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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.

    Flanged Air-Driven On/Off Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Flanged Air-Driven On/Off Valves, 4 Bolt Holes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Flanged Air-Driven On/Off Valves, 8 Bolt Holes.

    4 Bolt Holes

    8 Bolt Holes

    To automatically start and stop flow faster than motor-driven valves, these operate on compressed air. You must control the air to the actuator using either the included electric pilot valve or a manual on/off valve (not included). Valves don’t require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and outlet for operation.
    The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. A visual flow indicator on the top of the actuator shows whether the valve is open or closed. The manual override allows you to operate the valve during power outages. Valves meet NSF/ANSI 61 for use with drinking water.
    All valves are lug style; their hole pattern matches ANSI flanges of the same pipe size. They can be sandwiched between two flanges, or bolt them directly to a single flange for servicing one end of the pipeline without depressurizing the other side.
    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.
    Bolts
    Air
    Pipe
    Size
    Flange
    OD
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Size
    Included
    Circle
    Dia.
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Connection
    Min. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Specs. Met
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Ductile Iron Body with Screw Terminals
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)—120V AC
    2
    6"45/8"No4 3/4"135250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2501 5/8"14 1/8"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N150000000
    3
    7 1/2"45/8"No6"300250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2501 3/4"15 15/16"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N16000000
    4
    9"85/8"No7 1/2"605250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2502 1/16"17 15/16"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N17000000
    6
    11"83/4"No9 1/2"1,620250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2502 3/16"22 1/2"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N1800000000
     
    Double Acting: Air-to-Open, Air-to-Close—120V AC
    2
    6"45/8"No4 3/4"135250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2501 5/8"13"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N11000000
    3
    7 1/2"45/8"No6"300250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2501 3/4"14 13/16"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N12000000
    4
    9"85/8"No7 1/2"605250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2502 1/16"17"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N13000000
    6
    11"83/4"No9 1/2"1,620250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop-30 to 2502 3/16"19 15/16"1/4 NPT Female40115API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2522N14000000
     

    Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Fuel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Fuel, 4 Bolt Holes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Air-Driven On/Off Valves for Fuel, 8 Bolt Holes.

    4 Bolt Holes

    8 Bolt Holes

    Use these valves to safely transfer fuel and oil. 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.
    The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. A visual flow indicator on the top of the actuator shows whether the valve is open or closed. The manual override allows you to operate the valve during power outages.
    All valves are lug style; their hole pattern matches ANSI flanges of the same pipe size. They can be sandwiched between two flanges, or bolt them directly to a single flange for servicing one end of the pipeline without depressurizing the other side.
    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.
    Bolts
    Overall
    Air
    Pipe
    Size
    Flange
    OD
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Size
    Included
    Circle
    Dia.
    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
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Ductile Iron Body with Screw Terminals
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)—120V AC
    2
    6"45/8"No4 3/4"Flanged
    135250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3501 5/8"8 1/4"14 5/8"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N150000000
    3
    7 1/2"45/8"No6"Flanged
    300250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3501 3/4"9 1/2"16 9/16"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N16000000
    4
    9"85/8"No7 1/2"Flanged
    605250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3502 1/16"10 13/16"18 9/16"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N1700000000
    6
    11"83/4"No9 1/2"Flanged
    1,620250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3502 3/16"14 5/8"23 5/16"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N1800000000
     
    Double Acting: Air-to-Open, Air-to-Close—120V AC
    2
    6"45/8"No4 3/4"Flanged
    135250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3501 5/8"5 9/16"13 1/2"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N11000000
    3
    7 1/2"45/8"No6"Flanged
    300250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3501 3/4"6 7/16"15 5/16"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N12000000
    4
    9"85/8"No7 1/2"Flanged
    605250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3502 1/16"8 1/4"17 1/2"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N13000000
    6
    11"83/4"No9 1/2"Flanged
    1,620250 psi @ 100° FButterfly, Zero Pressure Drop10 to 3502 3/16"9 1/2"20 9/16"1/4 NPT Female40115YesAPI Std 609, MSS SP-672529N1400000000
     

