Angle Body Needle Valves

90° flow design for space-saving integration in crowded panels and skids

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What Are In-Line Needle Valves?

Angle body needle valves are a variation of the standard needle valve distinguished by a 90-degree flow pattern. Instead of the fluid entering and exiting along a straight line (in-line configuration), the flow is diverted within the valve body itself.

The angle design eliminates the need for a separate pipe elbow or 90-degree fitting, significantly reducing the overall footprint and weight of the assembly. This is crucial for crowded panels and skids.

Common applications include: panel-mounted instrumentation, crowded skid assemblies where linear space is limited, and installations where operator access and maintenance must be optimized.

✓ Eliminates separate elbow fittings — reduced footprint, fewer potential leak points

Technical Specifications

Pressure Rating

6,000 PSI | 10,000 PSI | 15,000 PSI

Connection Types

Female/Female Threaded (F/T-F/T)
Male/Female Threaded (M/T-F/T)
Male/Male Threaded (M/T-M/T)

Sizes

1/4" NPT | 3/8" NPT | 1/2" NPT | 3/4" NPT | 1" NPT

Materials

Stainless Steel 316/316L, Duplex, Alloy 625, Alloy 825, Hastelloy, Titanium, 6Mo, Monel 400
All materials NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 compliant for sour service

Seat Seal Options

Metal-to-metal (optional Stellite-coated) | PTFE | Graphite

Mounting

Standard | Panel mounting

Key Features

90° Flow Pattern

The flow is diverted within the valve body itself, with inlet and outlet ports at 90 degrees, eliminating the need for a separate pipe elbow or fitting at the valve.

Space Saving

The angle design significantly reduces the overall footprint and weight of the assembly compared to an in-line valve combined with a separate 90° elbow, crucial for crowded panels and skids.

Simplified Piping

Reduces the number of connections and weld points, enhancing system safety and reliability by limiting potential leak sources.

Improved Accessibility

The stem and handwheel assembly are oriented for easier operator access and maintenance compared to in-line designs, especially when mounted on panels.

Configuration Options

Angle body needle valves can be customized to meet your specific requirements:

Bonnet Types

• Standard Screwed
• OS&Y (Outside Screw & Yoke)
• Bolted Bonnet
• Extended (for cryogenic)

Special Features

• Panel mounting
• Lockable operators
• Anti-tamper design
• OS&Y API 602

End Connections

• F/T – F/T (Female/Female)
• M/T – F/T (Male/Female)
• M/T – M/T (Male/Male)
• Custom configurations

Where In-Line Valves Excel

Angle body needle valves are the ideal choice for:

Crowded panels and skids where a straight-through valve would not fit

Panel-mounted instrumentation requiring optimized operator access

Applications requiring 90° flow direction change without additional elbow fittings

Installations where minimizing weld points and connections is a safety priority

Need a different configuration?

Explore our In-Line valves for straight-through flow designs, or Multiport valves for complex instrumentation setups.

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