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Catalog 4204

Innovative Products
and System Solutions

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 High quality instrumentation components for your applications

...anything is possible from a ...more is possible ...more options ...UltraSeal™ and ...Parker’s Union ...designed to make
company defined by engineers driven to using our ultra high-purity are possible with VacuSeal™ fittings Bonnet Valves are innovation possible,
create the highest-quality instrumentation complete systems - the perfect marriage of the most make leak-free connections designed to make monoflange manifolds
components for your applications. fluoropolymer components, valves, fittings, comprehensive in ultra-high purity handling high-pressure combine piping and
tube and piping, and high precision range of differential pressure applications possible. and high temperature possible. instrument valves into a
...our patented MB stainless steel valves and regulators. transmitter manifolds available. single unit.
series ball valves are ...the Smallest ...high-pressure applications
specifically created for ...with our revolutionary IR4000 ...excellence is possible with the Valve on Planet are possible with the new MPI™ ...integrating both switching
compact installation series regulator anything is possible. world’s premium single-ferrule Earth™, at only 8mm fitting, designed to and filtering into one unique,
spaces to make more The internally threadless instrumentation CPI™ tube fitting. wide, makes pneumatic handle operating compact assembly,
applications possible. With a one- pressure regulator features a Easy to make up, offering excellent solutions possible for pressures of the R-max™ Stream
piece seat/packing design, the MB high-pressure diaphragm performance in severe industrial, medical and 6,000 - 15,000 psi Switching System
performs in a wide range of design ideal for industrial and applications in every analytical applications. (414-1034 bar). makes anything
temperatures and at pressures as high analytical applications. industry, every time. possible.
as 3000 psi (207 bar).
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 Instrumentation Connectors
ANYTHING POSSIBLE
...Through Precision Machined
Instrumentation Connectors. A global
leader in the design, manufacture and distribution
of the highest-quality tube fittings. Markets served
include analytical, chemical, offshore oil, gas
transmission, power generation, pulp and paper,
refineries and semiconductor applications.
CPI™ Tube Fittings
CPI™ single ferrule premium tube fittings meet the
stringent demands of process control, power and
instrumentation systems. CPI™ fittings are heat code
traceable 316 Stainless Steel and Monel® 400. Other
standard materials include: steel, brass, aluminum,
nickel-copper, Alloy 600®, Hastelloy® C-276, and
Carpenter® 20.
For more information refer to Catalog 4230.
A-LOK® Tube Fittings
A-LOK® double ferrule standard tube fittings are used
in instrumentation applications where high-quality,
leak-free tube fittings are required.
For more information refer to Catalog 4233.
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Welded/ABW
Parker Weld-Lok and Automatic Buttweld stainless
steel fittings are heat code traceable. ABW fittings
are designed for fast, efficient, system installation
using automatic, orbital TIG welding.
For more information refer to Catalog 4280.
Life Science
MPI™ Fittings*
Designed to handle operating pressures in the range of
6,000 – 15,000 psi (414-1034 bar) on cold drawn 1/8”
hard (unannealed) 316 tubing or thick-walled
(annealed) instrumentation grade tubing, MPI™ Fittings
have been engineered and manufactured to provide
secure, tight and leak-resistant connections. Industries
include offshore oil and gas exploration platforms,
chemical testing labs, industrial R&D labs and heavy
duty industrial tubing systems. For more information
refer to Catalog 4234.
*Patent Pending
Instrumentation Tube
Fabricating Equipment
Instrumentation Pipe and
ISO Conversion Fittings
Parker offers a line of instrumentation tube fabricating
equipment, manual or power-driven, to facilitate system
assembly, insure make-up reliability, and reduce long-
term maintenance costs. Included are tube benders,
cutters, deburring and ferrule pre-setting tools,
precision gap inspection gauges, and hydraulically-
A versatile line of fittings allowing connections driven rotary wrenches.
between components and systems using all thread For more information refer to Catalog 4290.
configurations.
For more information refer to Catalog 4260.
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 Instrumentation Valves
ANYTHING POSSIBLE
...from Parker’s Instrumentation Valve
Division, designing and manufacturing the
highest-quality valves for worldwide
applications. Parker valves are used in a wide
range of markets including the analytical,
chemical, offshore oil, gas transmission, power
generation, pulp and paper, refineries and
