NEEDLE VALVES

Features – PVC, CPVC & PP

Needle Valves provide proportional opening to needle travel
for more accurate metering applications and other fine
adjustment flow control applications. Special design PTFE
seal eliminates elastomer type seals or O-rings that can
contribute to chemical compatibility problems. PVC, CPVC
and Polypropylene valves are available with 1/4", 3/8" and
1/2" NPT female threaded ends in either standard Globe
Pattern or special Angle Pattern configuration that eliminates
need for additional elbow in various system setups.

• Chemical & Corrosion Resistant PVC, CPVC or PP

Construction
• Precision Metering Chamber
• Globe & Angle Body Configurations
• Removable Bonnet For Easy Disassembly & Cleaning
• Solid PTFE Stem Seal - No Elastomer Seal or Lubricants
Used
• Built-in Panel or Bracket Mounting Nut
Sample Engineering Specification • Easy-Grip Polypropylene Handle
All thermoplastic Needle Valves shall be constructed • PVC & CPVC Pressure Rated to 235 psi @ 73°F
from PVC, ASTM D 1784 Cell Classification 12454, CPVC, Polypropylene Pressure Rated to 150 psi @ 73°F
ASTM D 1784 Cell Classification 23447, or Polypropylene,
ASTM D 4101. All valves shall be globe pattern or angle
pattern body configuration with 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" female
NPT end connections. All valves shall have removable
Cv Values
bonnet cap with replaceable PTFE seal. No elastomer Size Globe Pattern Angle Pattern
seals shall be used. All valves shall have built-in panel 1/4" - 3/8" .310 .426
mounting nut and high impact polypropylene handles. All 1/2" .62 .78
PVC and CPVC valves shall be pressure rated to 235 psi Gallons per minute at 1 psi pressure drop.
and all Polypropylene valves to 150 psi for water @ 73°F, as
manufactured by Spears® Manufacturing Company.

Quick-View Needle Valve Selection Chart

PVC Part Numbers1,2
Valve
Globe Pattern Angle Pattern Pressure Rating
Size
Socket SR Threaded Threaded Socket SR Threaded Threaded
1/4" 5592-002 N/A 5591-002 5692-002 N/A 5691-002 PVC & CPVC 235 psi,
3/8" 5592-003 5591-003SR 5591-003 5692-003 N/A 5691-003 PP 150 psi Non-Shock
1/2" 5592-005 5591-005SR 5591-005 5692-005 5691-005SR 5691-005 Water @ 73°F
1: For CPVC Valve, add the letter “C” to the part number (e.g. 5591-002C)
2: For threaded Polypropylene Valve, add the letter “P” to the part number (e.g. 5591-002P, 5591-005PSR)

Temperature Pressure Rating

System Operating 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210
Temperature °F (°C) (38) (43) (49) (54) (60) (66) (71) (77) (82) (88) (93) (99)
Valve 235 211 150 75 50 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
PVC
Pressure (1.62) (1.45) (1.03) (.52) (.34) (-0-) (-0-) (-0-) (-0-) (-0-) (-0-) (-0-)
Rating 1/4"-1/2" 235 219 170 145 130 110 90 80 70 60 50 -0-
CPVC
psi (1.62) (1.51) (1.17) (1.00) (.90) (.76) (.62) (.55) (.48) (.41) (.34) (-0-)
(MPa) PP 150 105 90 80 65 50 45 30 20 -0- -0- -0-

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Panel Mounting Instructions

Spears ® Needle Valves may be easily mounted to panel or bracket ranging from 3/16" to 1/2" in thickness using the
accompanying template. Prepare mounting hole to panel opening dimensions. Slots may be cut in various positions to allow
more versatile orientation. Open valve partially. Remove Bonnet Cap with needle assembly (do not fully disassemble) and
Panel Nut from valve body. Insert valve body through mounting hole and seat lugs. Reinstall Panel Nut and tighten snug.
Carefully reinstall Bonnet Cap and needle assembly, tighten snug. Caution: Failure to partially open the valve or back the
needle off prior to re-assembly may damage needle when tightening Bonnet Cap.

1 Replacement Parts
No. Component Qty. Material
2 1 Handle 1 PP
2 Needle Stem 1 PVC/CPVC/PP
3 Panel Opening
3 Bonnet Cap 1 PVC/CPVC/PP
4 Stem Nut 1 GFPP
4 1.250
5 Panel Nut 1 PVC/CPVC/PP MIN.
6 Seal 1 PTFE 7/32" MIN.
6
5 7 Body 1 PVC/CPVC/PP
Body
Orifice
Body Orifice Dimensions
Valve Size Body Orifice Ø Ø1.00 MIN.
1/4 3/16"
3/8 3/16"

7 1/2 1/4"

Globe Pattern Dimensions

Valve End
A B
Size Connection
Ø 2"

3.00" MIN.
3.50" MAX.
Threaded 21/32
A A 3/16" 1/4
1/8" MIN. PANEL Socket 9/16
1-9/16" THICKNESS 1-3/16
Threaded 9/16
3/8
21/32" Socket 7/16
9/16"
Threaded 21/32
B
1/2 1-3/8
Socket 1/2
A 1-7/32"
2-3/8" Threaded Valve Dimensions apply to both
Standard and SR Threads.

Angle Pattern
Ø 2"

A 3.00" MIN.
3/16" Needle Valve Adapter Kit
3.50" MAX.
1/8" MIN. PANEL Part Number
THICKNESS
Valve O-ring
1-9/16"
Size Material PVC CPVC
21/32"
EPDM LVKE-002 LVKE-002C
B 1/4
FKM LVKV-002 LVKV-002C
Kit Includes:
5/8" B 1-7/32" 2 – O-rings
A 1 – End Connector Wrench
2 – 1/4" MPT x Mipt Adapters
2 – 1/4" MPT x 3/8" I.D. Tubing Barb Adapters

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