Can the SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series, be used with hydraulic oil at 345 bar and which seal (NBR/EPR/Viton) is recommended?

Yes. The SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series can be used with hydraulic oil at pressures up to 345 bar (actual allowable pressure depends on the coupling size; safety factor 2:1 applies). For seal choice: - NBR (nitrile): suitable for most hydraulic oils, temperature -35Â°C to +120Â°C . recommended as the standard choice for hydraulic oil systems within this temperature range. - EPR (EPDM): temperature -56Â°C to +120Â°C . generally not recommended for mineral hydraulic oils (better for water/steam, some chemicals). - Viton (FKM): temperature -26Â°C to +204Â°C . recommended when higher temperature resistance or compatibility with synthetic fluids, fuels or aggressive oils is required. Recommendation: use NBR for standard mineral hydraulic oil service within -35Â°C to +120Â°C. Use Viton if operating temperatures exceed +120Â°C, if synthetic/aggressive hydraulic fluids are present, or if greater chemical resistance is required.

Is the SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series suitable for steam and which seal is best?

The SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series is suitable for steam service - the product description lists steam among applicable fluids and AISI 316 construction supports steam compatibility. For seals, choose Viton (operating range â26Â°C to +204Â°C) as the best option for steam at elevated temperatures; if steam temperature stays below +120Â°C, EPR (â56Â°C to +120Â°C) is an acceptable alternative. NBR is not recommended for typical steam applications due to lower heat resistance.

Can the SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series be used with gases and which seal is advised?

Yes. the SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series can be used with gases. For gas service you should select a sealing material compatible with the specific gas and its temperature range. Recommended seals from the product description: - NBR (nitrile): -35Â°C to +120Â°C. suitable for many hydrocarbons but limited for some gases, especially at low temperatures or with aggressive/oxidizing gases. - EPR (EPDM): -56Â°C to +120Â°C. good for steam, water and some gases, but not for many hydrocarbons. - Viton (FKM): -26Â°C to +204Â°C. best choice for broad chemical resistance and higher temperatures; generally recommended for aggressive gases and higher-temperature gas applications. Choose the seal based on the gas type, operating temperature and pressure. If in doubt for a specific gas (e.g., oxygen, ammonia, hydrogen, fluorinated gases), consult the manufacturer or perform compatibility verification before use.

SNAP-TITE quick-connect socket with GW BSP with valve, AISI 316 steel, H series

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Material	SS – stainless steel

The SNAP-TITE quick coupling socket with internal BSP thread, manufactured in the USA, features a unique valve design that allows for laminar flows. Depending on the application, the appropriate material for the coupling and sealing must be selected. Standard: MIL-C-51234. Application: power hydraulics (hydraulic oil), industrial (water, steam, fuels and oils, gases, chemicals). Working pressure: up to 345 bar (depending on the size of the quick coupling), safety factor 2:1. Material: AISI 316 steel. Sealing: NBR (operating temperature: from -35°C to +120°C), EPR (operating temperature: from -56°C to +120°C), viton (operating temperature: from -26°C to +204°C). Flow has been provided for a pressure drop of 3 bar.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
SN-SVHC12-12RP	Socket H 3/4", G 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	138	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC12-12RPE	Socket H 3/4", G 3/4" BSP, AISI 316, EPR	-	138	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC12-12RPV	Socket H 3/4", G 3/4" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	138	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC16-16RP	H socket 1", GW 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	138	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC16-16RPV	H socket 1", GW 1" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	138	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC16-16RPVSL	H socket 1", GW 1" BSP, AISI 316, Viton, pin	-	138	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC20-20RPV	Socket H 1.1/4", GW 1.1/4" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	103	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC24-24RPE	H socket 1.1/2", G 1.1/2" BSP, AISI 316, EPR	-	103	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC24-24RPV	Socket H 1.1/2", G 1.1/2" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	103	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC24-24RPVSL	Socket H 1.1/2", G 1.1/2" BSP, AISI 316, Viton, stem	-	103	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC32-32RPV	H 2" socket, GW 2" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	34	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC4-4RP	Socket H 1/4", GW 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC4-4RPSL	Socket H 1/4", GW 1/4" BSP, AISI 316, pin	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC4-4RPV	Socket H 1/4", GW 1/4" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC6-6RP	Socket H 3/8", GW 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	276	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC6-6RPV	Socket H 3/8", GW 3/8" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	276	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC8-8RP	Socket H 1/2", G 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	259	In stock	Enquiry
SN-SVHC8-8RPV	Socket H 1/2", G 1/2" BSP, AISI 316, Viton	-	259	In stock	Enquiry

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The SNAP-TITE quick coupling socket with internal BSP thread, manufactured in the USA, features a unique valve design that allows for laminar flows. Depending on the application, the appropriate material for the coupling and sealing must be selected. Standard: MIL-C-51234. Application: power hydraulics (hydraulic oil), industrial (water, steam, fuels and oils, gases, chemicals). Working pressure: up to 345 bar (depending on the size of the quick coupling), safety factor 2:1. Material: AISI 316 steel. Sealing: NBR (operating temperature: from -35°C to +120°C), EPR (operating temperature: from -56°C to +120°C), viton (operating temperature: from -26°C to +204°C). Flow has been provided for a pressure drop of 3 bar.