semiconductor applications.
Ball and Plug Valves
Parker manual, pneumatically and electrically
actuated ball valves control fluids in process and
instrumentation applications.
For more information refer to Catalogs 4121-B,
4121-MB, 4121-HB and 4125-SB.
Compact quarter-turn valves are manufactured from
stainless steel or brass bar stock and offered in a
variety of port connections.
For more information refer to Catalog 4126 -PR.
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Needle and Metering Valves
Needle valves are available in forged or bar stock
bodies with port sizes up to 1”.
For more information refer to Catalog 4110.
Metering valves for laboratory, calibration, and
analytical applications.
For more information refer to Catalog 4170-HR
and 4170-N.
Chemical Life Science
Parker R-max™ and K-max™ Stream
Switching System
Check Valves and Filters
Integrating both switching and filtering into one
unique compact assembly, Parker’s R-max™ and
Parker check valves provide unidirectional control of K-max™ Stream Switching System control both
liquids and gases offered in a variety of inch/metric gases and liquids. Featuring advanced surface
port connections. mount technology, components can be removed
For more information refer to Catalog Series 4130 -F, or replaced without interrupting process
4130-FT and 4130 -C. connections. The R-max™ is available in stainless
steel for higher temperatures and pressures, and
the K-max™ in flouropolymers for harsh media
such as chlorine.
For more information refer to Catalog 4140 -R.
Adjustable Relief Valves
Parker offers proportional relief valves with externally
adjustable pressure settings.
For more information refer to Catalog 4131-RH
and 4133-BP.
Sample Cylinders and Accessories
For more information on stainless steel and aluminum
sample cylinders and accessories, refer to Catalog
4160 -SC.
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 Ultra High Purity and Industrial Products
ANYTHING POSSIBLE
...Through The Comprehensive Capabilities of
Parker divisions manufacturing ultra high purity products for
every temperature range, pressure and flow specification.
Precision valves and regulators from Veriflo, 100 percent
virgin fluoropolymer tubing from Atlantic Tubing, corrosion-
resistant PTFE and PFA flow control components from
Partek, and high purity fittings from the Instrumentation
Connector Division.
Diaphragm and Bellows Valves
Diaphragm and Bellows valves provide a contaminant
free, positive shut-off for high purity gas/fluid systems
and analytical and process lines. Pressure ranges
from vacuum to 3500 psi.
For more information refer to Catalogs 4505, 4506,
and 4507.
Bulk Gas Systems Valves
and Regulators.
Parker manufactures a broad line of regulators, valves and
integrated components for bulk gas and facility distribution
applications ranging in size from 1/2"– 6".
For more information refer to Catalog 4507.
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Instrumentation and
High Purity Regulators
The Veriflo Product line provides
high precision regulating devices
for industrial, analytical and
semiconductor applications.
For analytical and industrial
applications, the internally
threadless IR4000 regulator is
an ideal product to meet your
stringent requirements. High purity
regulators are available that meet
applications ranging from the gas
pad to the tool. These products
offer minimal particle generation
and surface finishes from 5 RA.
For more information refer to
Catalogs 4508, 4509, 4510, 4511
and 4512.
Life Science
Cylinder Connections
PTFE and PFA Products
Parker, a member of the Compressed Gas
Association, is committed to the manufacture
and supply of EWAL® Ultra High Integrity CGA,
DIN, JIS and British Standard Cylinder
Connections including nipples, nuts, gaskets,
adapters, caps and plugs.
For more information refer to Catalog 4514.
Chemically inert PTFE and PFA resins
are used to produce ultra-pure fittings,
valves, tubing, and other flow control
VacuSeal™, UltraSeal™ and products for fluid systems requiring
MiniButtweld™ Fittings corrosion protection, or where
Ultra High Purity Fittings, Face safeguarding media purity is critical.
For more information on PFA Fittings
Seals and Welded Assemblies refer to Catalog 4181; PFA/PTFE Valves
refer to Catalog 4182; PFA/PTFE
Products refer to Catalog 4183.
PFA/PTFE Tubing
Parker offers a dynamic line of heat code
traceable fittings for ultra-pure systems and
welded assemblies available in various
materials, surface finishes and
cleaning/packaging specifications.
For more information on VacuSeal™ and
UltraSeal™ Face Seal components refer to Extruded PFA, PTFE, ETFE, FEP, MFA
Catalog 4245 - UltraSeal and 4245 - VacuSeal. tube lengths and coils are available
For more information on MiniButtweld™ Fittings for single line sample transport or
refer to Catalog 4280 - MiniButtweld. inclusion in heat traced bundles.
For more information refer to
Catalog 4150.
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 Instrumentation Manifolds

