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    About Actuated On/Off Valves
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    Choose the right automatic on/off valve based on power source, pressure, and flow rate.

    Severe-Duty Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Severe-Duty Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals.
    Also known as diaphragm valves, these have a PTFE body and seals that stand up to harsh acidic solutions. The diaphragm can handle dirty liquid, slurries, and abrasive media without damage. All valves operate on compressed air to automatically start and stop flow. You must control the air to the actuator using either an electric pilot valve (not included) or a manual on/off valve (not included). These valves don’t require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and outlet for operation.
    All have a single-acting actuator that only requires air pressure to open the valve; they automatically spring closed when the air turns off. The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. Valves are fail closed unless actuated.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    Overall
    Air
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Fitting
    Connection
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Connection
    Min. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Mounting Stud
    Screw Size
    No. of Mounting
    Studs
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    PTFE Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    1/4
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    0.760 psi @ 140° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 1752 1/8"2 1/8"2 7/8"1/8 NPT Female40602No46545K430000000
    1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    2.860 psi @ 140° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 2102 3/4"2 3/4"3 3/8"1/8 NPT Female60801/4"
    2No45185K24000000
     
    Pilot Valves

    High-Flow Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Assembled View. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. High-Flow Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals.

    Assembled View

    Image of Product. Exploded View. Back orientation. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. High-Flow Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals.

    Exploded View

    With a PVC body and a fluoroelastomer seal that can withstand aggressive and corrosive solutions, these valves are often used in chemical-processing applications. Their ball-valve design provides higher flow rates than other air-driven valves. They operate on compressed air to automatically start and stop flow faster than motor-driven valves. You must control the air to the actuator using either the included electric pilot valve or a manual on/off valve (not included). These valves don’t require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and outlet for operation. They are full port, so they do not restrict flow.
    All have union fittings on each end that separate into multiple pieces for easy installation and removal from your pipeline. Valves come with both threaded NPT fittings and unthreaded socket-connect female fittings.
    The actuator is secured to the valve body with a bracket for easy disassembly, maintenance, and repair. A visual flow indicator on the top of the actuator shows whether the valve is open or closed. All valves meet NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF/ANSI 372 Standards.
    Single Acting—Single-acting actuators only require air pressure to open the valve; they automatically spring closed when the air turns off. These valves are fail closed unless actuated.
    Double Acting—Double-acting actuators require air pressure to open and close the valve. Once actuated, these valves remain actuated until air pressure is applied, so they do not have a valve starting position.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    Overall
    Air
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Fitting
    Connection
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Connection
    Min. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Fasteners
    Included
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Dark Gray PVC Body with Wire Leads
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)—120V AC
    1 1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    90250 psi @ 70° FBall, Zero Pressure Drop40 to 1407 3/8"10 3/16"8 1/2"1/8 NPT Female80120NoNSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372
    5005K55000000000
    2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    150250 psi @ 70° FBall, Zero Pressure Drop40 to 1408"10 3/16"9 1/2"1/8 NPT Female80120NoNSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372
    5005K5600000000
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return—120V AC
    1
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    29250 psi @ 70° FBall, Zero Pressure Drop40 to 1405 3/8"9 3/16"7 1/4"1/8 NPT Female80120NoNSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372
    5005K54000000
     
    Double Acting: Air-to-Open, Air-to-Close—120V AC
    1
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    29250 psi @ 70° FBall, Zero Pressure Drop40 to 1405 5/16"6 1/4"7"1/8 NPT Female80120NoNSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372
    5005K51000000
    1 1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    90250 psi @ 70° FBall, Zero Pressure Drop40 to 1407 3/8"7 3/8"8 1/8"1/8 NPT Female80120NoNSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372
    5005K52000000
    2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    150250 psi @ 70° FBall, Zero Pressure Drop40 to 1408"8"9"1/8 NPT Female80120NoNSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372
    5005K5300000000
     

    Versa-Mount Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Versa-Mount Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Chemicals.
    With a chemical-resistant fluoroelastomer seal and no metal parts to corrode, these valves are often used in chemical-processing and water-treatment applications. The lightweight actuator and compact body are designed for installation in any mounting orientation. All valves operate on compressed air to automatically start and stop flow. You must control the air to the actuator using either an electric pilot valve (not included) or a manual on/off valve (not included). These valves don’t require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and outlet for operation.
    All have a single-acting actuator that only requires air pressure to open the valve; they automatically spring closed when the air turns off. The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. These valves are fail closed unless actuated.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    Overall
    Air
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Fitting
    Connection
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Connection
    Min. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Dark Gray PVC Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    28150 psi @ 70° FPiston, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 1403"7/8"3 5/16"1/8 NPT Female408041/4"-20
    No8170K230000000
    3/4
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    45150 psi @ 70° FPiston, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 1404"1 1/8"5"1/8 NPT Female408043/8"-16
    No8170K24000000
    1
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    75150 psi @ 70° FPiston, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 1404"1 1/8"5"1/8 NPT Female408043/8"-16
    No8170K25000000
     
