Description
TA321 Low-Profile Breather Valve
Conforms to MS18014-1
The TA321 is a compact, low-profile breather valve featuring a captive knurled twist knob for manual operation. Its black anodised aluminium construction makes it suitable for use in thin-walled containers. The valve installs through a 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) diameter hole and is supplied with a mounting nut and gasket.
Specifications:
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Material: Aluminium housing
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Finish: Black anodised
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Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.50 ± 0.015 in. (12.7 ± 0.38 mm)
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Installation Torque: 15–20 in-lbs (1.7–2.3 N·m)
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Maximum Wall Thickness: 0.08 in. (2 mm)
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Weight: 0.013 lbs (6 grams)
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Mounting Hardware: Nut and gasket included
Note: For wall thicknesses under 0.02 in. (0.5 mm), a washer (P/N MS15795-855, sold separately) is recommended.
For Threaded Boss Installations:
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Thread Size: 0.468-32 UNS-2B
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Thread Relief: 0.50 ± 0.015 in. (12.7 ± 0.38 mm) diameter with a minimum counterbore depth of 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)
Applications:
The TA321 is suitable for use with enclosures rated NEMA 1, 2, 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 5, 6, 12, 12K, and 13, as well as IP65 and IP67. It may also be appropriate for use with other NEMA or IP-rated enclosures depending on the specific application.




