239M

4600 & 4700

General Purpose Pressure Vessels
Operating Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
PREFACE  3 HEAD ASSEMBLY GUIDE  12
Scope  3
Related Instructions  3 MATERIAL DESIGNATIONS  12
Intended Usage  3
Material Designations for Alloys other than T316SS  12
Safety Information  3
Gasket Material Designations  12
Explanation of Symbols  4
Environmental Conditions  4
SERIES 4700 WORKING LIMITS AND PARTS LISTS  13
Unpack Carefully  4
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying  4 Series 4703-4714  13
Cleaning and Maintenance  4 Series 4740  14
User’s Responsibility  5 Series 4750  15
Pressure and Temperature Limits  5 Series 4760-4777  16
Series 4760Q-4777Q  18
CLOSURES  6 Series 4790  20

Split Ring Closures  6

SERIES 4600 WORKING LIMITS AND PARTS LISTS  22
Split Ring Closure Operations  6
Screw Cap Closures  6 Series 4600-4620  22
Operating 4700 Screw Cap Vessels  6 Series 4600Q-4620Q  23
Series 4605-4626  24
PARR PRESSURE VESSEL SEALS  7 Series 4650  25
Series 4660  26
Flat Gasket or Self Sealing O-ring Closure  7
Series 4660Q  27
Seals for Operating Temperatures up to 350 °C  7
Series 4670-4674  28
Gaskets for Operating Temperature above 350 °C  7
Series 4676-4677  29
Sealing the Vessel  7
Series 4678-4679  30
Vessels with an O-ring seal 7
Series 4680  31
Vessels with a Flat PTFE or Flexible Graphite Gasket  8
Vessels with a Metal Gasket 8
4316 & 4317 GAGE BLOCK ASSEMBLIES  32
Sealing 4740 High Pressure Vessels  8
Gage Block Parts List  32
OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS  9 Gage Block Assembly Drawing  34

Gage Block Assemblies  9

Pressure Gages  9
Safety Rupture Discs  9 Customer Service
Coned Pressure Fittings  9 Questions concerning the installation or operation
Tapered Pipe Threads  10 of this instrument can be answered by the Parr
Customer Service Department:

MAINTENANCE  10 1-309-762-7716 • 1-800-872-7720

Fax: 1-309-762-9453
General Maintenance Notes  10
E-mail: parr@parrinst.com
Periodic Pressure Tests  11 http://www.parrinst.com

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PREFACE Intended Usage
This system has been designed for use as a high
pressure reactor system. It has been designed, built,
Scope
and tested to strict physical and electrical standards.
These instructions cover the basic operating steps to However, it is the user’s responsibility to install and
be followed when using a variety of pressure vessels operate it in conformance with local pressure and
manufactured by the Parr Instrument Company. They electrical codes.
include temperature and pressure ratings for Series
4600 and 4700 General Purpose Pressure Vessels, also If this equipment is used in a manner beyond its
instructions for the gage block assemblies commonly intended usage, the protection provided by the
used with these vessels. This material is intended to equipment may be impaired.
be used in conjunction with several related instruc-
tion sheets listed in the section below covering safety
precautions and other information applicable to Parr Safety Information
pressure equipment. The user should study all of
these instructions carefully before starting to use any To avoid electrical shock, always:
Parr pressure vessels in order to obtain a complete 1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of
understanding of the capabilities and limitations of correct voltage and current handling capability.
these vessels, and to be well aware of the precautions
2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to
to be observed in their operation.
electrical service according to local national
electrical codes. Failure to properly connect may
create a fire or shock hazard.
Related Instructions
3. For continued protection against possible
The following Parr publications are also included to
further your understanding of this instrument and hazard, replace fuses with same type and rating
its component parts: of fuse.

4. Disconnect from the power supply before

No. Description maintenance or servicing.
201M Limited Warranty
230M Safety Precautions to be observed when
To avoid personal injury:
operating Pressure Reaction Equipment
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or
231M Operating Instructions for Parr Safety combustible materials; fire or explosion may
Rupture Discs result. This device contains components which
285M Sealing Instructions for Flexible may ignite such material.
Graphite Gaskets
323M Operating Instructions for Pressure 2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Relief Valves
551M Operating Instructions for 4838
Temperature Controllers
Product Registration & Customer Satisfaction
FX004 Health & Safety Assurance Certification
Parr’s Product Registration and Customer Satisfaction
Survey can be found by visiting our website at:
www.parrinst.com/support/product-registration
Register your equipment with us so you can receive:
• Notification of Product Updates
• Free Software Upgrades
• New Product Information
Please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey so that
we may better serve you. Your feedback helps us improve
our products and customer service.

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Explanation of Symbols

II On position, full power heater switch

I On position, half power heater switch
O Off Position
~ Alternating Current (AC)
This CAUTION symbol may be present on the Product Instrumentation and
literature. If present on the product, the user must consult the appropriate
part of the accompanying product literature for more information.

This CAUTION symbol indicates that the surface may be hot.

Protective Earth (PE) terminal. Provided for connection of the Protective

Earth (green or green/yellow) supply system conductor.

Environmental Conditions Provisions for Lifting and Carrying

This instrument is intended to be used indoors. The Series 4600 and 4700 General Purpose Vessels
and their components are very heavy. Before
Caution! moving ensure all cables are disconnected. Use
proper and safe lifting techniques when installing or
Do not use in hazardous atmospheres.
moving the Series 4600 and 4700 General Purpose
Vessels and/ or its components.
Operating: 15 ºC to 40 ºC; maximum relative humid-
ity of 80% non-condensing. Installation Category II
(over voltage) in accordance with IEC 664. Pollution Cleaning and Maintenance
degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.
Periodic cleaning may be performed on the exterior
Altitude Limit: 2000 meters.
surfaces of the instrument with a lightly dampened
Storage: -25 °C to 65 °C; 10% to 85% relative humidity. cloth containing mild soap solution. All power should
be disconnected when cleaning the instrument.

Unpack Carefully There are no user serviceable parts inside the prod-
uct other than what is specifically called out and
Unpack the equipment carefully and check all the
discussed in this manual. Advanced troubleshooting
parts against the packing list. If shipping damage
instructions beyond the scope of this manual can
is discovered, report it immediately to the deliver-
be obtained by calling Parr Instrument Company in
ing carriers. The vessel, motor, heater, and tem-
order to determine which part(s) may be replaced or
perature controller may be packed separately for
serviced.
convenience in shipping, but these parts are easily
reassembled. Examine the components closely for
any loose parts or shipping damage and be sure to Ensure that any hot surfaces have had adequate
check all layers of packing materials thoroughly so time to cool before cleaning or maintaining the
as not to overlook any parts which might otherwise reactor and/or its components.
be discarded.

