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Sample Cylinders

F e a t u re s
■ Sizes from 10 to 3785 cm3 (1 gallon)

■ Pressures to 5000 psig (344 bar)

■ 304L and 316L stainless steel and alloy 400

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DOT CYLINDERS Double-Ended Cylinders

Features
■ Sizes from 40 to 3785 cm3 (1 gallon).
■ Body made of seamless tubing to provide consistent wall
■ Pressures to 5000 psig (344 bar).
thickness, size, and capacity.
■ 304L and 316L stainless steel
■ Smooth internal neck transition allows easy cleaning and
material resists intergranular corrosion.
eliminates trapped fluids.
■ Cold-formed female NPT threads provide greater strength.
Testing
■ Heavy wall end connections provide strength and Each cylinder is hydrostatically tested to 5/3 the working pressure.
resist flaring. DOT-3E 1800 cylinders are hydrostatically proof tested at 3000
■ Full penetration gas tungsten arc-weld construction psig (206 bar).
provides leak-tight sample containment.
DOT-3A 1800 and 5000 cylinders are marked with a serial
■ Swagelok sample cylinders conform to the “Shipping Container number. Volumetric expansion of each cylinder during hydrostatic
Specifications” from the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, testing must be within the limits set by DOT Specification 3A.
Title 49 or Bureau of Explosives, Tariff No. BOE 6000. DOT-3A 1800 cylinders are hydrostatically proof tested at
3000 psig (206 bar) minimum.
DOT-3A 5000 cylinders are hydrostatically proof tested at
8333 psig (574 bar) minimum.
DOT-E7458 1800 cylinders are hydrostatically proof tested at
Single-Ended Cylinders 3000 psig (206 bar). All testing of DOT-E7458 cylinders is wit-
nessed by a DOT approved independent inspection agency.
■ 150, 300, and 500 cm3 sizes meet
a variety of sampling needs.
■ 304L stainless steel construction
resists intergranular corrosion.
Testing
It is the responsibility of the party filling the cylinder
DOT-4B cylinders are hydrostatically to have it retested by an approved facility, at the re-
proof tested at 1000 psig (69 bar) quired intervals, in accordance with DOT regulations.
minimum.

Pressure-Temperature Ratings

Material 316L SS 316L SS, 304L SS Alloy 400 316 SS 304L SS

3E 1800: 316L, all sizes,
DOT and 304L, 40 to 500 cm3
Specification 3A 5000 3A 1800: 304L, 1000 to 3785 cm3 E7458 N/A 4B 500
Temperature, °F (°C) Working pressure, psig (bar)
–65 to 100 (–65 to 37) 5000 (344) 1800 (124) 1800 (124) 1000 (68)
200 (93) 3960 (273) 1360 (93) 1580 (108) 840 (57)
300 (148) 3570 (246) 1230 (84) 1490 (102) 760 (52)
400 (204) 3290 (226) 1130 (77) 1430 (98) 700 (48)
500 (260) 3060 (210) 1050 (72) 650 (44)
500 (34)
600 (315) 2920 (201) 1000 (68) 620 (42)
1420 (97)
650 (343) 2870 (197) 980 (67) 610 (42)
700 (371) 2810 (193) 970 (66) 590 (40)
750 (398) 2750 (189) 950 (65) 1410 (97) 580 (39)
800 (426) 2700 (186) 930 (64) 570 (39)
—
850 (454) 2640 (182) — 560 (38) —

Ratings limited to 300°F (148°C) max with PTFE internal coating.

Ratings may be limited by individual country government regulations.
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Ordering Information / Dimensions

Single-Ended T
Double-Ended T

A A

B P B P – both ends

Dimensions, in. (mm)

Pressure Internal P T
Material/DOT Rating Volume Female NPT Ordering A Minimum Wall Weight
Specification psig (bar) (cm3) ± 5 % Size, in. Number OD B Thickness lb (kg)
Single-Ended
150 304L-05SF4-150 4.88 (597) 1.1 (0.50)

304L SS/4B 500 300 1/4 304L-05SF4-300 2.00 (50.8) 8.62 (219) 0.093 (2.4) 1.8 (0.82)
(34.4)
500 304L-05SF4-500 13.6 (345) 2.7 (4.1)

