Soft Tip Needle Valves
Compact size valve built for maximum durability and robust performance in the toughest applications
100% helium leak tested to 1 x 10-4 ml/s for guaranteed performance and reliability
Soft tip valves feature a patented Acetal non-rotating soft tip stem, and a back-up metal-to-metal seal (U.S. Patent 6,820,857)
Maximum pressure of 6,000 psi
Available in Zinc-nickel plated Steel, electropolished Stainless Steel, and Brass
FKM o-ring seal and PTFE back-up ring below the stem threads to protect from corrosion and galling; PTFE packing optional
All stems are 316 Sstainless Steel
All stem threads are rolled for strength and ease of operation
Patented body-to-bonnet, metal-to-metal seal is designed to significantly increase the pressure range of the valve (U.S. Patent 7,758,014)