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User’s Responsibility need more information or need help in selecting
All Parr Reactors and pressure vessels are designed a proper relief device, please contact Parr Instru-
and manufactured with great care to assure safe ment Company.
operation when used within their prescribed tem-
3. Establish training procedures to ensure that any
perature and pressure limits. But . . . the basic
person handling the equipment knows how to
responsibility for safety when using this equipment
use it properly.
rests entirely with the user; who must:
4. Maintain the equipment in good condition and
1. Select a reactor or pressure vessel which has the establish procedures for periodic testing to be
capability, pressure rating, corrosion resistance sure the vessel remains structurally sound.
and design features that are suitable for its in-
tended use. Parr engineers will be glad to dis-
cuss available equipment and material options
with prospective users, but the final responsi- Pressure and Temperature Limits
bility for selecting a reactor or pressure vessel The working pressure and temperature at which any
that will perform to the user’s satisfaction in any reactor or pressure vessel can be used will depend
particular reaction or test must rest with the user upon the design of the vessel and the materials
– not with Parr. used in its construction. Since all materials lose
strength at elevated temperatures, any pressure
In exercising the responsibility for the selection rating must be stated in terms of the temperature at
of pressure equipment, the prospective user which it applies. The standard material of construc-
is often faced with a choice between over- or tion for Parr Instrument Company is Type 316 Stain-
under-designed equipment. The hazards intro- less Steel.
duced by under-designed pressure vessels are
readily apparent, but the penalties that must Limits for vessels made of other materials and for
be paid for over-designed apparatus are often other operating temperatures can be obtained from
overlooked. Parr Customer Service. No attempt should be made
to increase these limits by making alterations or by
Recognizing these criteria, Parr reactors and substituting components that are not recommended
pressure vessels are offered in several different by the Parr Instrument Company. It must also be
styles, each designed for convenient use in daily understood that lower pressure and temperature
operation within certain temperature and pres- limits may be required for modified reactors and for
sure limits, using gaskets, closures and other vessels made of special alloys.
elements carefully selected for safe operation
within the limits specified for that design. But in Limits for vessels will be determined by the physi-
order to preserve the validity of these designs, cal characteristics of the vessel material and will be
all temperature and pressure limits must be prescribed on an individual basis.
observed, and no attempt should be made to
increase these limits by making alterations or by The maximum working pressure and temperature
substituting components which are not recom- for any vessel is governed by the design of the
mended by Parr Instrument Company. vessel and the strength of the material from which
it is constructed. There is also a close relationship
2. Install and operate the equipment within a between working pressure and temperature since
suitable barricade, if required, with appropriate the strength of any material will normally fall off
safety accessories and in full compliance with as the temperature is increased. Temperature and
local safety codes and rules. pressure limits are also affected by the physical
properties and temperature limits of the gaskets and
All standard Parr pressure vessels are provided seals used in the vessel, and by any valves, gages
with either a suitable relief device or a means or other fittings attached to the vessel. Obviously,
to attach one (typically in the form of a plugged the safe operating pressure of any system can be no
opening). When a pressure vessel is delivered higher than that of its lowest rated component.
without a pressure venting device, it is the cus-
tomer’s responsibility to provide pressure relief All Parr reactors show the maximum safe operating
in order to protect the operator and the equip- pressure and temperature imprinted on the cylinder.
ment from destructive high pressures. If you
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CLOSURES 2. Before Closing the Vessel: examine the head seal
carefully to be sure that it is in good condition.
Split Ring Closures The seal should not have any nicks or be hard-
Most Parr pressure ves- ened, discolored, or deformed. Examine the
sels are equipped with mating surfaces on the cylinder and head to be
a unique split ring cover sure they are clean and free from burrs; then set
clamp in which the head the head on the cylinder.
of the vessel is clamped to
the cylinder by a hardened 3. To Close the Vessel: put the two split ring halves
steel ring which has been around the head and cylinder flanges, fasten the
split into two sections. latches or tighten the bolts as assembled before.
These sections slide into
place from the sides 4. Routinely inspect the bolts on split ring clo-
without interfering with sures for lubrication and cleanliness. These
any fittings attached to the screws should not be allowed to dry because
head. the threads will seize. Regularly apply Parr High
Temperature Anti-Seize Lubricant before this
The closing force is devel- happens.
oped by simply tightening
a set of compression bolts
in the ring sections with a Screw Cap Closures
hand wrench. As a further On the smallest Parr vessels a
convenience, larger Parr threaded sleeve and screw cap
vessels in one and two are used to clamp the head to a
gallon sizes, and certain cylinder. This is a union type cou-
high temperature and pling in which proper alignment
high pressure vessels, are between the head and cylinder
equipped with split ring is always assured since neither
closures which do not of these parts rotates when the
4751 125 mL Vessel with require an outer retaining screw cap is tightened. The flat
Split Ring Closure and ring or drop band. This gasket is held in a recess in the
4316 Gage Block Assembly allows the vessel to be head. The seal is made as the
opened and closed by lip of the cylinder is compressed
simply sliding the split ring section into place from against the gasket through tight-
the sides and tightening the compression bolts ening the screw cap and sleeve.
while the cylinder remains in place in its heater or All components must be kept
other fixed support. clean. The gasket must be re-
placed whenever it becomes worn
Split Ring Closure Operations or damaged. Any nicks in gasket
4703 22 mL Screw recess area or to the sealing face
All vessels with split ring closures, except the larger Cap Vessel of the cylinder must be avoided.
Series 4660, 4670 and 4680 sizes, must be removed
from the heater and set on a bench or table top
before attempting to remove the split rings and Operating 4700 Screw Cap Vessels
head. To close the Series 4700 Screw Cap Vessels: raise
the sleeve against the top rim of the cylinder; set
1. To Open the Vessel: open the gas release valve the head on the cylinder and attach the screw cap.
to discharge any internal pressure; then loosen Turn the screw cap down until it is finger tight; then
the compression bolts in the split ring sections. set the vessel in a Parr A22AC3 bench socket and
Loosen the cone pointed screw in the outer band tighten the cap firmly with a 21AC4 box wrench.
and lower the band to rest on the table. The ring
sections can now be removed, and the head with
all attached fittings is free to be lifted from the
cylinder.

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PARR PRESSURE VESSEL SEALS O-rings are available in several different materials
for use within the temperature limit listed in the
Several different head sealing arrangements are following table.
used in Parr Pressure Vessels, each selected for easy
Vessel Seal Temperature Limits
access to the interior of the vessel as well as for
safe operation within the pressure and temperature Material Maximum Temperature
limits for which the vessel is designed. Both flat NBR 150 °C
compression type gaskets and O-rings are used in FKM 225 °C
these designs.
FFKM 300 °C
The various gasket materials used in Parr pressure PTFE 350 °C
vessels are listed in Table I. Since several of these
materials are produced by different suppliers under Gaskets for Operating Temperature above 350 °C
different trade names, the ASTM generic designa- Parr uses a flexible form of graphite which has
tion is used in these instructions to identify the type proven to be an excellent high temperature sealing
of sealing material (or materials) recommended for material. It has almost unlimited temperature range,
each Parr vessel. retaining its structure at temperatures well above the
maximum at which a metal gasket can operate, and
Flat Gasket or Self Sealing O-ring Closure offering broad corrosion resistance as well.
The flat gasket is held in a recess in the vessel head
and a machine pilot on the cylinder closes the recess Metal Gaskets can be furnished if required for special
to completely contain the gasket. The split ring clo- applications. These are usually made of stainless
sure used with this gasket has cap screws which must steel machined to a unique diamond shape with
be tightened to develop the loading on the gasket. edges which fit into supporting grooves in the head
and cylinder of the vessel. This type of gasket re-
The self sealing design features an O-ring retained quires careful maintenance and a uniform loading ap-
in a groove on the vessel head. This design is self plied by tightening a ring of compression bolts with a
sealing and the split ring used with this sealing torque wrench. For easier handling, Parr has replaced
system does not require nor have the cap screws its diamond shaped metal gaskets with flat, flexible
used with the flat gasket. graphite gaskets (FG) described above. But it will
continue to furnish metal gaskets in custom vessels
The flat PTFE gasket can be used to operating tem- for applications in which a metal gasket appears to
peratures as high as 350 °C. The flat flexible graphite offer the best solution to a difficult sealing problem.
(FG) gasket can be used to operating temperatures
as high as 600 °C. Sealing the Vessel
Vessels with split ring closures are sealed by tight-
The maximum temperature of the vessels equipped ening the compression bolts in the split ring sec-
with O-ring seals depends upon the material used tions with a wrench furnished with the apparatus. To
for the O-ring. The most common material is a fluo- ensure uniform loading, turn down each bolt finger
roelastomer (FKM) which has a 225 °C maximum tight, then tighten to the limit described below for
operating temperature limit. the type of gasket being used. Do not over-tighten
the compression bolts as this can generate exces-
Seals for Operating Temperatures up to 350 °C sive strain on the closure.
Parr uses both flat contained gaskets and O-rings
made of different materials, each with a different Vessels with an O-ring seal
maximum working temperature. Flat gaskets made The self-sealing design features an O-ring retained
of PTFE fluoropolymer resins are the recommended in a groove on the vessel head. This design is self
choice for many applications since PTFE materi- sealing and the split ring does not require or have
als are inert to most chemicals. PTFE gaskets will the compression bolts used with the flat gasket.
provide good seals under repeated opening and
closing of the vessel if the gasket temperature does
not exceed 350 °C.

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Vessels with a Flat PTFE or Flexible Graphite Gasket Vessels with a Metal Gasket
The closure bolts may be tightened using either an Pressure vessels with a metal gasket require a
open-end wrench for smaller vessels where the bolt uniform loading on the gasket carefully applied by
torque requirement is less or with a torque wrench tightening a ring of compression bolts with a torque
where additional loading is required for the higher wrench. The amount of torque to be applied will
operating pressures. Unless otherwise note on vary with different vessels and with the intended
documentation accompanying the product, recom- maximum working pressure. Specific sealing
mended torque values are shown alongside respec- instructions will be provided for any Parr pressure
tive model numbers in subsequent pages on this vessels with a metal gasket furnished on special
operating instruction manual. order.

It is important to make sure that the bolts are

Sealing 4740 High Pressure Vessels
periodically lubricated with a high-temp anti-seize
compound to insure that they move freely so that Closing operations for the 1.0 inch I.D., Series 4740
the desired torque value is obtained in the tighten- high pressure vessels are similar to those described
ing procedure. for larger vessels with flexible graphite gaskets,
except on the 4740 Series the compression screws
It is also important to insure that there is uniform are carried in a screw cap instead of in a split ring.
loading on all of the bolts. Make sure that the head When closing a 4740, clamp the cylinder in a vise;
sits level on the cylinder. Install the split ring and check the graphite gasket to be sure that it fits
tighten all bolts finger tight. properly in the head groove; set the head on the
cylinder and add the compression ring. Check the
Pick a starting position and tighten the bolt to 5 or 10 screw cap to be sure that the six screws have been
ft-lbs depending on the maximum amount of torque turned back so that they do not project through the
to be applied. For those vessels with a maximum cap, and then screw the cap onto the cylinder. Turn
torque requirement of 15 ft-lbs, a 5 ft-lb increment it down as far as it will go, then back it off about 1/8
is appropriate. For vessels with a maximum of 135 turn. Now, tighten the screws with a torque wrench
ft-lbs, 20 ft-lb increments may be used. with an initial 10 ft-lbs using the criss-cross pattern
described for larger vessels. After all have been
Bolt tightening should continue in a criss-cross tightened to 10 ft-lbs, repeat the procedure, increas-
pattern from the initial bolt with the second bolt 180 ing the torque until all have been tightened to the
degrees from the first and continuing until all bolts recommended 15 ft-lb limit.
are tightened. Repeat this procedure increasing the
torque to the required level.

For vessels with PTFE Flat Gasket, after recom-

mended torque value is reached, let the vessel
stand for about five minutes then re-tighten again to
recommended torque value. This will compensate
for any tendency of the PTFE gasket to flow under
the loading.

Note: It may be possible to extend the life of

the Flexible Graphite gasket by coating both
sealing surfaces of the head and cylinder as
well as the gasket itself with a silicone base
lubricant. Additionally, it helps to rough up
the cylinder lip with 120 grit sandpaper to
insure that the gasket remains in the head
recess and does not stick to the cylinder.

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OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS Pressure Gages
Pressure gages display in both psi and bar in vari-
Gage Block Assemblies ous ranges for use on Parr gage block assemblies.
The available ranges are shown in the gage block
parts list. All of these gages have stainless steel
cases with T316SS Bourdon tubes and ¼” NPT male
connections. Gages constructed of Alloy 400 are
available on special order.