ANYTHING POSSIBLE ANYTHING POSSIBLE

...from Parker’s Instrumentation Products Division. ...eliminating the variables is possible
‘H’ Series 3 and 5 Valve Manifolds
Design innovation, product quality and reliability are fundamental to with Parker's PTFree Connect system available
Parker’s world class range of manifolds. Designed to perform in the for all manifolds. PTFree Connect is a unique
world’s most demanding applications, the range offers an array of taper thread-free connection system designed
styles and configurations for every type of installation. to avoid contamination, simplify installation and
For the complete range refer to Catalog Binder ‘Manifold/Bin’. improve safety. For more information refer to
any Parker manifold catalog.

Hand Valves

The most comprehensive range of differential

pressure transmitter manifolds available. Designed to
exceed the operational requirements of a wide range
of applications and industries, these manifolds offer
the instrument engineer extensive options, including
mounting, materials, and configurations.
For more information refer to Catalog 4190-FM.

A comprehensive range of Instrument hand valves, available in a Flanged and Double Block
range of materials for the most demanding applications. Options
include integral A-LOK® and CPI™ compression fittings further and Bleed Manifolds
reducing leak paths and avoiding the use of thread sealants.
For more information refer to Catalog 4190-HV.

‘H’ Series Two Valve

Pressure Manifolds

In response to the demand for a reduction in leakage

paths, size and weight, Parker has developed an
innovative range of double block and bleed and flanged
manifolds that combine piping and instrument valves into
a single unit. Available in a range of configurations and
materials to suit every type of instrument installation.
For more information refer to Catalog 4190-FP.

Designed to reduce installation costs and improve safety

performance, Parker’s two valve manifolds consolidate an
instrument isolate valve together with bleed/vent and test facilities
into a single body. The range also includes high pressure 10,000
psig (689 barg) manifolds.
For more information refer to Catalog 4190-PM.

