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MINI-DRAG®
LOW FLOW SAMPLING
AND CONTROL VALVES

FIGURE 1
Hand-Operated Mini-DRAG®
Low Flow Valve and Typical Disk
The Mini-DRAG® low flow sampling and control valve is ideal for
laboratory applications or wherever critical sampling and analysis of
high pressure liquids and gases under carefully controlled conditions
is required. This lightweight, compact valve design is capable of
handling up to 6000 psi pressure drop at low flow rate. It is available
either as a hand-operated sampling valve or as a pneumatically-
operated process control valve.
The valve incorporates a standardized version of CCI’s proven
DRAG® disk stack trim, which controls flowing velocities by forcing
the process fluid to follow a tortuous path of right angle turns. The
resistance to flow provided by these turns reduces fluid velocities
significantly. Therefore, a vena contracta is never formed in the trim,
and noise and cavitation are stopped before they can start. The
associated problems of vibration and erosion of trim and body parts,
hydrate formation and poor process control are minimized as well.
FEATURES
High Pressure Drop: Capable of handling up to 6000 psi pressure
drop at low flow rates.
Tight Shutoff: Metal-sheathed, soft seat construction combines high
seat integrity with bubble-tight shutoff (see Figure 2).
Excellent Throttling Performance: Patented DRAG® disk stack
technology provides quiet operation, reliable service and excellent
wear resistance.
Easy Maintenance: Top entry design allows for quick inspection or
service without removing the valve from the pipeline. Separable disk
stack provides for easy cleaning.
Application Flexibility: High temperature option, metal seat,
reduced Cv and special characterization are available to suit your
application.
SPECIFICATIONS
Valve and Manual Actuator
Configuration Angle style body with soft seat, disk
stack guiding, unbalanced plug and
standard manual handwheel with clock-
wise-to-close action (See Figures 1 and 3A)
End Connection Sizes 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch
End Connection Style Female NPT or socketweld (pipe and tube)
Maximum Operating 6000 psig at 100°F (See Figure 5 for
Pressure operating pressures at elevated tempera-
tures)
Maximum Pressure Drop Equal to full operating pressure (up to 6000
psi at 100°F)
Construction Materials Body is 316 stainless steel ( See Table 1 for
additional parts)*
Operating -65°F to 450°F* (-54°C to 230°C*)
Temperature Range
Seat Leakage Bubble-tight shutoff (exceeds Class VI per
ANSI B16.104)
Flow Direction Over the plug
Port Diameter 0.156 inches (3.96 mm)
Maximum Stroke 0.3 inches (7.6mm)
Flow Characterization Linear*
Flow Coefficient, Cv 0.008 minimum to 0.16 maximum
 TFE SEAT
METAL SLEEVE

Metal Sheath Protects TFE Insert Spindle Contacts TFE Insert for
When Valve is Open Tight Shutoff When Valve is
FIGURE 2
Closed
Metal-Sheathed Seat Ring Construction

Pneumatic Actuator Option TABLE 1

Standard Body and Manual Actuator Materials
The model AM25 is a reverse acting (fail closed) piston type actuator (See Figure 3)
with integral, single-acting positioner. It utilizes an air spring
approach on top of the piston to provide the fail closed action. An Item Description Material
integral pressure regulator is used to set the desired pressure above the
piston within a range of 50 to 65 psig This ensures bubble-tight 1 Body 316 SS
shutoff at pressure drops up to 6000 psi.
2 Stop Spacer 316 SS

3 Seat Housing 316 SS

4 Seat Holder 316 SS

5 Seat Ring 316 SS/TFE

Rangeability 20:1 6 Disk Stack 316 SS

Packing and Seal See Figure 3 and Table 1
Spindle, Bonnet and
Configurations 7a, 8, 9 Vitonc
Stop Spacer O-Rings
Weight (Hand- 6 lb (3 kg)
Operated Valve) 10 Spindle 410 SS (heat treated)a or 316 SS b
Dimensions See Table 3 and Figure 6 A, B, C
11a Thrust Washer Nylon
Pneumatic Actuator
12 Bonnet 316 SS
Actuator Model Model AM25 with top-mounted,
integral pneumatic positioner and 13b Bushing Guide 316 SS
regulator
Configuration Pneumatic piston type with reverse
14b Packing TFE
action for fail closed operation
(See Figures 4 and 6)
15b Packing Follower 316 SS
Input Signal 3 to 15 psig (0.2 to 1.0 kg/cm2)
Supply Pressure Maximum: 100 psig
16a Handle 416 SS
Minimum: 50 psig
(set integral regulator to 50-65 psig)
Ambient Temperature 0°F to 176°F (-20°C to 80°C)
Construction Materials See Figure 4 and Table 2
Weight (Pneumatically- 21 lb (10 kg)
operated valve)
Dimensions See Figure 6 C & D and Table 3
* For high temperature construction and a Supplied with hand-operated valve
special characterization contact the b Supplied with pneumatically-operated valve
c Viton is a trademark of the DuPont Corporation
 TABLE 2
Pneumatic Actuator Materials
(See Figure 4)

Item Description Material

1 Cylinder Aluminum

2 Spring Cadmium Plated Steel

3 Spring Adjusting Screw Stainless Steel

4 Spring Buttons Aluminum

5 Piston Aluminum

6 Piston Seal O-Ring Neoprene

7 Piston Rod Locknut Cadmium Plated Steel

8 Piston Rod O-Ring Neoprene

9 Piston Rod Stainless Steel

10 Piston O-Ring Neoprene

11 Piston Rod O-Ring Neoprene

12 Yoke and Top Plate Aluminum

13 Top Plate O-Ring Neoprene

14 Cylinder Retaining Spring Clip Spring Steel

15 Piston Rod Wiper Ring Neoprene FIGURE 4

Model AM25 Pneumatic Actuator Assembly
16 Stem Travel Plate Aluminum (See Table 2 for Part Names and Materials)

Ordering Information
When considering the Mini-DRAG® low flow valve for your
particular application, simply provide your nearest sales
representative with the following information.

1. Valve end connection size

a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch

2. Valve end connection style

a. Female NPT
b. Socket weld for pipe
c. Socket weld for tube FIGURE 5
Maximum Valve Body Operating
3. Type of actuator Pressure/Temperature Limits
a. Handwheel
b. Pneumatic actuator
A. Hand Operated B. For Pneumatic Operation

C. Seat Detail

FIGURE 3
Mini-DRAG® Valve Body Assemblies (See Table 1 for Part Names and Materials)
 B. Panel Mounting Dimensions C. Socketweld
for Hand Operated Valve Detail
TABLE 3
Socketweld Dimensions - inch (mm) (See Socketweld Detail)
End Connection (inch) X Y0
1/4 s.w. .312 (8) .555 (14.1)
For Pipe 3/8 s.w. .375 (10) .690 (17.5)
1/2 s.w. .375 (10) .855 (21.7)
1/4 s.w. .250 (6) .261 (6.6)
For Tube 3/8 s.w. .312 (8) .390 (9.9)
1/2 s.w. 0.312 (8) .516 (13.1)

A. Hand Operated Valve

D. Pneumatically-Operated Valve (Actuator May Be Rotated Through 360° for Mounting Convenience)
FIGURE 6
External Dimensions in Inches (mm)

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