Safety Rupture Discs

Detailed instructions for the safety rupture disc
installed in Parr gage blocks and heads are provided
in a separate Instruction Sheet No. 231M. The user
should review these instructions carefully. Please
note that the operating pressures in the vessel
4316 Gage 4317 Gage should not exceed 90% of the range of the pressure
Block Block gage and rupture disc. Also note the warning that
Assembly Assembly the discharge port from the rupture disc must always
be directed away from all operating personnel. A
compression fitting for use with 3/8” O.D. tubing is
attached to the rupture disc body. It is recommend-
Parr gage block assemblies combine the function of ed that tubing be attached to this connector to carry
an inlet valve, a pressure gage and a safety rupture any discharge to a fume hood or safe area in the
disc in a compact assembly on a block which can event of an over-pressure. The free or discharge end
be attached to the head of a pressure vessel with a of any attached tubing must be anchored securely.
single connecting tube. There is a threaded socket
in the block for a gas connection with a pressure
Coned Pressure Fittings
hose or tubing using a Type A coned pressure fitting.
Coned pressure fittings are also used on the tube The coned pressure fittings used to connect gage
which connects the block to the pressure vessel. blocks, pressure hoses and other detachable parts
The valve in this assembly controls the flow of gas to Parr pressure vessels are illustrated below. These
into the vessel and the gage shows the internal fittings have a sleeve with a left-handed thread
pressure when the valve is closed. Two styles are which screws onto the end of a thick-walled tube
offered: The 4316 gage block assembly has a 3-1/2” plus a compression nut to complete the assembly.
dia. pressure gage and a Type A socket connector. When screwed into a matching socket, these parts
This unit is normally used on smaller vessels where form a rigid joint which will remain tight over a wide
space is limited. temperature and pressure range, yet the joint can be
made and broken repeatedly without destroying the
The 4317 gage block assembly has a 4-1/2” dia. gage sealing faces. No gasket is required.
and a Type B connector. It is typically furnished on
vessels one liter and larger.

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TUBING Coned Pressure Fittings MAINTENANCE

Type A B
General Maintenance Notes
Tube Size 1/4” 3/8” 1. Periodically inspect all electrical wiring and pres-
NUT
BUSHING sure connections for excessive corrosion. Sus-
Thread (D) 9/16-18 3/4-16 pect parts should be replaced by components
only supplied by Parr Instrument Company.
Bore (E) 3/32” 1/8”
D
2. Always use appropriate wrenches on all fittings
Nut No. 35HC 326HC
and valves. Never use pliers or pipe wrenches.
E
Bushing No. 40HC 366HC
3. Head and cylinder service fixtures are available
for convenience and protection of components
When using these coned connectors, screw the during maintenance of your reactor.
bushing onto the tube as far as it will go; then insert Note: For more information about available
the end of the tube into the head or gage block and service fixtures, reference TechNote 307.
tighten the compression nut firmly while holding the
block stationary with the gage facing in the desired 4. A light coating of thread lubricant, such as Parr
direction. Note that this assembly behaves like a High Temperature Anti-Seize Lubricant, (424HC2)
pipe union, allowing the connecting tube or hose to should be applied to the straight threads of
remain stationary while the joint is tightened. coned pressure connections as well as to the
nose of the mating piece this will help to obtain
Note: PTFE tape is not required on these connectors.
a tight joint.

Tapered Pipe Threads Note: PTFE tape should be used only on

all tapered (NPT) threads not NPS straight
The pressure gage, needle valves and other fixed
threads.
attachments on Parr vessel heads have tapered pipe
threads which are not to be disturbed after they 5. NPT (National Pipe Taper) threads should not be
have been screwed into place. If it becomes neces- disassembled any more than necessary. It will
sary to remove any of these fittings, the pipe threads become increasingly difficult to maintain a tight
must be coated with PTFE tape, flexible graphite seal with these tapered threads if the joint is
tape, or similar luting material on reassembly. made and broken repeatedly.

The ID of a pipe or pipe fitting can be enlarged to 6. Do not use oil or anti-seize lubricant on threads
accommodate a tubing feed-thru. Note that, in some or fittings if the vessel is to be used with oxygen.
cases, this may cause a reduction of the pressure
rating. The port below a female pipe connection can 7. If your vessel is equipped with a loose compres-
also be opened up to a larger size. sion ring be sure that it is in place on the head
before attaching any head fittings. The compres-
The maximum openings are shown in the table below. sion ring cannot be installed after fittings have
been screwed into the head.
Tapered Pipe Threads 8. Clean all threads and gas passages thoroughly
A
Nominal Size 1/8” 1/4” and remove all tape fragments when overhaul-
B
ing a vessel. An ultrasonic bath is excellent for
Pipe OD (A) 0.405” 0.540” cleaning metal parts, but do not place a thermo-
couple probe, pressure gage, face seals or ball
Maximum bearings in an ultrasonic bath. Periodic cleaning
1/4” 3/8” may be performed on the exterior surfaces of
Feed-thru (B)
the reactor stand with a damp cloth. All power
Maximum Exit
0.339” 0.438” should be disconnected when cleaning.
C Port (C)

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9. Routinely inspect the bolts on split ring clo- Users who do not have pressure test facilities can
sures for lubrication and cleanliness. These return any Parr pressure vessel to the factory for hy-
screws should not be allowed to dry because drostatic testing and overhaul. This should be done
the threads will seize. Regularly apply Parr High whenever the metal shows excessive damage from
Temperature Anti-Seize Lubricant before this corrosion or whenever an over-pressure or other
happens. It is important to keep the bolts lubri- unusual occurrence raises any safety questions.
cated so they will not seize and also to achieve
the intended torque value.
To return a vessel for repair, contact Parr Instrument
10. Routinely inspect screw cap threads for wear Company for a return authorization number (RMA).
and cleanliness.

11. If servicing assistance is needed, contact Parr In- Apparatus returned for testing and overhaul should
strument Company direct at the address shown be shipped prepaid to the following address:
on the back of these instructions.
Ship repair to:
Parr Instrument Company
Periodic Pressure Tests Attn: Service Department
RMA # XXXXXX
Each cylinder used in a Parr pressure vessel is tested 211 53rd Street
under hydrostatic pressure to the higher of 1.43 Moline, Illinois 61265
times the rated working pressure at room tem- USA
perature or 1.30 times the rated working pressure
corrected for temperature before it is released from An order or letter of instructions should be mailed to
the factory. Micrometer caliper measurements are the same address, as no repair work will be started
taken during this test to check the deflection of the without specific instructions and a Health & Safety
walls under pressure. Excessive deflection or failure Assurance Certification form (FX004) signed by a
of the metal to resume its original dimensions after responsible user.
pressure is released indicates that a cylinder is po-
tentially unsafe and it will be rejected. Similar tests
should be made at regular intervals during the life
of each cylinder, and particularly whenever the user
suspects that the equipment has been over-stressed
or damaged.

Some laboratories maintain hydraulic test facilities

and make it a rule that all pressure vessels must
be tested at regular intervals. Records are kept of
deflections at specific test pressures so that any
increase in deflection becomes a warning that the
metal has lost strength. Any cylinder that fails to
return to its original dimensions after application of
the prescribed hydrostatic test should be discarded
as unsafe for further use.

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HEAD ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Refer to this table for more information about Head Styles Listed in Series Working Limits and Parts List section.
Head Style Description
One opening, TBD One opening, size to be determined by user
“A” Socket One Type “A” Socket opening, to be used with 4316 Gage Block Assembly 1
“B” Socket One Type “B” Socket opening, to be used with 4317 Gage Block Assembly 1
VGR Valve, gage, rupture disc, and thermocouple 2 3
Notes:
1) Reference pages 32-35 for more information about Gage Block Assemblies.
2) Number of valves varies amongst series. See individual heads for number of valves.
3) A thermowell with thermocouple is offered for most series if needed.

MATERIAL DESIGNATIONS

Material Designations for Alloys other than T316SS

For parts made from alternate materials use the codes shown below as a suffix to the standard part number.

CM - Alloy 400 CC - Alloy 20Cb3 CH - Alloy C-276
CT - Alloy 600 CAD - Titanium G2 CXA - Zirconium G702
CG - Alloy B-2 CAA - Titanium G4 CXB - Zirconium G705

Gasket Material Designations

Common Trade Name Type of Material ASTM Designations Parr Suffix
Nitrile, buna-N Butadiene / acryloelastomer NBR JB
Viton® 1 Fluoroelastomer FKM JV
Kalrez® 2
Chemraz® 3 Perfluoroelastomer FFKM JK
Parofluor® 4
Ethylene/ Propylene Ethylene propylene Copolymer elastomer EP JE
Teflon® 5 Tetrafluoroethylene polymer PTFE HA
Grafoil® 6 Flexible graphite FG KL
1) Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont
2) Kalrez® is a registered trademark of DuPont
3) Chemraz® is a registered trademark of Green, Tweede & Co. Ltd.
4) Parofluor® is a registered trademark of Parker Hannifin Corporation
5) Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont
6) Grafoil® is a registered trademark of UCAR Carbon, Inc.

