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    About Directional Control Valves
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    Choose the right valve for your application by matching the actions you'll power to our flow diagrams.

    Key-Operated Two-Speed Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Key-Operated Two-Speed Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves.
    Because they require a key to operate, you can limit who is able to adjust these valves. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. Return actuation is by hand, so they stay actuated and return to their original position only when you move the actuator again. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount Type
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Each
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
     
    Hand Return
    51/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded11.30.3414 to 14526.57/8"1 5/8"5 5/8"Panel, Screw In1 1/4"No0.21"28444K340000000
     

    Key-Operated Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Key-Operated Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves.
    Because they require a key to operate, you can limit who is able to adjust these valves. Also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves, they create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Valves direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. They're fail closed to block airflow until actuated. Return actuation is by hand, so they stay actuated and return to their starting position only when you move the actuator again. In the off position, they exhaust air pressure from the system to the atmosphere, allowing equipment to reset so the action can be repeated.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure
    Range, psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount Type
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Each
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
     
    Hand Return
    31/4 NPT1/4 NPT33.531.050 to 14529.51 5/8"1 5/8"4 1/8"Panel, Screw In1 1/8"No0.22"28444K2000000
     

    Key-Operated Air-Release Valves for Water

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Vent Valves. Key-Operated Air-Release Valves for Water.
    Turn the key to manually release air from radiators, heaters, and other hot water equipment. These valves have a vented relief port that exhausts discharge directly. Body is nickel-plated brass for good corrosion resistance.
    Valves
    Replacement Keys
    Inlet
    Pipe
    Size
    Location
    Relief Port
    Location
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    NPT Male Inlet and Relief Vent
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass Body—Any-Angle Mount
    1/8
    		BottomSide15033 to 20013/16"1813K310000001813K2100000
     
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