Supco BPV31 Piercing Valve (1/4, 3/8, 5/16in)

The ONLY valve with a permanent type, patented gasket application. Supco's Bullet Piercing Valve utilizes the same type of gasket found under the head plate of most air conditioning compressors. When installed, the gasket actually compresses the copper tubing .020" creating a permanent, leakproof seal that will withstand any pressure and temperature for the life of the unit.

• Patented valve gasket provides 50 times more sealing area than competitive 'O' ring types.
• A sealing force of over 180 inch lbs., torque tested with 450 lbs. pressure tested at 250°F.
• Piercing needle is engineered for concentricity and hardness to insure perfect seating every time.
• 500 PSI Maximum pressure.
• Non-positional mounting, no adapter valve required.
• Requires only 2" clearance for installation and operation.
• Hex key wrench included.
• Corrosion resistant.