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SERIES 4700 WORKING LIMITS AND PARTS LISTS

Series 4703-4714
Closure Recommended Bolt Torque:
Model Size Head Style
Material PTFE Gasket
4703 22 mL One opening, TBD Steel 500 PSI 15 ft - lbs
4704 22 mL “A" Socket Steel 1000 PSI 20 ft - lbs
4713 45 mL One opening, TBD Steel 1500 PSI 30 ft - lbs
4714 45 mL “A” Socket Steel 1700 PSI 40 ft - lbs

Working Limits Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

Maximum Working Pressure 7AC7 Head, "A" socket
(T316SS) 1700 psi (117 bar) 7AC8 Head, one 1/4" NPT opening
Maximum Working Temperature 7AC27 Head, one 1/8” NPT opening
with Steel Closure 300 °C
2AC Cylinder, 22 mL, 1.62" deep
2AC4 Cylinder, 45 mL, 3.81" deep
170AC Screw cap, alloy steel
6ACDB Body Sleeve, alloy steel
27ACHA Gasket, PTFE
21AC4 Wrench, 1-5/8" octagon
A22AC3 Holder Socket with screws

7AC27, HEAD, 1/8 NPT

W/PLUG (4703/4713)
7AC7 HEAD, A SKT (4704/4714)
170AC SCREW CAP

27ACHA GASKET

6ACDB BODY SLEEVE

2AC CYLINDER, 22mL

2AC4 CYLINDER, 45mL

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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Series 4740
Model Size Head Style Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal
4740 75 mL “A” Socket 1827HC Head , "A" Socket opening
4742 25 mL “A” Socket A1828HC Cylinder, 75 mL
A1828HC2 Cylinder, 22 mL
Working Limits* 1829HCKL Gasket, Flexible Graphite
Maximum Working Pressure (T316SS) 1826HC Compression Ring
8500 psi (586 bar) @ 350 °C A33HD2 Screw Cap with compression bolts,
1850 psi (127 bar) @ 538 °C alloy steel
Maximum Working Temperature 538 °C 33HDF2 Compression Bolt for screw cap
(6 required)
*See Manual No. 294M for more information.
A33HD2CH** Screw Cap with compression bolts,
Recommended Bolt Torque: Hastelloy C
PTFE or Flexible Graphite 40HD2HA PTFE Liner, 25 mL
8500 PSI 15 ft - lbs 40HD Pyrex Liner, 75 mL
40HDHA PTFE Liner, 75 mL

1827HC HEAD

(6) 33HDF2
COMPRESSION BOLTS

1826HC
COMPRESSION RING

1829HCKL
GASKET, GRAFOIL

A33HD2
SCREW CAP

A1828HC (4740)
CYLINDER, 75mL
A1828HC2 (4742)
CYLINDER, 25mL

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
**Required for maximum working pressure of 7900 psi (544 bar) at 538 °C for vessel of T316SS
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Series 4750
Model Size Head Style
4750 125 mL One opening, TBD
4751 125 mL “A” Socket
4752 200 mL One opening, TBD
4753 200 mL “A” Socket
4754 125 mL “A” Socket & 1/8” NPT
with thermocouple
4755 200 mL “A” Socket & 1/8” NPT
with thermocouple

Working Limits
Maximum Working Pressure (T316SS)
3000 psi (207 bar)@ 350 °C
[200 bar for CE orders]
Maximum Working Temperature 350 °C

Recommended Bolt Torque:

PTFE or Flexible Graphite
15 ft - lbs max

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

428HC3 Head, "A" socket opening
428HC9 Head, two 1/8" NPT
428HC11 Head, "A" socket & 1/8" NPT
428HC22 Head, "A" socket & 1/8" NPT
for thermowell
A472E THERMOCOUPLE, 125mL
425HC Cylinder, 125 mL, 4.44" deep A472E2 THERMOCOUPLE, 200mL
425HC3 Cylinder, 200 mL, 6.94" deep A833HC MALE CONNECTOR
429HC2 Gasket, PTFE 428HC SERIES HEAD
429HC2KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite A431HC SPLIT RING ASSY
430HC Compression Ring 430HC COMPRESSION RING
A431HC Split ring, pair, with cap screws 429HC2 GASKET
232HCFDE Cap Screw for above (6 required) A432HC DROP BAND W/SCREW
425HC CYLINDER, 125mL
A432HC Drop band with set screw 425HC3 CYLINDER, 200mL
456HCF2 Set screw for above
A833HC Male Connector for thermocouple
A472E Thermocouple, 7-1/2”, SS
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, SS
A138CA Male Connector for thermowell
A1453HC Thermowell
2920HC4HA PTFE liner, 125 mL
2920HC2 Pyrex liner, 125 mL
2920HC3HA PTFE liner, 200 mL
2920HC3 Pyrex liner, 200 mL

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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Series 4760-4777
Model Size Head Style Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal
4760 300 mL One opening, TBD 453HC Head, "A" Socket opening
4761 300 mL “A” Socket 453HC5 Head, "A" Socket & 1/8” NPT
4762 450 mL One opening, TBD Head, “A” Socket & 1/8” NPT for
453HC79*
4763 450 mL “A” Socket thermowell
4764 600 mL One opening, TBD 818HC45 Head, VGR
4765 600 mL “A” Socket 452HC Cylinder, 300 mL, 3.94" deep
4766 300 mL VGR 452HC2 Cylinder, 450 mL, 5.94" deep
4767 450 mL VGR 452HC3 Cylinder, 600 mL, 7.94" deep
4768 600 mL VGR 452HC9 Cylinder, 160 mL, 2.00" deep
4772 160 mL One opening, TBD 452HC8 Cylinder, 100 mL, 2.00" deep, 2” ID
4773 160 mL “A” Socket 457HC2 Gasket, PTFE
4774 160 mL VGR 457HC3KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite
4775 100 mL One opening, TBD 454HC Compression Ring
4776 100 mL “A” Socket A455HC Split ring, pair, with cap screws
4777 100 mL VGR 232HCFDE Cap screw for above (6 required)
A456HC Drop band with set screw
Working Limits 456HCF Set screw for above
Maximum Working Pressure A833HC Connector for thermocouple
3000 psi (207 bar) @ 350 °C A472E Thermocouple, 7-1/2”, SS
[200 bar for CE orders]
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, SS
Maximum Working Temperature
with PTFE confined flat gasket A472E3 Thermocouple, 11-1/2, SS
350 °C
A1453HC Thermowell
Recommended Bolt Torque: A138CA Connector for thermowell
PTFE Gasket 25 ft - lbs 2583HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
Flexible Graphite 35 ft - lbs

Liners
Volume Pyrex PTFE
100 mL 762HC7 762HC7HA
160 mL 762HC8 762HC8HA
300 ML 762HC 762HC4HA
450 mL 762HC2 762HC5HA
600 mL 762HC3 762HC6HA

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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593HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE

836HC GAGE ADAPTER
A472E THERMOCOUPLE
288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR
366VBA_ HEX COUPLING
A833HC MALE CONNECTOR
818HC45 HEAD
A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
526HC SERIES R/D
A455HC SPLIT RING ASSY
454HC COMPRESSION RING
457HC2 GASKET
A456HC DROP BAND W/SCREW
832HC4 DIP TUBE W/NUT
452HC CYLINDER, 300mL

A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE

420HC ADAPTER

835HC ADAPTER TEE

A146VB ANGLE VALVE

A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE

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Series 4760Q-4777Q
Model Size Head Style Part No. Description O-ring Seal
4760Q 300 mL One opening, TBD 2321HC2 Head, “A" socket opening
4761Q 300 mL “A” Socket 2321HC3 Head, "A" socket & 1/8” NPT
4762Q 450 mL One opening, TBD 2340HC11 Head, VGR
4763Q 450 mL “A” Socket 2342HC Cylinder, 300 mL, 3.94" deep
4764Q 600 mL One opening, TBD 2342HC2 Cylinder, 450 mL, 5.94" deep
4765Q 600 mL “A” Socket 2342HC3 Cylinder, 600 mL, 7.94" deep
4766Q 300 mL VGR 2342HC4 Cylinder, 100 mL, 2.00” deep, 2” ID
4767Q 450 mL VGR 2342HC5 Cylinder, 160 mL, 2.00" deep
4768Q 600 mL VGR 2341HCJV O-ring, FKM
4772Q 160 mL One opening, TBD 2341HCJK O-Ring, FFKM
4773Q 160 mL “A” Socket 2195HC Split ring, pair
4774Q 160 mL VGR A456HC Drop band with set screw
4775Q 100 mL One opening, TBD 456HCF Set screw for above
4776Q 100 mL “A” Socket A833HC Connector for thermocouple
4777Q 100 mL VGR A472E Thermocouple, 7-1/2”, SS
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, SS
Working Limits A472E3 Thermocouple, 11-1/2, SS
Maximum Working Pressure (T316SS) A1453HC Thermowell
3000 psi (207 bar)
[200 bar for CE orders]
A138CA Connector for thermowell
Maximum Working Temperature 2587HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
with FKM O-ring 225 °C
with FFKM O-ring 300 °C

Liners
Volume Pyrex PTFE
100 mL 762HC7 762HC7HA
160 mL 762HC8 762HC8HA
300 ML 762HC 762HC4HA
450 mL 762HC2 762HC5HA
600 mL 762HC3 762HC6HA

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR

A472E THERMOCOUPLE

366VBA_ HEX COUPLING

A833HC MALE CONNECTOR
A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
562HC SERIES R/D
2340HC11 HEAD
2195HC SPLIT RING ASSY
A456HC DROP BAND W/SCREW
2341HCJV O-RING
832HC4 DIP TUBE W/NUT

2342HC CYLINDER, 300mL

593HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE

836HC GAGE ADAPTER
A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE
835HC ADAPTER TEE

A146VB ANGLE VALVE

A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE
420HC ADAPTER

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Series 4790 4790 with Flat Gasket & Split Ring
Model Size Head Style Part No. Description
4791 25 mL VGR Head, VGR (three valves) & 1/8” NPT
2432HC3
4792 50 mL VGR (General Purpose & HP vessels)
4793 100 mL VGR Fixed Head, VGR (two valves) & &
3665HC
1/8” NPT (HP/HT vessels)
Working Limits (Standard Ratings) 2430HC Cylinder, 25 mL
Maximum Working Pressure 2430HC18 Cylinder, 25 mL, 100 mL Profile (HP/HT)
(T316SS) 3000 psi (207 bar) 2430HC2 Cylinder, 50 mL
[200 bar for CE orders 2430HC19 Cylinder, 50 mL, 100 mL Profile (HP/HT)
With PTFE Flat Gasket 350 °C 2430HC3 Cylinder, 100 mL
With FKM O-ring 225 °C 429HC2 Gasket, PTFE
With FFKM O-ring 300 °C
429HC2KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite
454HC Compression Ring
Working Limits (High Pressure/High Temp.)
A455HC Split Ring
Maximum Working Pressure
(T316SS) 5000 psi (345 bar) A456HC Drop Band
With PTFE Flat Gasket 350 °C 232HCFDE Bolt for Split Ring
With Flexible Graphite Gasket* 500 °C
*A vessel with a Fixed Head is required for effective heating to 500 °C.