    Flanged Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves

    Automatically start and stop flow in flanged pipelines with these valves that operate on electricity. All are fail in place; upon loss of power, the valve will remain in its current position.
    The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. A visual flow indicator on the top of the actuator shows whether the valve is open or closed. Two single pole, double throw (SPDT) auxiliary switches allow you to connect these valves to temperature-monitoring equipment, programmable logic controllers, or conveyor sirens. The internal heater automatically turns on when the valve is actuated to prevent motor damage caused by condensation buildup. Valves meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for use with drinking water.
    All valves are lug style; their hole pattern matches ANSI flanges of the same pipe size. They can be sandwiched between two flanges, or bolt them directly to a single flange for servicing one end of the pipeline without depressurizing the other side.
    Ductile Iron Body with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves. Flanged Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves, 4 Bolt Holes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves. Flanged Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves, 8 Bolt Holes.

    4 Bolt Holes

    8 Bolt Holes

    With Manual Override—Valves with a manual override can be operated during power outages.
    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.
    Bolts
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Fitting
    Connection
    Port
    Type
    Flange
    OD
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Size
    Included
    Circle
    Dia.
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam
    Pressure @ Temp.
    Manual
    Override
    Valve Type
    Actuation
    Time, sec.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Specs. Met
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Fail in Place—24V AC/24V DC
    2
    Flanged
    Full6"45/8"No4 3/4"135250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    8-30 to 2501 5/8"7 3/8"17 5/16"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N150000000
    3
    Flanged
    Full7 1/2"45/8"No6"300250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    8-30 to 2501 3/4"7 3/8"18 11/16"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N16000000
    4
    Flanged
    Full9"85/8"No7 1/2"605250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    9-30 to 2502 1/16"7 3/4"21"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N1700000000
    6
    Flanged
    Full11"83/4"No9 1/2"1,620250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    27-30 to 2502 3/16"10 1/2"24 1/16"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N1800000000
     
    Fail in Place—120V AC
    2
    Flanged
    Full6"45/8"No4 3/4"135250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    8-30 to 2501 5/8"7 3/8"17 5/16"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N11000000
    3
    Flanged
    Full7 1/2"45/8"No6"300250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    8-30 to 2501 3/4"7 3/8"18 11/16"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N12000000
    4
    Flanged
    Full9"85/8"No7 1/2"605250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    9-30 to 2502 1/16"7 3/4"21"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N1300000000
    6
    Flanged
    Full11"83/4"No9 1/2"1,620250 psi @ 100° FNot RatedYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    27-30 to 2502 3/16"10 1/2"24 1/16"API Std 609NSF/ANSI 61
    2521N1400000000
     

    Sanitary Air-Driven On/Off Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Sanitary Air-Driven On/Off Valves.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Valve Repair Kits. Sanitary Air-Driven On/Off Valves.

