Fabco-Air NV-55 with NPT ports - Anyone want one?

[EntropyIV]

I had several people asking about NPT instead of 10-32 ports (for direct mounting).
Anyone here be interested in that? More interest = lower price, so chime in if you are.

 

[hbosman]

I had several people asking about NPT instead of 10-32 ports (for direct mounting).
Anyone here be interested in that? More interest = lower price, so chime in if you are.

Definitely. 1/8 " NPT would be great.

 

[oldpunk]

I bet if word got out that the nv-55 came with a 1/8 npt port sales would climb a little. I would buy one to replace one I'm already happy with. I'd really like to mount it to my regulator. (without a tiny little fitting that I'd probably break)

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[EntropyIV]

I had several people asking about NPT instead of 10-32 ports (for direct mounting).
Anyone here be interested in that? More interest = lower price, so chime in if you are.

Got some pricing back from management.
We could offer a 1/16 and 1/8 NPT version of the NV-55 for about $30 list (maybe a little less).
Bodies would be a little larger diameter to accommodate the ports, and the 1/8 would be hex, not round. Also, no panel mount threads and nuts. Internals would be identical.

 

[Matt F.]

I think the 1/8" npt would net you the most sales.
You guys have a link/order info?

 

[hbosman]

Got some pricing back from management.
We could offer a 1/16 and 1/8 NPT version of the NV-55 for about $30 list (maybe a little less).
Bodies would be a little larger diameter to accommodate the ports, and the 1/8 would be hex, not round. Also, no panel mount threads and nuts. Internals would be identical.

$30.00 for 1/8 NPT? Sold, let me know how to order.

 

[Left C]

Fabco-Air NV-55 with NPT ports - Anyone want one?

I had several people asking about NPT instead of 10-32 ports (for direct mounting).
Anyone here be interested in that? More interest = lower price, so chime in if you are.

Great idea. I'm sure that the #10-32 threads have deterred quite a few of us.

Got some pricing back from management.
We could offer a 1/16 and 1/8 NPT version of the NV-55 for about $30 list (maybe a little less).

Very reasonable!

Bodies would be a little larger diameter to accommodate the ports,

This is fine.

and the 1/8 would be hex, not round.

I'm lost and confused here. What does this mean? What fittings would be used? Will the 1/8" not be female NPT?

With 1/16", would this be NPT?

I'm sorry for all the questions. I'm just not understanding what you mean by "hex and not round."

Also, no panel mount threads and nuts. Internals would be identical.

Sure. No problem.

 

[hbosman]

I thought he meant the shape of the body would be hex. If not, then I am confused too.

 

[Left C]

I thought he meant the shape of the body would be hex. If not, then I am confused too.

Thanks Henry! It makes sense now.

I had visions of using 1/8" Allen set screws. LOL

 

[hbosman]

Thanks Henry! It makes sense now.

I had visions of using 1/8" Allen set screws. LOL

No torx head screws.

 

[EntropyIV]

I thought he meant the shape of the body would be hex. If not, then I am confused too.

This is correct. 1/8 NPT would require hex shaped bar stock (instead of round) for the body.

 

[EntropyIV]

I think the 1/8" npt would net you the most sales.
You guys have a link/order info?

No ordering info yet. First we have to make them!
I have some final approval I have to go through before I can send it to production, but as soon as we have some made, I will get a link on here for ordering.

 

[EntropyIV]

Just to kind of nail it down, you guys would want 1/8 NPT ports in both the side and bottom ports, and a 13/16" hex body is acceptable?

Might be a little cheaper list to keep the 10-32 in the bottom, as we could use the same bottom caps for both variations.
Is it worth a couple bucks to have both ports the same?

 

[hbosman]

Just to kind of nail it down, you guys would want 1/8 NPT ports in both the side and bottom ports, and a 13/16" hex body is acceptable?

Might be a little cheaper list to keep the 10-32 in the bottom, as we could use the same bottom caps for both variations.
Is it worth a couple bucks to have both ports the same?

It would be better if the bottom was 1/8 npt since that is where we would want to attach it to the regulator or solenoid.

 

[Left C]

Ditto. 1/8" NPT on both.

 

[Matt F.]

Just to kind of nail it down, you guys would want 1/8 NPT ports in both the side and bottom ports, and a 13/16" hex body is acceptable?

Might be a little cheaper list to keep the 10-32 in the bottom, as we could use the same bottom caps for both variations.
Is it worth a couple bucks to have both ports the same?

1/8" ports are needed on both sides.

anything smaller than a 13/16" body? a 5/8" perhaps? I don't want a needle valve that is the diameter of a large spark plug hanging off my rig.

Thanks for providing an alternative.

 

[hani]

when do we order, i will be away for 3 weeks, but i will take 2.
hani

 

[EntropyIV]

I have the engineers modifying the print for the 1/8th NPT version.
I'll let you all know when I have more info.

 

[Left C]

Sounds great!

 

[Left C]

Is it possible to have some type of Vernier caliper micrometer handle as an option? Maybe something like Swagelok's or Ideal's.

Swagelok


Ideal (NOTE: this image shows the panel mount option with the micrometer handle; just look at the micrometer handle)

Swagelok's optional micrometer handle