4790 with O-ring Seal and Screw Cap

Part No. Description
1432HC Head, VGR (three valves) & 1/8” NPT 593HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE
1430HC Cylinder, 25 mL, 2" deep
1430HC2 Cylinder, 50 mL, 2.25" deep
1430HC3 Cylinder, 100 mL, 4.5" deep 836HC GAGE ADAPTER

1433HCJE O-Ring Gasket, EP

1433HCJK O-Ring Gasket, FFKM 288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR

1433HCJV O-Ring Gasket, FKM 366VBA_ MALE CONNECTOR

1379HC Screw Cap
1432HC SERIES HEAD

4790 with O-ring Seal & Easy Close Split Ring A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
526HC SERIES R/D
Part No. Description
1379HC SCREW CAP
2902HC3 Head, VGR (three valves) & 1/8” NPT
2520HC Cylinder, 25 mL 1433HC SERIES O-RING
2520HC2 Cylinder, 50 mL
2520HC3 Cylinder, 100 mL 1443HC DIP TUBE, 25mL
1443HC2 DIP TUBE, 50mL
2521HCJV O-Ring, FKM 1443HC3 DIP TUBE, 100mL

2521HCJK O-Ring, FFKM 1430HC CYLINDER, 25mL

1430HC2 CYLINDER, 50mL
2195HC Split Ring 1430HC3 CYLINDER, 100mL
A456HC Drop Band
195VBAD Tee, 1/8” NPT
836HC Gage Adapter 4790Q General Purpose Vessel
420HC Adapter, A socket x 1/8” NPT O-ring Seal and Screw Cap

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Recommended Bolt Torque
PTFE or Flexible Graphite
15 ft - lbs max

593HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE

A146VB ANGLE VALVE
836HC GAGE ADAPTER
154VB 45 DEGREE ELBOW
260HC2 ADAPTER
288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR
2432HC3 HEAD
366VBA_ MALE CONNECTOR
A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
526HC SERIES R/D
429HC2 GASKET

A455HC SPLIT RING ASSY

454HC COMPRESSION RING A472E4 THERMOCOUPLE
A456HC DROP BAND W/SCREW A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE
A833HC MALE CONNECTOR
420HC ADAPTER

1443HC DIP TUBE, 25mL

2430HC CYLINDER, 25mL

4790 General Purpose Vessel

Flat Gasket Seal and Split Ring

Common Parts List for Series 4790

Part No. Description Part No. Description
195VBAD Tee, 1/8” NPT A146VB Valve, Angle, 1/8” NPT (M)
836HC Gage Adapter A472E4 Thermocouple, 5-1/2”
420HC Adapter, A socket x 1/8” NPT A472E Thermocouple, 7-1/2”
Rupture Disc Assembly A833HC Connector for Thermocouple
A888HC2
(See Manual No. 231M) 1467HC Thermowell
526HCPD Rupture Disc, 1000 psi A138CA Thermowell Connector
526HCPF Rupture Disc, 2000 psi 1443HC Dip Tube, 25 mL
526HCPG Rupture disc, 3000 psi 1443HC2 Dip Tube, 50 mL
526HCPH Rupture disc, 5000 psi 1443HC3 Dip Tube, 100 mL
593HCPD Pressure Gage, 0-1000 psi 2589HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
593HCPF Pressure Gage, 0-2000 psi 1431HC Pyrex Liner, 50 mL
593HCPG Pressure Gage, 0-3000 psi 1431HC2 Pyrex Liner, 100 mL
593HCP50AD Pressure Gage, 0-5000 psi 1431HCHA PTFE Liner, 50 mL
A122VB Valve, Straight, 1/8” NPT (M) 1431HC2HA PTFE Liner, 100 mL

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.

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SERIES 4600 WORKING LIMITS AND PARTS LISTS
Series 4600-4620 Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal
Model Size Head Style 229HC3 Head, "B" Socket
4601 1000 mL One opening, TBD 229HC6 Head, "B" Socket, thermowell
4602 2000 mL One opening, TBD 942HC59 Head, one Rupture Disc Opening
4611 1000 mL “B” Socket 1370HC30 Head, VGR, thermowell
236HC10 Cylinder, 1000 mL, 5.32" deep
4612 2000 mL “B” Socket
236HC20 Cylinder, 2000 mL, 10.44" deep
4621 1000 mL VGR, thermowell
315HC2 Gasket, PTFE
4622 2000 mL VGR, thermowell
315HC4KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite
A232HC Split Ring pair, with cap screws
Working Limits 232HCFDE Cap Screw for above (6 required)
Maximum Working Pressure A233HC Drop Band with Screw
(T316SS) 1900 psi (131 bar)
233HCF Drop Band Screw
Maximum Working Temperature 234HC Compression Ring
with PTFE confined flat gasket 350 °C
265HC12 Thermowell for 2000 mL vessel
265HC7 Thermowell for 1000 mL vessel
Recommended Bolt Torque:
48HC Thermowell Gasket, silver
PTFE Gasket 25 ft - lbs 48HCCN Thermowell Gasket, nickel
Flexible Graphite 35 ft - lbs 48HCFG Thermowell Gasket, gold plated
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, 1000mL
56HC SERIES
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 2000mL
PRESSURE GAGE
2584HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
A472E2
398HC Pyrex Liner, 1000 mL
THERMOCOUPLE, 1L 398HCHA PTFE Liner, 1000 mL
A472E6
THERMOCOUPLE, 2L 399HC Pyrex Liner, 2000 mL
A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY 399HCHA PTFE liner, 2000 mL
526HC /581HC STYLE R/D
366VBA_ HEX COUPLING
288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR
2X 420HC ADAPTER

A122VB A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE

STRAIGHT VALVE
179VBAD STREET TEE

A146VB ANGLE VALVE

260HC2 EXTENSION
208HC20
GAGE ADAPTER 1370HC30 HEAD
A232HC SPLIT RING ASSY
209HC4 234HC COMPRESSION RING
ADAPTER BUSHING
A233HC DROP BAND ASSY
315HC2 SERIES GASKET

48HC SERIES GASKET

265HC7 THERMOWELL, 1L
265HC12 THERMOWELL, 2L

914HC LOCK NUT

257HC26 DIP TUBE, 1L
(OPTIONAL)
257HC27 DIP TUBE, 2L
(OPTIONAL)

236HC10 CYLINDER, 1L
Note: For special material vessels add material code 236HC20 CYLINDER, 2L

for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.

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Series 4600Q-4620Q Part No. Description O-ring Seal
Model Size Head Style 2326HC2 Head, “B” Socket
4601Q 1000 mL One opening, TBD 2326HC3 Head, "B" Socket & thermowell
4602Q 2000 mL One opening, TBD 2740HC30 Head, VGR, thermowell
4611Q 1000 mL “B” Socket 2742HC10 Cylinder, 1000 mL, 5.32" deep
4612Q 2000 mL “B” Socket 2742HC20 Cylinder, 2000 mL, 10.44" deep
2245HC Split Ring, pair
4621Q 1000 mL VGR, thermowell
A233HC Drop Band with Screw
4622Q 2000 mL VGR, thermowell
233HCF Drop Band Screw
2741HCJV O-Ring FKM
Working Limits
2741HCJK O-Ring FFKM
Maximum Working Pressure
265HC12 Thermowell for 2000 mL vessel
(T316SS) 1900 psi (131 bar)
265HC7 Thermowell for 1000 mL vessel
Maximum Working Temperature
48HC Thermowell Gasket, silver
with FKM O-ring 225 °C
48HCCN Thermowell Gasket, nickel
Maximum Working Temperature
48HCFG Thermowell Gasket, gold plated
with FFKM O-ring 300 °C
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, 1000mL
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 2000mL
2584HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
56HC SERIES 398HC Pyrex Liner, 1000 mL
PRESSURE GAGE
A472E2 398HCHA PTFE Liner, 1000 mL
THERMOCOUPLE, 1L
A472E6
399HC Pyrex Liner, 2000 mL
THERMOCOUPLE, 2L 399HCHA PTFE Liner, 2000 mL
A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
526HC/581HC STYLE R/D
366VBA_ HEX COUPLING
288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR

A122VB
STRAIGHT VALVE
2X 420HC ADAPTER
2X 420HC ADAPTER
A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE
A122VB STRAIGHT VALVE
179VBAD STREET TEE
208HC20 179VBAD STREET TEE
GAGE ADAPTER A146VB ANGLE VALVE
A146VB ANGLE VALVE
209HC4 260HC2 EXTENSION
ADAPTER BUSHING 260HC2 EXTENSION
2740HC30 HEAD
2740HC30 HEAD
2245HC SPLIT RING, QC
2245HC SPLIT RING, QC
A233HC DROP BAND ASSY
A233HC DROP BAND ASSY
2741HCJV O-RING
2741HCJV O-RING

48HC SERIES GASKET

48HC SERIES
265HC7 GASKET
THERMOWELL, 1L
265HC7
265HC12THERMOWELL,
THERMOWELL,1L2L
265HC12 THERMOWELL, 2L
914HC LOCK NUT
914HC LOCK NUT

257HC26 DIP TUBE, 1L

257HC26 DIP TUBE, 1L
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
257HC27 DIP TUBE, 2L
257HC27
(OPTIONAL) TUBE, 2L
DIP
(OPTIONAL)

2742HC10 CYLINDER, 1L
2742HC10
2742HC20CYLINDER,
CYLINDER,1L
2L
2742HC20 CYLINDER, 2L

Note: For special material vessels add material code

for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.

