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News Release from: Sterling Hydraulics | Subject: A04J2 pressure relief valves
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 March 2004
Pressure relief valves meet PED
requirements
Bidirectional A04J2 pressure relief valves are now available in CE-marked versions that are suitable for use on all equipment required to comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC.
Bidirectional A04J2 pressure relief valves from Sterling Hydraulics, which feature an innovative cost- and space-saving single-cavity design, are now available in CE-marked versions that are suitable for use on all equipment required to comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED) The PED relates specifically to equipment that has a high stored energy level
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Selected from Sterling Hydraulics' extensive range of products because of their particular suitability for safety-related applications, these valves combine high flow and pressure ratings with fast response.
In addition, their bi-directional capability means that they function safely in either direction of flow, ensuring safe operation, even if they are piped up incorrectly.
With poppet-style construction that ensures low leakage, hardened working parts for maximum durability, and pressure capability up to 350bar, these valves now offer an attractive and extremely cost-effective option for OEMs and others who manufacture or supply hydraulic equipment for use within the European Union.
To ensure maximum versatility, Sterling Hydraulics supplies its CE-marked A04J2 valve cartridges in two models, the A04J2H with a pressure adjustment range of 5 to 210bar, and the high-pressure A04J2M with a range of 10 to 350bar.
Both models are tamper-proof.
The design of the valves is optimised so that the same nominal relief pressure is achieved, irrespective of the direction of flow, and so that the pressure variation with changing flow is minimal.
Despite their compact construction, the maximum rated flow for all valves in the A04J2 range is a full 120 litre/min.
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