Oliver Standard Needle Valves (Hand Valves)
- Types: F Type (in-line, Female x Female), M Type (in-line, Male x Female), BI Type (twin ferrule compression), A Type (angle pattern).
- Body Materials: 316 stainless steel and carbon steel.
- End Connection Sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" on F and M Types. BI Type in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and metric 6 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm.
- Pressure Rating: 6,000 PSI (414 bar) standard. 10,000 PSI (690 bar) with the /HP option.
- Temperature Range: Up to 240°C (464°F) with PTFE packing. Up to 540°C (1,004°F) with Graphite packing on Firesafe variants.
- Stem Turns: Approximately 6 turns from fully open to fully closed, clockwise to close.
- Packing: PTFE (red dust cap), Graphite (black dust cap), or degreased for oxygen service (white dust cap).
- Tip Options: Standard, Metering, Soft (PEEK up to 6,000 PSI), or Hard (Stellite 6). Field-interchangeable.
- Other Features: Anti-blowout spindle, non-rotating self-centering tip, 316 SS locking pin, colour-coded identity ring (blue isolate, red vent, green equalise).
