Product Overview
Used Whitey Swagelok SS-63TS8-KS 1/2" Stainless Steel Ball Valve
Presented here is a Whitey by Swagelok 60 Series stainless steel ball valve with 1/2" Swagelok tube-fitting ends, built for straightforward on-off control in instrumentation and process piping.
This is a known, widely deployed valve platform where buyers are typically confirming the exact model, end connection, and construction rather than learning how a ball valve works.
Product Condition
Sold as used. The valve shows clean cosmetic appearance and smooth mechanical operation. It does not appear to have been placed into service, but prior installation history cannot be verified. No pressure testing or certification has been performed by the seller.
Product Overview
The SS-63TS8-KS is part of Swagelok’s stainless steel 60 Series, a three-piece, straight-through ball valve design intended for general-purpose shutoff. The swing-out body construction supports maintenance or inspection without disturbing the tube connections. This valve is designed for clean, compatible fluids and gases typically found in instrumentation and light process systems.
Key Features
- Whitey by Swagelok 60 Series stainless steel ball valve
- 2-way straight-through flow pattern
- Three-piece swing-out body construction
- Stainless steel body, ball, and stem
- 1/2" Swagelok tube-fitting connections on both ends
- Reinforced PTFE seat design with spring loading
- Live-loaded stem packing for consistent sealing
- Model designation SS-63TS8-KS as marked
Applications
- Instrumentation tubing systems
- Process sampling and isolation points
- Gas distribution panels
- Laboratory fluid handling setups
- OEM equipment maintenance or replacement
- Industrial prototyping and test stands
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the ends NPT or compression?
The valve has Swagelok tube-fitting ends sized for 1/2" tubing, not pipe thread connections.
What does the “KS” suffix indicate?
“KS” is an internal Swagelok option code layered onto the SS-63TS8 base design. Without factory documentation, it is best treated as a standard SS-63TS8 valve unless visible features indicate otherwise.
Has this valve been pressure tested?
No. The valve has been visually inspected and function-checked only. It has not been pressure tested or recertified by the seller.
Is this suitable for safety-critical service?
Application engineers should verify compatibility with pressure, temperature, media, and regulatory requirements before use in any critical system.
This valve is best suited for buyers who already specify Swagelok 60 Series hardware and need a correct-fit stainless shutoff component for an existing tubing system.
