Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of pressure gauge cocks in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

A pressure gauge cock (otherwise known as a stopcock) is an adjustable safety device that is used to protect a piping system against high or low pressures that surpass the range of the pressure gauge.

• Material: Brass BS 2874-CZ 121 Polished Finish as Standard
• Hydraulic Test Pressure: 300 psi (21 bar)
• Connections: 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″ F/F F/M

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of test points with red or blue cap straps in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

A test point in a piping system allows access to the piping system and the live water distribution. It allows pressure or temperature measurements to be taken at different points.

The colour coded straps are used to ensure the cap of the test point isn’t lost and so that different test points can be identified.

Technical data

• Max Pressure: PN25
• Max Temperature: 120°C
• Thread Size: ¼” or ½” male taper
• Thread Complies With: BS EN 10226

Construction details

• Body: Brass (BS EN 12164 CW614N) Core: EPDM
  Cap: Brass (BS EN 12164 CW614N) Cap Seal: EPDM

Contact the Special Metric Materials sales team on 0161 343 0840 for more information on our test points with red or blue cap straps, detailed product sheets and to place an order.

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of 63mm Pressure Gauges and 100mm Pressure Gauges in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK. Pressure gauges are used to measure pressure of fluid liquids and gases to ensure there are no leaks or pressure changes that may affect the operation of the whole piping system.

63mm Pressure Gauges can be used to measure the pressure of fluid liquids and gases up to 25 bar. 100mm Pressure Gauges are designed for use with gases and liquids that will not obstruct the pressure system or corrode copper and are used within heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems.

Technical data

• Case and Bezel: Stainless steel AISI 304
• Window: Shatter resistant acrylic
• Damping liquid: Bidistilled glycerine
• Connection: Brass
• Sensitive Element: Copper alloy bourdon tube; phosphor bronze for pressure 100-690 bar
• Mechanism: High precision watchmakers brass
• Joints: Soldered in tin alloy or silver alloy for pressure above 60 bar
• Indicator: Tempered steel
• Dial: Stover enamel on aluminium
• Accuracy: Class 2.5

Contact the Special Metric Materials sales team on 0161 343 0840 for more information on our 63mm Pressure Gauges and 100mm Pressure Gauges, detailed product sheets and to place an order.

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of bi-metallic thermometers in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

These include:

• 4” horizontal bi-metallic thermometers with 2” pockets
• 4” horizontal bi-metallic thermometers with 4”pockets
• 4” vertical bi-metallic thermometers with 2” pockets
• 4” vertical bi-metallic thermometers with 4” pockets

Service & application

• Compliant with BS 1041 Section 2.2: 1989, also DIN 16203 and DIN 16204
• Quality bimetallic movement
• Black steel case with press-in acrylic window and chrome bezel
• Supplied complete with brass pocket 1/2” BSP x 12mm O/D

 Sizes & dimensions

• 100mm case, bottom and back connection: Pocket Length (L) = 50mm, 100mm and 150mm.
• 150mm case, bottom and back connection: Pocket Length (L) = 100mm.

 Optional extras

• Dual scale
• Other pocket lengths and materials
• Alternative ranges, i.e. 0-160°C & F, 0-250°C & F
• Custom logo on window

Contact the Special Metric Materials sales team on 0161 343 0840 for more information on our range of mimetallic thermometers, detailed product sheets and to place an order.

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of Y strainers in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

A Y strainer valve is shaped like a Y and is used to filter debris from steam, gas or liquid and ultimately prevent damage to a pipeline system.

Technical data

• PN16 flanged ends
• 5mm perforations
• Suitable for saturated steam up to 10 bar
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +120°C at 16 bar -10°C to +230°C at 12.8 bar
• Maximum Working Pressure: 16 bar
• Dimensions: 2” – 8”

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of fully lugged butterfly valves in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

A fully lugged butterfly valve has lugs on the valve flanges that can serve as bolt connections. They allow different lengths of pipe to be removed and replaced independently from each other.

 Technical data

• To suit PN16 flanges
• Ductile iron body
• Stainless steel disc
• EPDM liner
• WRAS approved
• Working Temperature: -20°C to +120°C
• Maximum Working Pressure: 16 bar
• Dimensions: 1.1/2” – 24”
• Gear box dimensions: 1.1/2” – 24”

Contact the Special Metric Materials sales team on 0161 343 0840 for more information on our fully lugged butterfly valves, detailed product sheets and to place an order.

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of dual plate wafer check SS plates in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

 Technical data

• Can be mounted between PN16 and ANSI150 flanges
• WRAS approved
  Can be installed in any position
• Working Temperature: 0°C to +85°C
• Maximum Working Pressure: 16 bar
• Dimensions: 2” – 12”

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of flanged untied rubber flexible connectors in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

Rubber pump flexible connectors are used on parts of a piping system that are prone to vibration. They are used to reduce the transmission of noise and vibration. Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of Rubber pump flexible connectors in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

Technical data

• Working Temperature: -10 to 90°C
• Working Pressure: 16 Bar at Ambient
• Vacuum Rating: 700mm HG
• Applicable Fluids: Water, Warm Water, Sea Water, Air, Weak Acid
• Test Pressure: 1.5 x Working Pressure (24 Bar maximum)
• Flanges Standard: EN1092-1, PN16 as standard

Materials of construction

• Body (Outer Layer): EPDM
• Body (Inner Layer): EPDM
• Reinforcing Fabric: Nylon Fabric
• Wire: Hard Steel Wire
• Flange: Mild Steel (Galvanised)

Contact the Special Metric Materials sales team on 0161 343 0840 for more information on our flanged united rubber flexible connectors, detailed product sheets and to place an order.

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of Brass Ball Valves in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK. The full flow brass ball valves we have in stock are approved for use in water fittings in the UK under the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS). They can be used for water, non-corrosive liquid and saturated vapours and are suitable for domestic water services, heating, air conditioning plants and compressed air systems.

Technical data

• Full bore
• BSPP threads
• WRAS approved
• Blue and green levers available on request
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +120°C
• Maximum Working Pressure: 25 bar
• Dimensions: ¼” to 4”

Special Metric Materials has a comprehensive range of BSP Ball Valves in stock, ready for next day delivery across the UK.

Technical data

• Full bore
• BSPP threads
• Investment casting
• Blowout proof stem
• Locking lever or wing handle for sizes ¼” to ½”
• Working Temperature: -20°C to +200°C
• Maximum Working Pressure: 63 bar
• Dimensions: ¼” to 3”