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What is a Pneumatic Actuated Ball Valve?
A pneumatic actuated ball valve uses compressed air to automate the control of media. Pneumatic actuated ball valves don’t rely on a motor, but they do require electricity when paired with an integral pilot or solenoid valve.
Here’s a breakdown of the components:
Pneumatic: Refers to the use of pressurized air or gas to create energy. Actuator: The component that is used to automate control of the ball valve. Ball Valve: A quarter-turn on/off valve that controls flow of media via a pivoting ball
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Double-Acting Pneumatic Actuated Ball Valve
The actuator uses compressed air to both open and close the ball valve. This is the most popular option and the best choice for the majority of applications. In the event of a power loss, the actuator will return the ball valve to the closed position.
Used For:
Low to high cycle applications where compressed air is accessible, and that require a power loss failsafe and compact design.
Spring-Return Pneumatic Actuated Ball Valves
Compressed air is used to open the ball valve. When air pressure is a removed, a failsafe spring forces the ball valve closed. In the event of a power or compressed air failure, the valve will return to the closed position.
Used For:
Moderate cycle applications with access to compressed air, and that require a failsafe in event of compressed air or power loss.
A Gemini Valve industry first, these ball valves combine the service life of our double-acting models with the failsafe feature of spring-return models. The actuator operates as a double-acting actuator, but includes spring return modules to ensure the valve fails closed in the event of power or compressed air loss.
Used For:
High cycle applications where compressed air is accessible, and a failsafe is required in event of compressed air or power loss.
Solenoid Valve
A solenoid valve is used to pilot air to the pneumatic actuator to automate the flow of media. All pneumatic actuated ball valves require some form of air control valve to operate. Our GP Solenoid Valves flush mount to the actuator via a NAMUR-compatible interface and act as an integral component of the assembly. This component is optional and may not be required if a solenoid bank or other air control device is utilized.
Used For:
All pneumatic actuated ball valves require solenoid valves to automate the delivery of compressed air to the actuator.
When a Pneumatic Actuated Ball Valve is Necessary
Pneumatic actuated ball valves are found in factories and manufacturing facilities. They are also commonly used on OEM equipment where compressed air is accessible, such as liquid filling equipment or automotive fluid fill systems.
You’ll also find these ball valves in use in the following industries:
Designed for high cycling, our Performance Automation Series of pneumatic actuated ball valves offers exceptional service life in a compact, low-cost package.
These ball valves feature a superior valve-to-actuator mounting system and space-saving design. Additional features include:
Double-Acting, Double-Acting with Failsafe & Spring-Return Models
Proven Rack & Pinion Design
1/2 to 1 Second Cycle Time
Aluminum Body with Hard Anodized Surfaces
Temperature: -30° to 350°F (Model Dependent)
Air Supply Required: 60 to 125 psi
Air Supply Connections: (2) 1/8″ NPT or NAMUR Interface
Optional Integral Solenoid Valves & Limit Switches
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Highlights
Designed exclusively for enduring automation, ideal for high-cycle OEM and End User applications.
Designed for compatibility with the widest variety of industrial and OEM applications.
Designed for reparability. Wear components can be quickly and easily replaced.
An alternative to high-pressure instrumentation models for applications requiring a pressure rating less than 1,000 psi.
Max PSI
C.W.P. (0° to 150° F)
1,000
720
1,000
1,000
Temperature Range
Viton®: -20° to 400°F
EPDM: -50° to 250°F
-20° to 400°F
-20° to 400°F
-20° to 400°F
Example
Applications
Liquid Filling / Batching / Dispensing
Commercial Cooking Equipment
Automotive Fluid Fill
Concrete Admix Process Control
Liquid / Pressure Testing Equipment
Heating / Cooling Media Control
Boiler Blow Down
Autoclaves / Sterilizers
Paint Mixing / Batching
Pulp & Paper Process Control
Applications with Suspended Particulate
Industrial Emissions Control
Instrumentation
Gaseous or Liquid Service
No outsourcing. No resellers. Your pneumatic actuated ball valves are always designed, manufactured, tested, supplied and supported directly from our New Hampshire-based facility.
With everything under the same roof, our customers benefit from quick responses, factory-direct support and custom product design capabilities.
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