Double-Ended
40 1/8 304L-HDF2-40 1.25 (31.8) 3.88 (98.6) 0.070 (1.8) 0.31 (0.14)
50 304L-HDF4-50 3.75 (95.2) 0.38 (0.17)
1.50 (38.1)
75 304L-HDF4-75 4.94 (125) 0.62 (0.28)
304L SS/1800 1800 150 304L-HDF4-150 5.25 (133) 0.94 (0.43)
(124) 1/4 0.093 (2.4)
300 304L-HDF4-300 8.94 (227) 1.6 (0.73)
2.00 (50.8)
400 304L-HDF4-400 11.44 (291) 2.1 (0.96)

500 304L-HDF4-500 13.75 (349) 2.6 (1.2)

1/4 304L-HDF4-1000
1000 3.50 (88.9) 10.88 (276) 0.180 (4.6) 6.5 (2.9)
1/2 304L-HDF8-1000

304L SS/ 1800 1/4 304L-HDF4-2250

2250 17.19 (437) 14.0 (6.4)
3A 1800 (124) 1/2 304L-HDF8-2250
4.00 (102) 0.206 (5.2)
1/4 304L-HDF4-1GAL
3785 (1 gal) 26.69 (678) 21.0 (9.5)
1/2 304L-HDF8-1GAL
150 316L-HDF4-150 5.25 (133) 0.94 (0.43)
316L SS/ 1800 300 316L-HDF4-300 2.00 (50.8) 8.94 (227) 0.093 (2.4) 1.6 (0.73)
3E 1800 (124)
500 316L-HDF4-500 13.75 (349) 2.6 (1.2)

150 316L-50DF4-150 8.00 (203) 3.0 (1.4)

316L SS/ 5000 300 1/4 316L-50DF4-300 1.90 (48.2) 14.5 (368) 0.240 (6.1) 5.6 (2.5)
3A 5000 (344)
500 316L-50DF4-500 23.5 (597) 9.1 (4.1)

150 M-HDF4-150 5.25 (133) 00.94 (0.43)

alloy 400/ 1800 300 M-HDF4-300 2.00 (50.8) 8.94 (227) 0.093 (2.4) 01.8 (0.79)
E7458 (124)
500 M-HDF4-500 13.75 (349) 2.9 (1.3)

Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.

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Overpressure Protection Rupture Disc Tee

Compressed gas cylinders must be equipped with pressure These compact, assemblies are designed for use with var-
relief devices in accordance with United States DOT regu- ious Swagelok valves. Tees are made of 316 stainless
lations and CGA Pamphlet S-1.1. The CGA pamphlet lists steel. Each tee includes a rupture disc unit.
devices that can be used with specific gases. It also contains
information on other types of pressure relief devices.
Be sure to use the correct pressure relief device E
for the gas being used.
Proper filling of the cylinder according to DOT D
specifications, or other local regulations, is critical
in preventing over-pressurization. B C
A
Rupture Disc Units Ordering Information
Swagelok rupture disc units protect Connection /
sample cylinders from over- Size Dimensions, in. (mm)
Ordering
pressurization by venting the Inlet Outlet Number A B C D E
cylinder contents to atmosphere.
With 2850 psig (196 bar) rupture disc
The rupture disc is welded to a body 1/4 in. 1.88 1.06 0.81 0.50 0.94
which is threaded into a valve body or male SS-RTM4-F4-2 (47.7 ) (26.9) (20.6) (12.7) (23.9)
NPT 1/4 in.
a rupture disc tee, and is sealed by an female
1/2 in. NPT
elastomer O-ring. The rupture disc can be easily replaced male 2.19 1.22
SS-RTM8-F4-2 (55.6) (31.9 0.97 0.56 1.19
) (24.6) (14.2) (30.2)
without removing the valve or the tee from the cylinder. NPT
With 1900 psig (131 bar) rupture disc
Materials of Construction 1/4 in. 1.88 1.06 0.81 0.50 0.94
male SS-RTM4-F4-1 (47.7 ) (26.9) (20.6) (12.7) (23.9)
Components Material/ASTM Specifications NPT 1/4 in.
Body and inlet ring 316L/A479 or A213 female
1/2 in. NPT 2.19 1.22 0.97 0.56 1.19
O-ring Fluorocarbon FKM male SS-RTM8-F4-1 (55.6 ) (31.9) (24.6) (14.2) (30.2)
NPT
Rupture disc Alloy 600/B168
Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.