    White Polypropylene Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    28150 psi @ 85° FPiston, Zero Pressure Drop0 to 1803"7/8"3 5/16"1/8 NPT Female408041/4"-20
    No8170K53000000
    3/4
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    45150 psi @ 85° FPiston, Zero Pressure Drop0 to 1804"1 1/8"5"1/8 NPT Female408043/8"-16
    No8170K54000000
    1
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    75150 psi @ 85° FPiston, Zero Pressure Drop0 to 1804"1 1/8"5"1/8 NPT Female408043/8"-16
    No8170K55000000
     
    Pilot Valves

    Air-Operated Air Flow Control Valves with Safety Shut-Off

    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Air Flow Control Valves. Air-Operated Air Flow Control Valves with Safety Shut-Off.
    Protect air-powered equipment in emergency shut-off situations—when system pressure drops, the air signal stops and these valves automatically close to stop cylinder motion, even at a mid-stroke. They control the speed of air-powered equipment by adjusting the volume of airflow. A pressure-release button allows you to exhaust any trapped air pressure from the system after shut down. Install them in pairs on cylinder exhaust ports, and use tee connectors (not included) to direct exhaust air from the cylinder to the air of the opposite valve, and to connect valves to a directional control valve. The elbow shape allows you to mount them directly to cylinder ports, eliminating additional tubing or piping between the cylinder and valve for better control and consistency than inline valves.
    Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × NPT Male Outlet × Female Air Pilot
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Flow Control Valves. Air-Operated Air Flow Control Valves with Safety Shut-Off, Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × NPT Male Outlet × Female Air Pilot.
    Valves with push-to-connect ports are for use with plastic or soft metal tubing. Insert tubing into the port.
    One Direction—One direction valves control flow as air exits the cylinder (meter out) and moves from the inlet to the outlet.
    Air Pilot
    Flow Rate @ 73
    psi, scfm
    For Inlet
    Tube OD
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Min.
    Max.
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Flow Adjustment
    Mechanism
    Flow Control Location
    (ISO Designation)
    Features
    Each
    Polybutylene Body—One Direction
    1/4"1/8
    10-32
    UNF
    0.1807.214525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N111000000
    1/4"1/4
    1/8
    NPT
    0.1807.214525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N11200000
    3/8"3/8
    1/8
    NPT
    0.1807.214525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N11300000
     
    Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × BSPP Male Outlet × Push-to-Connect Female Air Pilot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Flow Control Valves. Air-Operated Air Flow Control Valves with Safety Shut-Off, Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × BSPP Male Outlet × Push-to-Connect Female Air Pilot.
    Valves with push-to-connect ports are for use with plastic or soft metal tubing. Insert tubing into the port.
    One Direction—One direction valves control flow as air exits the cylinder (meter out) and moves from the inlet to the outlet.
    Two Direction—Two direction valves control airflow as it enters (meter in) and exits (meter out) equipment, and are often used to control the extension and retraction speed of an air cylinder at the same time.
    Flow Rate @ 87
    psi, scfm
    Flow Rate @ 100
    psi, scfm
    For Inlet
    Tube OD, mm
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    For Air Pilot
    Tube OD, mm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Min.
    Max.
    Min.
    Max.
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Flow Adjustment
    Mechanism
    Flow Control Location (ISO Designation)
    Features
    Each
    Nylon Body—One Direction
    61/4
    4Not Rated016.7714525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N1140000000
    81/8
    4Not Rated08.4814525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N115000000
    83/8
    4Not Rated030.914525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N116000000
    103/8
    4Not Rated033.214525 to 140DialExiting Cylinder (Meter Out)Pressure-Release Button2747N117000000
     
    Polybutylene Body—Two Direction
    61/8
    60.23408.114515 to 140Slotted ScrewExiting Cylinder (Meter Out), Entering Cylinder (Meter In)Pressure-Release Button2747N118000000
    81/4
    80.549018.914515 to 140Slotted ScrewExiting Cylinder (Meter Out), Entering Cylinder (Meter In)Pressure-Release Button2747N119000000
     
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