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    21 Products
    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

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Severe-Duty Air-Driven On/Off Valves.
    Also known as diaphragm valves, these have a diaphragm that can handle dirty liquid, slurries, and abrasive media without damage. They 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). Valves don’t require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and outlet for operation. All meet ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV for tight shutoff and have a leakage rate of less than 0.01%.
    All valves have a single-acting actuator that only requires air pressure to actuate the valve; they automatically return to the valve starting position when the air turns off. The actuator is secured to the valve body with a bracket for easy disassembly, maintenance, and repair. These valves are fail closed unless actuated.
    316 Stainless Steel Body—316 stainless steel valves are more corrosion resistant than bronze valves.
    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.
    Air
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Valve
    Lg.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Connection
    Min. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Bronze Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    3/4
    FemaleNPT
    7400 psi @ 400° F400 psi @ 400° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 4005 1/2"12 3/4"1/4 NPT Female020ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV5693T37000000000
    1
    FemaleNPT
    11400 psi @ 400° F250 psi @ 400° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 4007 3/16"15.1"1/4 NPT Female018ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV5693T3800000000
    1 1/4
    FemaleNPT
    20400 psi @ 400° F250 psi @ 400° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 4008 7/8"15 7/8"1/4 NPT Female020ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV5693T3900000000
    1 1/2
    FemaleNPT
    25400 psi @ 400° F150 psi @ 400° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 4008 7/8"15 7/8"1/4 NPT Female020ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV5693T30100000000
    2
    FemaleNPT
    30400 psi @ 400° F75 psi @ 400° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop35 to 4008 7/8"15 7/8"1/4 NPT Female020ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV5693T31100000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    1
    FemaleNPT
    10310 psi @ 450° F310 psi @ 450° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop-20 to 4504 1/2"14"1/4 NPT Female050ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV, ASME B16.344544K5100000000
    1 1/2
    FemaleNPT
    22200 psi @ 450° F200 psi @ 450° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop-20 to 4505"14 3/8"1/4 NPT Female050ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV, ASME B16.344544K5200000000
    2
    FemaleNPT
    42100 psi @ 450° F100 psi @ 450° FDiaphragm, Zero Pressure Drop-20 to 4506"14 1/2"1/4 NPT Female050ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV, ASME B16.344544K5300000000
     
    Pilot Valves

    Air-Operated Air On/Off Valves

    Also known as blocking valves, these valves are activated by an air signal to turn equipment on and off. They allow airflow when an air signal is applied to the air pilot. When the air supply is removed, the valve closes, trapping air in the system.
    NPT Female Inlet × NPT Male Outlet × UNF Female Air Pilot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Air-Operated Air On/Off Valves.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve. When selecting between valves with the same port size, choose the valve with the higher flow coefficient to ensure it provides enough airflow to operate your system.
    Flow Rate @ 100
    psi, scfm
    Overall
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    Air Pilot
    Thread Size
    For Air
    Pilot Tube OD
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Min.
    Max.
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Brass Body
    1/8
    1/8
    10-32
    5/32"0.640151450 to 1601"1"2"62395K610000000
    1/4
    1/4
    10-32
    5/32"0.870201450 to 1601"1"2"62395K62000000
    3/8
    3/8
    10-32
    5/32"2.060451450 to 1601 3/8"1 1/8"2 3/16"62395K63000000
     
    Push to Connect Female Inlet × NPT Male Outlet × Push to Connect Female Air Pilot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Air-Operated Air On/Off Valves.
    Valves with push-to-connect ports are for use with plastic or soft metal tubing. Insert tubing into the port.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve. When selecting between valves with the same port size, choose the valve with the higher flow coefficient to ensure it provides enough airflow to operate your system.
    Flow Rate @ 100
    psi, scfm
    Overall
    For Inlet
    Tube OD
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    For Air
    Pilot Tube OD
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Min.
    Max.
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Brass Body
    1/4"1/8
    5/32"0.640151450 to 1601 1/8"1"2"62395K650000000
    1/4"1/4
    5/32"0.870201450 to 1601 1/8"1"2"62395K66000000
     

    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

    Compact Severe-Duty Air-Driven On/Off Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated On/Off Valves. Compact Severe-Duty Air-Driven On/Off Valves.
    Less than half the height of standard severe-duty valves, these fit in small spaces and low-clearance pipelines. They have a diaphragm that can handle dirty liquid, slurries, and abrasive media without damage. All 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). Valves require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet for operation; the upstream pressure must be greater than the downstream pressure.
    All valves have a single-acting actuator that only requires air pressure to actuate the valve; they automatically return to the valve starting position when the air turns off. The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear.
    Fail-Closed Valve—Fail closed valves are closed unless actuated.
    Fail-Open Valve—Fail open valves are open 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
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Bronze Body
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Fail Closed)
    1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    2.5250 psi @ 180° FDiaphragm, Pressure Drop Assisted-20 to 1802 7/8"2 7/8"4"1/8 NPT Female2045No8168K110000000
    3/4
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    2.5250 psi @ 180° FDiaphragm, Pressure Drop Assisted-20 to 1802 7/8"2 7/8"4"1/8 NPT Female20No8168K12000000
    1
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    12250 psi @ 180° FDiaphragm, Pressure Drop Assisted-20 to 1805 7/8"5 7/8"7"1/4 NPT Female20No8168K1300000000
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Close, Spring Return (Fail Open)
    1/2
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    2.5250 psi @ 180° FDiaphragm, Pressure Drop Assisted-20 to 1805 7/8"5 7/8"4"1/8 NPT Female2045No8168K21000000
    3/4
    FemaleNPT
    Threaded
    2.5250 psi @ 180° FDiaphragm, Pressure Drop Assisted-20 to 1805 7/8"5 7/8"4"1/8 NPT Female2045No8168K22000000
     
    Pilot Valves
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