Ordering Information
Precautions
Nominal Burst Pressure 1. Do not use this device in a location where the release
at 70°F (20°C) Ordering Number of the cylinder contents might create a hazard. The rup-
2850 psig ± 150 psig ture disc vents to the atmosphere through six radial
SS-RDK-16-2850
196 bar ± 10 bar
holes in the body. Pressure is released suddenly with a
1900 psig ± 100 psig SS-RDK-16-1900 loud noise, and gases escape at high velocity.
131 bar ± 6.9 bar
2. Know the burst pressure. (This rating is marked on the
Nonrotating-Stem end face of the rupture disc unit, as required by CGA
Pamphlet S-1.1.)
Needle Valve with
3. Be sure the maximum burst pressure does not exceed
Rupture Disc Unit
the cylinder test pressure.
4. Be sure the minimum burst pressure is at least 40 %
Ordering Information higher than the cylinder filling pressure.
Connection / Size Valve Ordering Orifice 5. Inspect the rupture discs regularly. The strength of
Inlet Outlet Number Pattern in. (mm) rupture discs deteriorates with time due to temperature,
With 2850 psig (196 bar) rupture disc corrosion, and fatigue. Pulsating pressure, vacuum/
SS-16DKM4F4-2 straight pressure cycling, heat, and corrosive fluids and atmos-
1/4 in. male pheres can reduce the disc's burst pressure.
NPT 1/4 in.
female SS-16DKM4F4-A-2 0.218
angle (5.6) 6. Do not use these rupture discs to protect vessels with
1/2 in.male NPT
NPT SS-16DKM8F4-A-2 volumes greater than 3 gallons (11 355 cm3) for
compressed gases or 1 1/2 gallons (5 677 cm3) for
With 1900 psig (131 bar) rupture disc
liquefied gases.
1/4 in. male SS-16DKM4F4-1 straight
1/4 in. 7. Provide suitable means to isolate the sample cylinder
NPT SS-16DKM4F4-A-1 0.218
female from the system in case the rupture disc bursts while
angle (5.6)
1/2 in. male NPT taking a sample.
SS-16DKM8F4-A-1
NPT
8. In cylinders with liquefied gases, a small temperature
For more information, see Swagelok Nonrotating-Stem increase during transportation or storage will cause the
Needle Valves. Other Swagelok valves are available for liquid to expand and may cause the rupture disk to release
use with sample cylinders. Contact your independent its contents. See local regulations and other appropriate
Swagelok sales and service representative for details. guidelines for safe filling limits for your application.
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Options and Accessories Outage Tube Adapters

PTFE Coating
Internal cylinder surfaces can be coated with PTFE to pro-
vide a non-stick surface which aids in cleaning. To order,
add -T as a suffix to the cylinder ordering number.
Example: 304L-HDF4-300-T
Electropolishing
Electropolishing provides a clean internal surface with a
high degree of passivation. To order, add -EP as a suffix
to the cylinder ordering number.
Example: 304L-HDF4-300-EP
Additional Marking
Cylinders can be furnished roll stamped or laser etched to
meet specific identification requirements, such as company
name, address, serial number, or order number. We will
not mark cylinders with the intended contents.
Roll Stamping—To order, add -RS as a suffix to the cylinder
ordering number followed by the specific information.
Example: 304L-HDF4-300-RS Company Name
and Address.
DOT-3E, 4B, and E7458 cylinders are roll stamped on
the cylinder wall. DOT-3A cylinders are roll stamped on
the crown.
Laser Etching—To order, add -LE as a suffix to the cylin-
der ordering number followed by the specific information.
Example: 304L-HDF4-300-LE Company Name
and Address.
This information will be laser etched on the cylinder wall.
Note: Cylinders with the above options conform to DOT
specifications.
German Pressurized Container Regulations
Cylinders which meet the requirements of the
German Pressurized Container Regulations
(Druckbehalterverordnung) are available.
Swagelok has been granted Design Approval
(Bauartrzulassung) number 02 USA 1 for sizes from 40
through 1000 cm3. Each cylinder produced under this
approval bears a TÜV approval mark.
For information, contact your independent Swagelok sales
and service representative.
Outage tubes provide a vapor space
of the desired volume in cylinders
containing liquefied gases, so that
liquid in the cylinder can expand if the Outage
tube
temperature increases. Without enough adapter
vapor space, a small temperature
increase can cause the liquid to expand
and increase the pressure dramatically.
The user should see local regulations
and other appropriate guidelines for
safe filling limits for the application.
Outage tube adapters allow users to Outage
add a tube to any standard valve with- tube
out welding. They are available with welded
1/4 or 1/2 in. male NPT ends and are to male
standard with a 10.4 inch (26.4 cm) NPT end
long tube stub. Valves and rupture
disc tees can be ordered with outage
tubes welded to the male NPT end.
For more information on Outage
Tubes, see Swagelok Outage Tubes
and Adapters.
Caps and Plugs
Caps and plugs protect Swagelok tube fitting or NPT
end connections on valves during cylinder transport.
Contact your independent Swagelok sales and service
representative for details.
Customer-supplied tube fitting
ring shown plug
pipe cap
pipe
plug