    Actuator Repair Kits

    Use air pressure to automatically control the flow of liquids in sanitary environments, such as food and beverage processing plants. These valves connect to your liquid line with quick-clamp sanitary fittings, also known as tri-clamp connections, which are easier to remove and sanitize than threaded connections. You’ll need a gasket and clamp to connect them to another quick-clamp fitting (not included). They are also self-draining, so liquids drain completely and don’t pool on actuators or valves. The polished interior is extremely smooth, so there’s nowhere for bacteria to hide. Made of stainless steel, these valves won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. Their seal is FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    They are single-acting actuators, which open from the force of compressed air and close with an internal spring. You’ll also need either an electric pilot valve or a manual on/off valve (not included) to control the air flowing to the actuator. They open and close faster than motor driven valves and can be operated remotely, so they’re often used in automated liquid lines. Since they are fail closed unless air pressure opens them, these valves will stop the flow if there is a power outage or the air supply is cut. There must be a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet for these valves to work, meaning that the upstream pressure must be greater than the downstream pressure.
    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.
    Actuator Repair Kits—Actuator repair kits include replacements for all parts inside the actuator.
    Valves
    Actuator
    Repair Kits
    Air
    For Tube
    OD
    Gender
    Fitting
    Connection
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Overall
    Ht.
    For Air Connection
    Tube OD, mm
    Connection
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Each
    316 Stainless Steel Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    1"FemaleQuick Clamp
    27120 psi @ 70° F-40 to 4502 11/16"14"6Female70 to 115FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    4010N1100000004010N25000000
    1 1/2"FemaleQuick Clamp
    92120 psi @ 70° F-40 to 4503"14 13/16"6Female70 to 115FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    4010N120000004010N2500000
    2"FemaleQuick Clamp
    248120 psi @ 70° F-40 to 4503 1/8"15 1/8"6Female70 to 115FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    4010N130000004010N2500000
    3"FemaleQuick Clamp
    411120 psi @ 70° F-40 to 4503 1/4"15 3/4"6Female70 to 115FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    4010N15000000004010N2600000
    4"FemaleQuick Clamp
    880120 psi @ 70° F-40 to 4503 1/2"17"6Female70 to 115FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    4010N16000000004010N2600000
     

    Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves for Fuel

    Use these valves to safely transfer fuel and oil. They operate on electricity to automatically start and stop flow. All are fail in place; upon loss of power, the valve will remain in its current position.
    The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. A visual flow indicator on the top of the actuator shows whether the valve is open or closed. Two single pole, double throw (SPDT) auxiliary switches allow you to connect these valves to temperature-monitoring equipment, programmable logic controllers, or conveyor sirens. The internal heater automatically turns on when the valve is actuated to prevent motor damage caused by condensation buildup. The manual override allows you to operate the valve during power outages.
    All valves are lug style; their hole pattern matches ANSI flanges of the same pipe size. They can be sandwiched between two flanges, or bolt them directly to a single flange for servicing one end of the pipeline without depressurizing the other side.
    Ductile Iron Body with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves. Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves for Fuel, 4 Bolt Holes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves. Motor-Actuated On/Off Valves for Fuel, 8 Bolt Holes.

    4 Bolt Holes

    8 Bolt Holes

    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.
    Bolts
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Fitting
    Connection
    Flange
    OD
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Size
    Included
    Circle
    Dia.
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Manual
    Override
    Valve Type
    Actuation
    Time, sec.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Fail in Place—24V AC/24V DC
    2
    Flanged
    6"45/8"No4 3/4"135250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    810 to 3501 5/8"7 3/8"17 13/16"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N150000000
    3
    Flanged
    7 1/2"45/8"No6"300250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    810 to 3501 3/4"7 3/8"19 3/16"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N16000000
    4
    Flanged
    9"85/8"No7 1/2"605250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    910 to 3502 1/16"7 3/4"21 5/8"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N1700000000
    6
    Flanged
    11"83/4"No9 1/2"1,620250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    2710 to 3502 3/16"10 1/2"27 7/16"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N1800000000
     
    Fail in Place—120V AC
    2
    Flanged
    6"45/8"No4 3/4"135250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    810 to 3501 5/8"7 3/8"17 13/16"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N11000000
    3
    Flanged
    7 1/2"45/8"No6"300250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    810 to 3501 3/4"7 3/8"19 3/16"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N12000000
    4
    Flanged
    9"85/8"No7 1/2"605250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    910 to 3502 1/16"7 3/4"21 5/8"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N1300000000
    6
    Flanged
    11"83/4"No9 1/2"1,620250 psi @ 100° FYesButterfly
    Zero Pressure Drop
    2710 to 3502 3/16"10 1/2"27 7/16"API Std 609, MSS SP-672524N1400000000
     
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