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Series 4605-4626 Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal
Model Size Head Style 2330HC12 Head, "B" socket
4605 600 mL One opening, TBD 2330HC13 Head, "B" socket, thermowell
2300HC19 Head, VGR, thermowell
4606 1200 mL One opening, TBD
2302HC Cylinder, 600 mL
4615 600 mL “B” Socket
2302HC10 Cylinder, 1200 mL
4616 1200 mL “B” Socket 2304HC Compression Ring
4625 600 mL VGR, thermowell A2305HC Split Ring
4626 1200 mL VGR, thermowell 1278HC6F Compression Bolts 5/8–18 (8 req.)
A2313HC Drop Band
233HCF Bolt for Drop Band
2303HC Gasket, PTFE
56HC SERIES
PRESSURE GAGE
2303HC2KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite
A472E2 THERMOCOUPLE, 600mL 265HC20 Thermowell, 600 mL
A472E6 THERMOCOUPLE, 1200mL
288VBAD
265HC21 Thermowell, 1200 mL
MALE CONNECTOR 48HC Thermowell Gasket, silver
366VBA_
HEX COUPLING 48HCCN Thermowell Gasket, nickel
A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
526HC/581HC R/D 48HCFG Thermowell Gasket, gold plated
208HC15 ADAPTER, ANGLED A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, 1000 mL
A451VB STRAIGHT VALVE
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 2000 mL
209HC4
BUSHING 2585HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
2312HC Pyrex Liner, 600 mL
2312HC2 Pyrex Liner, 1200 mL
2312HC3HA PTFE Liner, 600 mL
2312HC4HA PTFE Liner, 1200 mL
A451VB2 ANGLE VALVE
420HC2 ADAPTER

208HC6ADAPTER

A451VB STRAIGHT VALVE

209HC4 BUSHING

2300HC19 HEAD

A2305HC
SPLIT RING ASSY
2304HC
Working Limits COMPRESSION RING

Maximum Working Pressure 2303HC GASKET

(T316SS) 5000 psi (345 bar)

Maximum Working Temperature
with PTFE confined flat gasket 350 °C
48HC SERIES GASKET
265HC20
THERMOWELL, 600mL
Recommended Bolt Torque: 265HC21
THERMOWELL, 1200mL
PTFE or Flexible Graphite
914HC LOCK NUT
2100 psi 25 ft - lbs
5000 psi 45 ft - lbs 257HC39 DIP TUBE,
600mL (OPTIONAL)
257HC40 DIP TUBE,
1200mL (OPTIONAL)
Note: For special material vessels add material code
2302HC
for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12. CYLINDER, 600mL
2302HC10
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Series 4650
56HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE
Model Size Head Style A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
526HC/581HC R/D
4651 250 mL VGR, thermowell 288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR
366VBA_ HEX COUPLING
4652 500 mL VGR, thermowell A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE

4653 1000 mL VGR, thermowell

Working Limits
Maximum Working Pressure* (T316SS)
6000 psi (414 bar) @ 350 °C
5900 psi (407 bar) @ 500 °C
Maximum Working Temperature* 500 °C
491HCAD NIPPLE

Recommended Bolt Torque: 154VB2 ELBOW

1452HC ADAPTER, GAGE

PTFE or Flexible Graphite
326HC COMPRESSION NUT
3000 psi 35 ft - lbs 366HC BUSHING

5000-6000 psi 40 ft - lbs

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

1836HC7 Head, VGR, thermowell
1835HC Head, “B" Socket, thermowell
1834HC Cylinder, 250 mL, 3.25" deep
1834HC2 Cylinder, 500 mL, 6.63" deep 1446HC ADAPTER
1834HC3 Cylinder, 1000 mL, 13.13" deep A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
457HC3KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite 197VB TEE, MALE
457HC2 Gasket, PTFE 1452HC ADAPTER
326HC COMPRESSION NUT
A3565HC Split ring, pair, w/ compression bolts 366HC BUSHING

1278HC6F Compression bolts for above (8 req.)

A472E THERMOCOUPLE, 250mL
A247HC2 Drop Band with set screws A472E2 THERMOCOUPLE, 500mL
A472E6 THERMOCOUPLE, 1000mL
SC3118SC04 Set screw for above 1836HC7 HEAD
A3565HC SPLIT RING ASSY
TX15SK 5/32 Socket screw key
248HC COMPRESSION RING
248HC Compression Ring
A247HC2 DROP BAND W/ SCREWS
48HC Thermowell gasket, silver 457HC3 SERIES GASKET
48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel 48HC SERIES GASKET
265HC THERMOWELL, 250mL
48HCFG Thermowell gasket, gold plated 265HC2 THERMOWELL, 500mL
265HC4 THERMOWELL, 1000mL
263HC Thermowell, 1" deep
265HC Thermowell, 3-1/4" deep
265HC2 Thermowell, 6-1/2" deep 914HC LOCK NUT

265HC4 Thermowell, 8" deep 1461HC2 DIP TUBE, 250mL

(OPTIONAL)
1461HC DIP TUBE, 500mL
424HC2 High Temp. Anti-seize lube, 1 oz. (OPTIONAL)
1461HC5 DIP TUBE, 1000mL
(OPTIONAL)
A472E Thermocouple, 7-1/2”, 250mL
1834HC CYLINDER, 250mL
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, 500mL 1834HC2 CYLINDER, 500mL
1834HC3 CYLINDER, 1000mL

A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 1000mL

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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Series 4660
A131VB
Model Size Head Style ANGLE VALVE A131VB
ANGLE VALVE
420HC2
4661 3.78 L One opening, TBD ADAPTER
658HC
4662 3.78 L VGR, thermowell ADAPTER, VALVE
658HC
4665 7.99 L One opening, TBD ADAPTER, VALVE A754HC
SPLIT RING ASSY
4666 7.99 L VGR, thermowell 659HC
COMPRESSION RING
655HC
Working Limits GASKET

Maximum Working Pressure

657HC103
(T316SS) 1900 psi (131 bar) HEAD

Maximum Working Temperature

with PTFE 350 °C

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal 660HC

CYLINDER, 1 GAL
657HC103 Head, VGR (two valves) & thermowell 660HC6
CYLINDER, 2 GAL
657HC100 Head, one 1/4” NPT opening
660HC Cylinder, 7.99 L (2 gal), 17.2” deep
660HC6 Cylinder, 3.78 L (1 gal), 8.62" deep
655HC Gasket, PTFE (6” ID)
655HC3KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite (6” ID)
A472E6
659HC Compression Ring THERMOCOUPLE, 1 GAL
A472E5
A754HC Split Ring with compression bolts THERMOCOUPLE, 2 GAL
754HCFDE Compression Bolts (10 required)
48HC Thermowell gasket, silver A707HC2
48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel R/D HOLDER ASSY
708HCP
48HCFG Thermowell gasket, gold plated SERIES R/D
265HC4 Thermowell, 8" deep
A935HC Thermowell, 16.68" deep
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 1 G
A472E5 Thermocouple, 21-1/2”, 2 G
56HCPD Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-1000 psi
56HCPF Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-2000 psi
56HCPG Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-3000 psi 94CA
PLUG
A131VB Angle Valve, 1/4" NPT (M)
A129VB Valve, Straight, 1/4” NPT(M) X 1/4”T 208HC15
GAGE ADAPTER
A147VB Valve, Straight, 1/4” NPT(M)
658HC Valve Extension 209HC4
ADAPTER BUSHING
208HC15 Gage Adapter, (2) 1/4” NPTF
94CA Plug, Hex Head 1/4” NPT, Brass 48HC SERIES GASKET
265HC4
686HC Dip Tube, 1 G THERMOWELL, 1 GAL
A935HC
686HC3 Dip Tube, 2 G THERMOWELL, 2 GAL
A92HWAD Connector for Dip Tube
NOT SHOWN:
A707HC2 Rupture Disc Assembly (Manual 231M) A92HWAD MALE CONNECTOR
686HC DIP TUBE, 1 GAL
708HCP10CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 1000 psi (OPTIONAL)
686HC3 DIP TUBE, 2 GAL
708HCP20CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 2000 psi (OPTIONAL)
708HCP30CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 3000 psi
2587HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture Recommended Bolt Torque:
894HC Pyrex Liner, 1 G PTFE Gasket 25 ft - lbs
894HC2 Pyrex Liner, 2 G Flexible Graphite 35 ft - lbs
894HC4HA PTFE Liner, 1 G
894HC5HA PTFE Liner, 2 G Note: For special material vessels add material code
for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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Series 4660Q
Model Size Head Style Working Limits
4661Q 3.78 L One opening, TBD Maximum Working Pressure
(T316SS) 1900 psi (131 bar)
4662Q 3.78 L VGR, thermowell
Maximum Working Temperature
4665Q 7.99 L One opening, TBD with FKM O-ring 225 °C
Maximum Working Temperature
4666Q 7.99 L VGR, thermowell with FFKM O-ring 300 °C
A131VB
Part No. Description O-ring Seal A131VB ANGLE VALVE
ANGLE VALVE
2690HC9 Head, VGR (two valves) & thermowell
420HC2 658HC
2690HC6 Head, one 1/4” NPT opening ADAPTER ADAPTER, VALVE
2692HC10 Cylinder, 3.78 L (1 gal), 8.62" deep A2265HC
SPLIT RING ASSY
2692HC20 Cylinder, 7.99 L (2 gal), 17.25" deep
A2265HC Split Ring with latches 658HC
2691HCJV
ADAPTER, VALVE
48HC Thermowell gasket, silver O-RING

