/16

    1 mm

    Warranty Information
    Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited
    Lifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact
    your authorized Swagelok representative.

    Swagelok, VCOTM Swagelok Company


    2001, 2004, 2005 Swagelok Company
    Printed in U.S.A., GLI
    May 2005, R6
    MS-02-40

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