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Pneumatic Valves and Controls
News Release from: KV | Subject: KVL lever-operated valves
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 January 2002
Lever-operated pneumatic valves beat the
cold
Because winter temperatures can play havoc with manual pneumatic valves, a lever-operated design for low-temperature industrial applications could prove to be a good idea
Because winter temperatures can play havoc with manual pneumatic valves, KV has introduced its KVL Lever-Operated Series Originally developed for transportation sectors, the valves are now being used in low-temperature industrial applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The low temperature capability is achieved by careful material selection.
The aluminium spool is perfectly matched with polyurethane seals and PPS carriers - thereby optimising sealing throughout the operational temperature range (-20C to +60C).
To improve corrosion resistance, the end caps, manufactured from acetal and nylon 66, are retained by stainless-steel screws.
Finally, to prevent dirt ingress, the operating lever is shrouded by a sturdy rubber gaiter.
With G1/4 ports the units are available in 3/2, 5/2 and 5/3 configurations.
The valves incorporate a balanced spool which enables connection in normally open or normally closed formats across the working pressure range (-1 to 10 bar).
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