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 Pneutronics Valves
ANYTHING POSSIBLE
...by Parker’s Pneutronics Division. Providing the
semiconductor processing, medical and analytical
instrumentation industries with high performance
pneumatic/electronic control valves.
PC and Panel Mount Valves
Pneutronic Round Body and Square Body
Single Solenoid Valves convert digital
signals to digital/pneumatic output. The
subminiature design of square body valves
allows direct PC board soldered mounting.
Specialty Valves
Parker Pneutronics Specialty Valves are
designed for unique application
requirements, including specific valve
materials, sizes, configurations and
operating characteristics.
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Analytical
Voltage Sensitive
Orifice Valves
VSO® Series miniature solenoid
operated proportional valves control
gas flow in proportion to input
current. Valves are operated with
DC current or pulse width
modulation. Closed loop feedback
delivers optimum performance.
Manifold Mounted
Valves
SRS Series 10mm Manifold-
Mounted miniature digital solenoid
valves. Available in standard and
custom manifolds assemblies
w/ pc boards.
Euro Rack Assemblies
Euro-style rack assemblies offer quick
change serviceability in a clean, compact
modular package.
X-Valve®
The smallest Valve on Planet Earth™, this
two-position, three-way digital valve is
only 8 mm wide. The X-Valve's ultra-
reliable package reduces system size while
providing pneumatic solutions for an array of
industrial, medical and analytical applications.
Chemical Life Science
Two and Three Way Valves
Two and Three-way Miniature Digital
Solenoid Valves designed for both
liquids and gases.
Electronic Vacuum Control
Module
Closed loop VSO-EP™ proportional
valve controlled compact module. The
VSO™ valve allows for silent operation,
repeatability and long-life. High
accuracy control with calibrated set
points – for pressure and vacuum
applications.
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Systems Capabilities
ANYTHING POSSIBLE
...even more is possible with Parker Instrumentation’s
unparalleled systems capabilities. Using the highest quality
components, Parker engineers can customize a system specific
to your application needs.
Analyzer Pressure Regulation
and Vent Recovery System
ChangeOver System
This system automatically and continuously
adjusts for variations in gas supply pressures
and flows. This system has been engineered
to meet the requirements of continuous
analyzers designed to operate at constant
pressure in order to provide accurate
analyses of gases. The combination of
pressure and flow regulation provides the Veriflo Division’s ChangeOver System
required stability even with greatly varying is a compact, turnkey module
inlet and outlet pressures. For more designed for continuous gas and
information, refer to Bulletin 4141-VR. fluid management. This unique
device directs the flow from two
separate sources to the user’s
application. For more information,
refer to Catalog 4511.
X-System™
Using the digital X-Valve™, the X-System™ provides a
lightweight, durable and innovative modular assembly
that results in shorter lead times. Featuring numerous
design configurations, it weighs up to 50 percent less
than other manifolds.
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 Accessories
ANYTHING POSSIBLE
...through precision-engineered solutions, Parker
makes it possible with its comprehensive line of associated
products for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial
and aerospace markets.
Fast Loop Filters
Parker fast loop filters are constructed of 316
stainless steel with Pyrex® bowl. This flow through
design continuously flushes the filter cartridge
carrying the contaminants back out to the process
stream. Two designs are available for high flow,
high volume applications or heavily contaminated
applications. For more information refer to
Bulletin IP-A.
Combination
Coalescer Filter
Membrane Separator
Ideal for protecting gas
chromatographs, mass
spectrometers, oxygen analyzers
and moisture analyzers,
membrane separators remove
entrained water, submicron sulfuric
acid aerosol and ultra fine
particulate. Membrane filters are
available in standard and high
flow. For more information refer to
Bulletin IP-A.
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Analytical
Membrane Separator
This filter is designed to remove entrained
liquid and particulate in gas samples for a
wide variety of applications, and thereby
prevents contamination or damage to the
analyzers and sample system components.
The Coalescer Membrane Combination Filter
is compact, reduces risk of leaks and requires
less maintenance and downtime. For more
information refer to Bulletin IP-A.
Chemical Life Science
Multitube® Products Brass Push-to-Connect
Fittings
Prestolok® brass and Prestolok II composite
push-to-connect fittings are designed for
use with nylon, polyethylene, polyurethane
and soft metal tubing. Ideal for pneumatic
Parker Multitube Instrument and Heat Trace
applications, they are equipped with
Tubing products are available in a variety of
configurations, from single to multiple lines, for
stainless steel grab rings eliminating the
need for tube supports. For more
containment, transmission and control of
information refer to Catalog 3531.
pneumatic signals, gases and liquids. Tubing
materials include copper, stainless steel, metal
alloys and PTFE/PFA. Jacketing materials include: Low Pressure
PVC, polyethylene, polyurethane and corrosion- Industrial Valves
resistant armored cable. Non-hygroscopic glass Available in range of sizes and
fiber insulation is also available. configurations, these lever-operated ball
For more information refer to Catalog 4200-M-1. valves are standard in brass. They handle
gas and liquids at pressures to 600 psi
(41.3 bar). For more information and Fluid
Stainless Steel Hose and
Compatibility Chart refer to Catalog 3539.
Vacuum Tubing
Stainless steel flexible hose and vacuum
tubing custom made to fit your specific
application.
For more information refer to
Catalog 4690-M-H2.
Instrumentation Quick Couplings
Parker Quick Coupling Division offers a full range of precision action
couplings for use in the process, power, analytical and instrumentation
fields. Quick Couplings are used to quickly and easily connect and
disconnect rigid or flexible tubing to hose or pipe- without the use of
tools. They are available in straight-through (no valving), single shut-off
(valving in the coupler half only), and double shut-off (valving in both
the coupler and nipple) poppet or non-spill designs. A variety of port
options, materials (Stainless Steel, Brass and Thermoplastics), and
seals make Quick Couplings ideal for use in a wide range of media in
vacuum or high pressure applications.
For more information please refer to Catalog 4220.
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