DAWSONS-TECH Pressure Gauge Cock Series : VGC11 & VGC13 are having compact, rugged & Live Loaded Stem design & construction, which is installed between Pressure Gauge and Pipe which is used to isolate the Pressure Gauge from the pressure media in order to inspection or replacement of the Gauge where the pressure is continuously pulsating.

Features / Benefits :
  • Replaceable PTFE Packing design.
  • 2 Way design.
  • Manufactured from Bar Stock.
  • Available in Material SS316L.
  • Every Gauge Cock is pressure tested.
Operating Parameters :
  • Pressure Rating: ≤ 368 PSIG (25 Bar)
  • Temperature Rating: ≤ 100o C
  • End Connections :1/4" to 1/2" Male / Female BSP / BSPT / NPT Pipe Threads, M20 x 1.5 & M22 x 1.5 Metric Threads.
Applications :
  • Shut-off device for pressure measuring Instrumentations for measurement of Liquid, Gases and Vapours.

Material of Construction : VGC11
Sr. No.DescriptionMaterial
1HandlePhenolic
2StemSS316L
3PackingPTFE
4BodySS316L
5CapSS316L
6SpringStainless Steel
7Thrust BearingPEEK
8NutStainless Steel

Material of Construction : VGC13
Sr. No.DescriptionMaterial
1HandlePhenolic
2StemSS316L
3PackingPTFE
4BodySS316L
5CapSS316L
6Thrust BearingPEEK
7SpringStainless Steel
8NutStainless Steel
9Swivel NutSS316L
Installation :
  • The Gauge Cock is to be installed as per approved installation rules of technology. The connection to the pipeline is always on the hexagon side.
  • Suitable flat seal has to be installed between the Gauge Cock and the Pressure Gauge.
  • As an alternate, the Pressure Gauge can be tightened by screwing into the Gauge Cock with suitable thread sealant.
Operation & Maintenance :
  • Switching between the settings “Operation, Venting and Blowing-off” should be as per shown in the illustrations.
  • With Live Loading Stem in place, there will be no re-adjustment required during its operations at low or extreme temperature. However, if at all required, slight re-adjustment of Cock can be done by carefully screwing the Nut which will re-ensure tightness guarantee.

Standard Configuration Dimensions :
End ConnectionDimensions in mmDawsons-TechPart No.
ABCA/F
1/4" BSP (Male x Female)73.047.052.022.0VGC11-MF4G
1/2" BSP (Male x Female)80.057.064.027.0VGC11-MF8G
1/4" NPT (Male x Female)73.047.052.022.0VGC11-MF4N
1/2" NPT (Male x Female)80.057.064.027.0VGC11-MF8N
M20 x 1.5 (Male x Female)80.057.064.027.0VGC11-MF20M
M22 x 1.5 (Male x Female)80.057.064.027.0VGC11-MF22M
1/4" BSP (Female x Female)70.047.052.022.0VGC11-FF4RG
1/2" BSP (Female x Female)80.057.064.027.0VGC11-FF8RG
1/4" NPT (Female x Female)70.047.052.022.0VGC11-FF4N
1/2" NPT (Female x Female)80.057.064.027.0VGC11-FF8N
1/4" BSP (Male x Swivel Nut)55.047.052.022.0VGC13-MSN4G
1/2" BSP (Male x Swivel Nut)80.057.064.027.0VGC13-MSN8G
1/2" BSP x M22 x 1.5 (Male x Swivel Nut)80.057.064.027.0VGC13-M8G-22M
M20 x 1.5 (Male x Swivel Nut)80.057.064.027.0VGC13-MSN20M
M22 x 1.5 (Male x Swivel Nut)80.057.064.027.0VGC13-MSN22M
Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.
 
Note :
(1) Gauge Cock with Flange are available on request.
(2) Customized Gauge Cock are available on request.