Chemiquip 1/8" NPT Male x 1/8" NPT Female
Chemiquip porous element pressure snubbers, are used for protecting measurement instruments from sudden pressure increases or fluctuations. This enables sensing instruments to provide consistent readings, while extending product service life. An ideal solution for satisfying applications with challenging requirements. Max pressure rating up to 20,000 psi.
Material: Housing available in Brass, SS 303, SS 316, and Monel.
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 |