End Caps Carrying Handle

End caps protect valves from damage. Each cap threads
onto a neck ring which has been peened to the cylinder
neck. End caps are made from plated carbon steel and
are available for use on 2250 and 3785 cm3 (1 gallon)
cylinders. Swagelok angle pattern valves can be used on
cylinders with end caps.
To order, add C as a suffix to the cylinder ordering number.
Example: 304L-HDF8-2250C
This accessory provides a convenient way to carry sam-
ple cylinders.The handle is made from 304 stainless steel
and is available for use on 400 cm3 and larger cylinders,
as well as 300 cm3 cylinders rated to 5000 psig (344 bar).
To order a carrying handle factory assembled, add H as
a suffix to the cylinder ordering number.
Example: 304L-HDF4-300H
To order a carrying handle as a separate component, use
one of the following ordering numbers:

carrying handle To order a 2250 or 3785 cm3

neck ring Cylinder
OD Ordering (1 gallon) sample cylinder with
in. (mm) Number carrying handle, neck rings,
1.9, 2 and end caps factory assem-
MS-5K-CY-2
(48.2, 50.8) bled, add CH as a suffix to
3.5, 4 the cylinder ordering number.
end cap MS-5K-CY-4
(88.9, 102) Example: 304L-HDF8-2250CH
Miniature Sample Cylinders Cleaning and Testing
Miniature sample cylinders with 3/8 in. Swagelok tube adapters ■ Specially cleaned
allow transport of low volumes of fluids. The tube adapter ends ■ Every miniature sample cylinder is proof tested at
can be connected to 3/8 in. Swagelok tube fittings, or welded 1667 psig (114 bar) with dry nitrogen gas
to 1/4 or 3/8 in. tubing.

Features
■ Single-ended or double-ended designs
■ Corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel construction
■ Pressure rating of 1000 psig (69 bar)
■ Sizes include 10, 25, and 50 cm3 capacities
■ Smooth internal port transition for easy cleaning
■ Volume is closely controlled
■ Full penetration butt weld construction

Ordering Information / Dimensions

Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and
are subject to change.

3/8 (9.5)
0.065 (1.7) nominal thickness OD for tube fitting or
butt weld connection

1
(25.4)

1/4 (6.4)
A ID for tube socket
weld connection

Internal Pressure Average

Volume Volume Ordering Rating A Weight
(cm3) Tolerance Number psig (bar) in. (mm) oz (g)

10 ± 10 % SS-4CS-TW-10 2.19 2.2

(55.6) (62)
Single- 25 SS-4CS-TW-25 3.69 3.2
ended (93.7) (90)
±5%
50 SS-4CS-TW-50 6.25 5.6
1000 (159) (157)
(69)
10 ± 10 % SS-4CD-TW-10 2.75 1.9
(69.8) (53)
Double- SS-4CD-TW-25 4.25 3.3
25
ended (108) (92)
±5%
50 SS-4CD-TW-50 6.81 5.1
(173) (143)

NOTE: Existing DOT specifications do not cover miniature cylinders of this size, construction, and
pressure rating.

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, Swagelok—TM Swagelok Company
© 2001 Swagelok Company
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the Printed in U.S.A., MI
responsibilities of the system designer and user. September 2001, R0
MS-01-177