48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel

48HCFG Thermowell gasket, gold plated
265HC4 Thermowell, 8" deep
2690HC9
A935HC Thermowell, 16.68" deep HEAD
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 1 G
A472E5 Thermocouple, 21-1/2”, 2 G
56HCPD Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-1000 psi
56HCPF Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-2000 psi 2692HC10
CYLINDER, 1 GAL
56HCPG Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-3000 psi 2692HC20
2691HCJV O-Ring, FKM CYLINDER, 2 GAL

2691HCJE O-Ring, EP
56HC SERIES
A129VB Valve, Straight, 1/4"NPT (M) x 1/4"T PRESSURE GAGE

A130VB Angle Valve, 1/4"NPT (M) x 1/4"T A472E6

THERMOCOUPLE 1 GAL
A472E5
A131VB Angle Valve, 1/4"NPT (M) THERMOCOUPLE 2 GAL

A147VB Valve, Straight, 1/4”NPT (M) A707HC2

R/D HOLDER ASSY
Rupture Disc Assembly 708HCP
A707HC2 SERIES R/D
(See Manual 231M)
708HCP10CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 1000psi
708HCP20CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 2000 psi
708HCP30CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 3000 psi
658HC Valve Extension
208HC15 Gage Adapter, (2) 1/4” NPTF
94CA Plug, Hex Head 1/4” NPT, Brass 94CA
PLUG
686HC Dip Tube, 1 G
208HC15
686HC3 Dip Tube, 2 G GAGE ADAPTER

A92HWAD Connector for Dip Tube 209HC4

BUSHING
2587HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture
48HC SERIES GASKET
894HC Pyrex Liner, 1 G 265HC4
THERMOWELL 1 GAL
894HC2 Pyrex Liner, 2 G A935HC
THERMOWELL 2 GAL
894HC4HA PTFE Liner, 1 G NOT SHOWN:
A92HWAD MALE CONNECTOR
894HC5HA PTFE Liner, 2 G 686HC DIP TUBE, 1 GAL
(OPTIONAL)
686HC3 DIP TUBE, 2 GAL
(OPTIONAL)
Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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Series 4670-4674 56HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE

A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE

Model Size Head Style 1446HC ADAPTER
4671 3.8 L One opening, TBD 208HC15 ADAPTER, ANGLED
94CAAD PLUG, HEX
4672 3.8 L VGR, thermowell
A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
4673 5.8 L One opening, TBD
4674 5.8 L VGR, thermowell 491HC NIPPLE
209HC4 BUSHING
A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
Working Limits
Maximum Working Pressure*
(T316SS) 3000 psi (207 bar) @ 500 °C 208HC13 ADAPTER, VALVE

[200 bar for CE orders] 209HC4 BUSHING

209HC11 ADAPTER, VALVE
Maximum Working Temperature*
209HC4 BUSHING
with PTFE 350 °C
with Flexible Graphite 500 °C

914HC LOCKNUT
Recommended Bolt Torque: 257HC28 DIP TUBE, 1 GAL
(OPTIONAL)
PTFE Gasket 257HC29 DIP TUBE, 1.5 GAL
3000 PSI 35 ft-lbs (OPTIONAL)
(≤ 350 °C)
Flexible Graphite
3000 PSI 45 ft-lbs
Gasket (≤ 500 °C)

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

1811HC6 Head, VGR (two valves) & thermowell
1810HC Cylinder, 3.8 L, 9.95" deep
1810HC3 Cylinder, 5.8 L, 15.19" deep
1812HCHA Gasket, PTFE (5-1/2” ID)
A472E6 THERMOCOUPLE, 1 GAL
1812HCKL Gasket, Flexible Graphite (5-1/2” ID) A472E5 THERMOCOUPLE, 1.5 GAL

659HC Compression Ring A1417HC R/D HOLDER ASSY

1415HCP SERIES R/D
A1423HC Split ring, pair, w/ compression bolts 1811HC6 HEAD
1278HC7F Compression bolt for above (16 req.) A1423HC SPLIT RING ASSY
265HC4 Thermowell, 7.75" deep
659HC COMPRESSION RING
265HC10 Thermowell, 11.87" deep
1812HCKL GASKET, GRAPHOIL
48HC Thermowell Gasket, silver
48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel NOT SHOWN:
2X 36HC5 HANDLE, HP/HT CYL
48HCFG Thermowell Gasket, gold plated
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, 1G
A472E5 Thermocouple, 21-1/2”, 1.5G
48HC SERIES GASKET
209HC4 Bushing 265HC4 THERMOWELL, 1 GAL
265HC10 THERMOWELL, 1.5 GAL
208HC11 Adapter, Valve, ¼ NPTM
208HC13 Adapter, Valve, ¼ NPTM X ¼ NPTF 1810HC CYLINDER, HP/HT, 1 GAL
1810HC3 CYLINDER, HP/HT, 1.5 GAL
208HC15 Adapter, Angled, two ¼ NPTF
A176VB Valve, ¼ NPTF
491HCAD Nipple, Hex, Brass, ¼ NPTM
1446HC Adapter, “A” cone, X ¼ NPTM
A1417HC Rupture Disc Assembly (See 231M)
2587HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
*For alternate ratings please consult Parr Instrument Company.
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Series 4676-4677 56HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE
A707HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
Model Size Head Style 708HCP SERIES R/D

4676 5 gallons One opening, TBD A472E5 THERMOCOUPLE

4677 5 gallons VGR, thermowell 1566HC2 ADAPTER, REDUCER

3X 1571HC HEAD LIFT RING

Working Limits
Maximum Working Pressure
(T316SS) 1900 psi (131 bar)
Maximum Working Temperature
with PTFE 350 °C

Recommended Bolt Torque:

PTFE Gasket
500 PSI 35 ft - lbs 48HC SERIES GASKET
265HC15 THERMOWELL
1000 PSI 70 ft - lbs
1500 PSI 100 ft - lbs
1900 PSI 135 ft - lbs

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

1557HC3 Head, VGR (two valves) & thermowell
1555HC Cylinder, 5 gal, 16.68" deep
1555HC4 Cylinder, 5 gal, w/ 1" NPT bottom opening
1559HC Gasket, PTFE (9-1/2” ID)
1559HC2KL Gasket, Flexible Graphite (9-1/2” ID) A279VBAD ANGLE VALVE

1554HC Compression Ring 1566HC ADAPTER

A1556HC Split ring, pair, with compression bolts

1556HCF Compression bolt for above (12 required) A279VBAD ANGLE VALVE
1566HCADAPTER
A278VBAD Valve, straight, 3/8" NPT (M), T316SS
420HC6 ADAPTER
A279VBAD Valve, angle, 3/8" NPT (M), T316SS
A1556HC SPLIT RING ASSY
265HC15 Thermowell, 15.94”
1554HC COMPRESSION RING
48HC Thermowell Gasket, silver
1559HC GASKET
48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel
48HCFG Thermowell Gasket, gold plated
1571HC Head Lift Rings
1557HC3 HEAD
1593HC Cylinder Lift Rings
275VBAD MALE CONNECTOR
1566HC Valve Extension
A472E5 Thermocouple, 21-1/2”, SS
56HCPD Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-1000 psi 1567HC DIP TUBE, 5 GAL
56HCPF Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-2000 psi
56HCPG Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-3000 psi 1555HC CYLINDER, 5 GAL
NOT SHOWN:
Rupture Disc Assembly 2X 1593HC CYLINDER LIFT RING
A707HC2
(See Manual 231M)
708HCP10CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 1000 psi
708HCP20CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 2000 psi
708HCP30CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 3000 psi
1567HC Dip Tube, 3/8” O.D.
275VBAD Connector, 3/8” NPT (M) x 3/8”T

Note: For special material vessels add material code for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.
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Series 4678-4679
Model Size Head Style 56HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE
4678 10 L One opening, TBD A472E5 THERMOCOUPLE

4679 10 L VGR, thermowell A707HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY

1566HC2 ADAPTER, REDUCER
Working Limits 3X 1571HC EYE, LIFT
Maximum Working Pressure NOT SHOWN:
2X 1593HC LIFT RING
(T316SS) 1900 psi (131 bar)
Maximum Working Temperature
with PTFE 350 °C

Recommended Bolt Torque:

PTFE or Flexible Graphite
500 PSI 25 ft - lbs
1000 PSI 50 ft - lbs
1500 PSI 75 ft - lbs
1900 PSI 100 ft - lbs

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

2957HC11 Head, VGR (two valves) & thermowell
2955HC Cylinder, 10 L
2955HC2 Cylinder, 10 L w/ ¾”NPT
A2956HC Split Ring
2956HCF Compression bolt for above (10 req.)
A278VBAD Valve, straight, 3/8" NPTM, T316SS
A279VBAD Valve angle, 3/8" NPTM, T316SS
265HC10 Thermowell, 12.12” A279VBAD ANGLE VALVE

48HC Thermowell Gasket, silver 1566HC ADAPTER

48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel A279VBAD ANGLE VALVE
48HCFG Thermowell Gasket, gold plated 420HC6 ADAPTER
1571HC Head Lift Rings
1593HC Cylinder Lift Rings A2956HC SPLIT RING ASSY

2959HC PTFE Gasket (7-3/4” ID) 2954HC COMPRESSION RING

2954HC Compression Ring
2959HC GASKET
1566HC Valve Extension
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”
56HCPD Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-1000 psi
56HCPF Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-2000 psi 2957HC11 HEAD

56HCPG Pressure gauge, 4-1/2", 0-3000 psi 275VBAD MALE CONNECTOR

Rupture Disc Assembly

A707HC2
(See Manual 231M) 1567HC2 DIP TUBE
708HCP10CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 1000 psi
48HC SERIES GASKET
708HCP20CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 2000 psi 265HC10 THERMOWELL
708HCP30CT Rupture disc, Inconel, 3000 psi
1567HC Dip Tube, 3/8” O.D. 2955HC CYLINDER, 10L
275VBAD Connector, 3/8” NPT (M) x 3/8”T

Note: For special material vessels add material code

for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.

