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VB16 series Barstock Needle Valves
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VB16 series Barstock Needle Valves
- Up to 6000psig (413 bar)
- Up to 232? (450?)
- SS316 and Alloys
- Vee Tip standard
- Compact design
- DK-LOK OD1/4 - 1/2 inch
- Electra OD1/4 - 1/2 inch

Inline Pattern Angle Pattern
Features
Two-piece chevron-style PTFE stem packing design with compensating disc springs
reduces packing friction wear
reduces valve operating torque
reduces load to seal
Packing is supported by lower and upper Glands as well as compensating disc springs reduce need for packing adjustment
Material of Construction
| No | Component | Material |
| 1 | Body | S316L |
| 2 | Stem | S316L |
| 3 | Lower Gland | S316L |
| 4 | Lower Packing | PTFE |
| 5 | Upper Packing | PTFE |
| 6 | Upper Gland | S316L |
| 7 | Packing Springs | 17-7PH |
| 8 | Gland Nut | S316L |
| 9 | Bar Handle | S316 |
| 10 | Locking Pin | S316 |
| 11 | SetScrew | S316 |
Temperature and Pressure Ratings
Ratings are based on valves with PFA chevron packing.
| Valve Series | Stem | Temperature Rating °C (°F) |
Pressure Rating At 38 °C (100°F) |
| V16A V16B |
Vee | -53 to 232 (-65 to 450) |
413 bar (6000 psi) |
| PCTFE Soft Seat |
-53 to 93 (-65 to 200) |
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Flow Data
Cv are measured at the valve. Therefore restrictions in end connections may reduce flow.
Factory Test
Every valve is tested with nitrogen @68 bar (1000 psig) for leakage at the seat to a maximum allowance leak rate of 0.1 cc/min. The stem packing is tested for no detectable leakage.






