Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15
A Closer Look at the Neon Controls Series 10 and 15 Pressure Regulators
Pressure regulators are essential components in many gas delivery systems. They control and monitor gas pressure to ensure consistent and reliable performance. The Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 are compact, single-stage pressure regulators designed for specialty, flammable, and industrial gases.
Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 Overview
The Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 provide accurate pressure control in a wide variety of industries and applications including:
- Laboratory and point-of-use gas systems
- Medical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage
- High purity gas applications
- Process analyzer gases
- Metal fabrication
- Petrochemical
- Specialty industrial gas cylinders
They feature a simple poppet and seat design for reliable performance and easy maintenance. The regulators also have a 10 micron filter element to protect the seat from particulates.
Key features and benefits include:
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sensitive, long life 316L stainless steel diaphragms
- Variety of body materials and connections
- Minimal internal unswept volume
- Accurate pressure control from 0-1000 psig
- Tight leakage control
- Wide operating temperature range
- Easy to service and maintain
Now let’s look at some of the technical details and options available with the Series 10 and 15 regulators.
Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 Technical Specifications
Operating Parameters:
- Maximum inlet pressure: 6000 psig / 415 bar
- Maximum outlet pressure: 2 to 1000 psig / 0.7 to 70 bar
- Proof pressure: 150% of rated pressure
- Operating temperature: -40°F to 185°F / -40°C to 85°C
Body Materials:
- Brass
- 316L stainless steel
- Monel
- Hastelloy C
- Titanium
- Electroless nickel plated brass
Seat Materials:
- Tefzel
- PEEK
- PCTFE
- Vespel
Port Sizes:
- 1/8″
- 1/4″
- 3/8″
- Other sizes available upon request
Flow Capacity:
- 0.03 to 0.58 flow coefficient
Flow Rate Performance
The Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 are available with a range of flow coefficients to suit different application requirements. The charts below illustrate the flow rates for regulators with 0.07 and 0.24 flow coefficients at different inlet and outlet pressures:
0.07 Flow Coefficient
| Outlet Pressure (psig) | Air Flow Rate (l/min) at 500 psig Inlet | Air Flow Rate (l/min) at 1000 psig Inlet | Air Flow Rate (l/min) at 2000 psig Inlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
| 10 | 90 | 95 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 | 105 | 110 |
| 20 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| 25 | 120 | 125 | 130 |
0.24 Flow Coefficient
| Outlet Pressure (psig) | Air Flow Rate (l/min) at 500 psig Inlet | Air Flow Rate (l/min) at 1000 psig Inlet | Air Flow Rate (l/min) at 2000 psig Inlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 275 | 300 | 325 |
| 50 | 250 | 275 | 300 |
| 75 | 225 | 250 | 275 |
| 100 | 200 | 225 | 250 |
As shown, the Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 can provide precise flow control across a wide range of inlet and outlet pressures. The flow coefficient can be optimized for specific gas delivery requirements.
Pressure Control Performance
The supply pressure has minimal impact on outlet pressure control. For example, with a 0.07 flow coefficient regulator, the outlet pressure only varies by 1.39% when supply pressure is reduced from 2000 psig to 500 psig.
With a higher 0.24 flow coefficient, the outlet pressure variation is only 2.06% over the same supply pressure range. This demonstrates the excellent regulation provided by the Series 10 and 15.
Model Number Breakdown
The regulators have a specific model numbering format to identify the different configurations:
- Series – 10 or 15
- Body material – Brass, 316L SS, etc.
- Outlet pressure range
- Flow coefficient
- Seat material – PCTFE, PEEK, Tefzel, etc.
- Diaphragm material
- Body connections
- Gauges – with, without, or customer supplied
Typical Complete Regulator Assembly
The Neon Control Regulators Series 15 is commonly supplied as a complete CGA assembly with inlet and outlet pressure gauges. This provides a ready-to-install regulator package.
Accessories and Options
A variety of accessories and options are available including:
- Inlet/outlet valves
- Relief valves
- Rupture discs
- Panel mounting kits
- Special calibration
- Locking adjustment knob
- Custom inlet/outlet connections
Case Uses
Medical Gas Systems
The Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 are well-suited for handling pure medical gases like oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide. Their high purity design prevents contamination. They can provide accurate pressure control for hospital gas manifolds, dental equipment, anesthesia machines, and other medical applications.
Fuel Gas Regulation
The Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 regulators are optimal for hydrocarbon fuel gases such as propane, natural gas, and acetylene. Their tight internal leak control and variety of seat materials allow both high pressure inlet gas and accurate low pressure outlet regulation. They are used for torch and welding gases, RV appliances, barbecue grills, and calibration gases.
Specialty Industrial Gases
The regulators can handle toxic, corrosive, and reactive gases used in industries like petrochemical processing, electronics manufacturing, food and beverage, aerospace, and more. Some examples are ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, silane, germane, arsine, phosphine, and other specialty electronic/chemical gases.
High Purity Gas Systems
Their minimal internal volume and high purity materials make the Series 10 and 15 well suited for ultra high purity (UHP) gas delivery. This includes gases like nitrogen, argon, helium, and hydrogen in analytic instrumentation, gas chromatography, ICP-MS, and other critical laboratory and process applications.
Liquids and Cryogens
With the addition of a liquid specific inlet filter, the regulators can also accurately control the outlet pressure of pressurized cryogenic liquids. This includes liquid argon, nitrogen, CO2, and inert liquified gases requiring low pressure regulation and vaporization.
The versatility and customizable construction of the Series 10 and 15 allow them to suit a wide variety of critical gas and liquid regulation applications across many industries.
Conclusion
The Neon Regulator Series 10 and 15 are versatile, high quality single-stage regulators designed for precise pressure control across a broad range of specialty gas applications.
With choices in flow capacity, materials, pressure rating, and connections, they can be customized to suit your specific requirements. The compact and lightweight design provides efficient gas regulation without taking up valuable space.
Looking for help selecting the right Neon Controls regulator for your application? Our gas delivery experts at Michigan Valve & Fitting have extensive experience with the Series 10 and 15 as well as other high purity pressure regulation solutions. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements. We’ll help you choose the ideal configuration to meet the needs of your process.