M100 Power Supply

Table 5 Purge Rate and Pressure Tables

Wall Minimum ID Swagelok Weld Head
Tube Size Pressure①② Restrictor Size⑤
Thickness Purge Rate Purge Rates③④
13 to 16.8 torr
1/16 in. 0.015 in. 0.2 std ft3/hr 7 to 9 iwc 10 to 20 std ft3/hr n/a
n/a n/a 0.1 L/min 175 to 230 mmwc 5 to 10 std L/min
17.4 to 22.4 mb
9.3 to 16.8 torr
1/8 in. 0.028 in. 1 std ft3/hr 5 to 9 iwc 10 to 20 std ft3/hr 1/16 in.
3 mm 0.8 mm 0.5 L/min 130 to 230 mmwc 5 to 10 std L/min
12.4 to 22.4 mb
5.2 to 6.3 torr
1/4 in. 0.035 in. 6 std ft3/hr 2.8 to 3.4 iwc 10 to 20 std ft3/hr 1/8 in.
6 mm 1 mm 3 std L/min 71 to 86 mmwc 5 to 10 std L/min 3 mm
7.0 to 8.5 mb
2.8 to 4.7 torr
3/8 in. 0.035 in. 10 std ft3/hr 1.5 to 2.5 iwc 10 to 20 std ft3/hr 1/8 in.
10 mm 1 mm 5 L/min 38 to 64 mmwc 5 to 10 std L/min 3 mm
3.7 to 6.2 mb
1.9 to 2.8 torr
1/2 in. 0.049 in. 15 std ft3/hr 1.0 to 1.5 iwc 10 to 40 std ft3/hr 1/4 in.
12 mm 1 mm 7 std L/min 25 to 38 mmwc 5 to 12 std L/min 6 mm
2.5 to 3.7 mb
1 to 2 torr
3/4 in. 0.065 in. 20 std ft3/hr 0.5 to 1.1 iwc 15 to 40 std ft3/hr 1/4 in.
20 mm 1.5 mm 10 std L/min 13 to 28 mmwc 7 to 14 std L/min 6 mm
1.2 to 2.7 mb
1 to 1.3 torr
1 in. 0.065 in. 40 std ft3/hr 0.5 to 0.7 iwc 15 to 40 std ft3/hr 1/4 in.
25 mm 1.5 mm 20 std L/min 13 to 18 mmwc 7 to 14 std L/min 6 mm
1.2 to 2.5 mb
1 to 1.3 torr
1 1/2 in. 0.065 in. 90 std ft3/hr 0.5 to 0.7 iwc 15 to 50 std ft3/hr 1/4 in.
38 mm 1.5 mm 43 L/min 13 to 18 mmwc 7 to 12 std L/min 6 mm
1.2 to 1.7 mb
0.7 to 1.3 torr
2 in. 0.065 in. 170 std ft3/hr 0.4 to 0.7 iwc 15 to 50 std ft3/hr 3/8 in.
50 mm 1.5 mm 80 L/min 13 to 18 mmwc 7 to 12 std L/min 10 mm
1.0 to 1.7 mb
0.4 to 0.9 torr
3 in. 0.065 in. 400 std ft3/hr 0.2 to 0.5 iwc 30 to 50 std ft3/hr 1/2 in.
75 mm 1.5 mm 190 L/min 5 to 13 mmwc 12 mm
0.5 to 1.2 mb
0.4 to 0.7 torr
4 in. 0.083 in. 720 std ft3/hr 0.2 to 0.4 iwc 30 to 50 std ft3/hr 3/4 in.
100 mm 2 mm 340 L/min 5 to 13 mmwc 20 mm
0.5 to 1.0 mb
0.4 to 0.9 torr
3
6 in 0.083 in. 1670 std ft /hr 0.2 to 0.5 iwc 1 in.
150 mm 2 mm 790 L/min 5 to 13 mmwc 25 mm
0.5 to 1.2 mb
Note:
These weld tables are for use on butt welds only. If Weld Head Purge Rates exceed Swagelok
recommendations, be cautious of arc wander. For best results, use constant weld head purge between
welding cycles.
① ATW welds and Weld Ring welds typically will require approximately 15 % more purge pressure.
② Pressures must be adjusted for ID encroachment of 0 to +10 % of wall thickness at the bottom of the weld.
③ Indicated purge rates are for minimum color line.
④ ID purge rates shall be adjusted to the desired ID color line.
⑤ Restrictor sizes are approximate; purge rate and pressure are critical parameters.

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September 2005