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Series 4680
Model Size Head Style 56HC SERIES PRESSURE GAGE
A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
4680 1000 mL One opening, TBD
491HCAD NIPPLE
4681 1000 mL VGR, thermowell 1446HC ADAPTER
4682 1800 mL One opening, TBD 154VB2 ELBOW, 45 DEGREE
A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
4683 1800 mL VGR, thermowell
208HC17 ADAPTER, ANGLED
94CA PLUG, HEX HEAD
Working Limits
Maximum Working Pressure (T316SS)
6000 psi (414 bar) @ 350 °C
5000 psi (345 bar) @ 500 °C
A176VB STRAIGHT VALVE
4000 psi (276 bar) @ 600 °C
491HCAD NIPPLE
Maximum Working Temperature
208HC13 ADAPTER, VALVE
with PTFE 350 °C
with Flexible Graphite 600 °C 209HC4 BUSHING

Recommended Bolt Torque: 291HC2 NUT

257HC24 INLET TUBE, 1L
PTFE Gasket 2100 PSI 25 ft - lbs (OPTIONAL)
257HC5 INLET TUBE, 1.8L
PTFE or (OPTIONAL)
4000-6000 PSI 40 ft - lbs
Flexible Graphite

Part No. Description Flat Gasket Seal

1807HC11 Head, VGR, thermowell
1807HC4 Head, “B” Socket, thermowell
1806HC Cylinder, 1000 mL, 6.24" deep
1806HC3 Cylinder, 1800 mL, 10.62" deep
1808HCHA Gasket, PTFE (3-3/4” ID)
1808HCKL Gasket, Flexible Graphite (3-3/4” ID)
1314HC Compression Ring
A1316HC Split ring, pair, w/ compression bolts
1278HC6F Compression bolts for above (12 req.)
A472E3 THERMOCOUPLE, 1L
48HC Thermowell gasket, silver A472E6 THERMOCOUPLE, 1.8L
48HCCN Thermowell gasket, nickel A888HC2 R/D HOLDER ASSY
562HC/581 SERIES R/D
48HCFG Thermowell gasket, gold plated 366VBA_ HEX COUPLING
288VBAD MALE CONNECTOR
265HC6 Thermowell, 5.75" deep A1316HC SPLIT RING ASSY
265HC8 Thermowell, 10.19" deep 1314HC COMPRESSION RING
36HC5 Handles 1808HCKL GASKET GRAFOIL

1368HC Torque Wrench

1369HC Torque Adapter
A472E2 Thermocouple, 9-1/2”, SS 1807HC11 HEAD
NOT SHOWN:
A472E6 Thermocouple, 15-1/2”, SS 2X 36HC5 HANDLE, HP/HT CYL
2586HC Head/Cylinder Service Fixture 48HC SERIES GASKET
265HC6 THERMOWELL, 1L
1441HC Pyrex Liner, 1000 mL 265HC8 THERMOWELL, 1.8L

1442HC Pyrex Liner, 1800 mL 1806HC CYLINDER, 1L

1806HC3 CLYINDER, 1.8L
1441HCHA PTFE Liner, 1000 mL
1442HCHA PTFE Liner, 1800 mL Note: For special material vessels add material code
for head, cylinder and/or internal fittings per page 12.

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4316 & 4317 GAGE BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

Gage Block Parts List

Part No. Description
112VB4AK Valve needle
123VB2 Valve handle
126VB Lantern ring for high temp service (Use w/4VB4KL packing w/out 20VB)
20VB Valve seat, Kel-F
21VBAA Lantern ring (see also 126VB)
302VBAD Tube connector, 1/4"NPT (F) x 3/8 OD tube
325HC Compression Nut
326HC Compression nut for 3/8" tube
35HC Compression nut, short
365HC Connecting tube, 3/8" OD x 3” length
366HC Collar, L.H. thread, 3/8" tube
4VB3 Packing ring, PTFE (2 required)
4VB4KL Packing ring, Flexible Graphite
40HC Collar, L.H. thread
427HC Gage block, bare
433HC4 Rupture disc nut
49HC2 Orifice, cone bottom
51HC Connecting tube, 1/4" OD x 3-1/4"

A888HC2 Rupture Disc Assembly and Series 526HC Rupture Discs, Alloy 600 (See Manual 231M)
Part No. Description
526HCPD 1000 psi
526HCPF 2000 psi
526HCPG 3000 psi
526HCPH 5000 psi
526HCPJ 8000 psi
526HCPL 12000 psi
A888HC2 Rupture Disc Assembly
49HC2 Orifice Cone
527HC Orifice ring
433HC4 Safety Head Outlet

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Series 56HC Pressure Gages, 4-1/2” diameter, T316SS

Part No. Description
56HCPA 0-100 psi
56HCPB 0-200 psi
56HCPC 0-600 psi
56HCPD 0-1000 psi
56HCPF 0-2000 psi
56HCPG 0-3000 psi
56HCPH 0-5000 psi
56HCPK 0-10000 psi

Series 593HC Pressure Gages, 3-1/2” diameter, T316SS

Part No. Description
593HCP1AD 0-100 psi
593HCP2AD 0-200 psi
593HCP3AD 0-300 psi
593HCP6AD 0-600 psi
593HCPD 0-1000 psi
593HCPF 0-2000 psi
593HCPG 0-3000 psi
593HCP50AD 0-5000 psi
593HCPK 0-10000 psi
6VBAA Packing Cover
8VB2 Packing nut

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Gage Block Assembly Drawing

A1906EP_ 593HC SERIES 56HC SERIES

SERIES PRESSURE GAGE PRESSURE GAGE
PRESSURE (4316) (4317)
TRANSDUCER

A2599HC2 155VB
TRANSDUCER COOLING STREET TEE
BODY ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)

OPTIONAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER 49HC2 302VBAD

ORIFICE CONE FEMALE CONNECTOR
3/8T - 1/4 NPTF
6VBAA 21VBAA 20VBHB 427HC
PACKING LANTERN VALVE GAGE
COVER RING SEAT BLOCK 527HC
ORIFICE RING

526HC_ 433HC4
RUPTURE DISC SAFETY HEAD
123VB2 8VB2 112VB4AK 4VB3 OUTLET 1/4 NPTM
VALVE PACKING VALVE PACKING
HANDLE NUT NEEDLE GASKET
40HC 366HC
BUSHING BUSHING

325HC 326HC
COMPRESSION COMPRESSION
NUT NUT
SEE NOTE 1 SEE NOTE 1

365HC
51HC TUBE, INLET
TUBE, INLET

326HC
COMPRESSION
NUT
SEE NOTE 1

35HC 366HC
COMPRESSION BUSHING
NUT
SEE NOTE 2
40HC
BUSHING

4316 4317
"A" SOCKET "B" SOCKET
CONNECTION CONNECTION

NOTES:
1) APPLY ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND SPARINGLY TO THREADS AND TORQUE TO 20 LBS/FT.
2) APPLY ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND SPARINGLY TO THREADS AND TORQUE TO 15 LBS/FT.

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A1906EP_
SERIES
PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
(OPTIONAL)
593HC SERIES
PRESSURE GAGE

A2599HC2
TRANSDUCER COOLING
BODY ASSEMBLY
(OPTIONAL)
A1357E SERIES
THERMOCOUPLE

155VB
STREET TEE
(OPTIONAL)

A411VB2AD
MALE CONNECTOR
1/16T/1/8NPT BT

A147VB 154VB2
STRAIGHT ELBOW 49HC2 302VBAD
VALVE (OPTIONAL) ORIFICE CONE FEMALE CONNECTOR
(OPTIONAL) 3/8T - 1/4 NPTF
527HC
6VBAA 126VB ORIFICE RING
PACKING LANTERN RING
COVER

123VB2 8VB2 112VB4AK 4VB4KL 20VBHB 427HC2 526HC SERIES 433HC4

VALVE PACKING VALVE GASKET VALVE SEAT GAGE RUPTURE DISC SAFETY HEAD
HANDLE NUT NEEDLE BLOCK OUTLET 1/4 NPTM
40HC
BUSHING

325HC
COMPRESSION
NUT
SEE NOTE 1

51HC49
TUBE

35HC
COMPRESSION
40HC NUT
BUSHING SEE NOTE 2

NOTES:
1) APPLY ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND SPARINGLY TO THREADS AND TORQUE TO 20 LBS/FT.
2) APPLY ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND SPARINGLY TO THREADS AND TORQUE TO 15 LBS/FT.

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