Chemiquip Porous Metal Pressure Snubbers
- Eliminate pressure instrument failure due to hydraulic or pneumatic shock
- Smooth out pressure impulses and fluctuations
- Remove harmful solids from actuating fluid
- Assure steady average pressure readings
- Porosity Table
Recommended Porosities for Chemiquip Snubbers
| Type of Service | Porosity Designation | Approx. Micron rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highly Viscous Fluids (over 500 S.S.U.) | C | 75 |
| Oil (225 S.S.U. to 500 S.S.U.) | D | 40-45 |
| Water and Light Oils (30 to 225 S.S.U.) | E | 10 |
| Vapor and Low Viscosity Fluids (under 30 S.S.U.) | F | 7 |
| Air or other Gases | G | 2-5 |
| Pulsating Gas | HX | 1 |
| Extreme Gas Pulsation | HXX | 0.5 |
Maximum Pressure Ratings (psi) for Chemiquip Snubbers
| Size (Ports) | 1-1/8" NPTF | 1-1/4" NPTF | 1-1/2" NPTF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | 3,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Stainless Steel | 5,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Monel | - | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Aluminum | 3,000 | - | - |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 5,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
Chemiquip Pressure Snubbers
For special requirements and applications, please contact the factory at:
Chemiquip pressure snubbers are designed for use with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Each pressure snubber is
individually tested for flow rate before shipping.
Chemiquip Products Co.
109 Bradford Ave.
Linden NJ 07036
Phone: 201-868-4445
Fax: 201-868-4447
sales@chemiquipproducts.com
