[AR] Re: LOX valves

  • From: Robert Watzlavick <rocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:51:14 -0500

Is this for airborne or ground use?  I don't think Swagelok makes any cryo 
valves.  Regular valves get pretty leaky at cold temps. For ground use, I've 
used MCF and Worchester long stem cryo rated valves. For airborne use, I'm 
making my own aluminum valves using some Swagelok parts. 

-Bob

> On Oct 30, 2014, at 17:40, Michael Clive <clive@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Ugh
> 
> Well, my best suggestion would be to use Swagelok ball valves with AN 
> adapters installed in them. Not super compact, but pretty good. 
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 1:20 PM, Rick Maschek <rickmaschek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>> wrote:
>> I am in need of a source for LOX valves for 1/2" AN fittings.
>> Thanks,
>> Rick
> 

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