Designed for water, steam and corrosive fluid applications, the ACAST series of 316 stainless steel valves, offer improved life in high temperature process applications. By directing the flow of fluids and gases under the valve seat, the angled body promotes higher flow rates while eliminating problems associated with water hammer, prolonging the operating life of the valve and giving a smoother delivery of fluid.

Inert to all but a few obscure substances PTFE (Teflon) is used in the main seal to maintain performance, allowing the valves to control fluids and gases from –200°C to +180°C (-328°F to +356°F).

The main body is angled to reduce the height of the unit. This allows engineers in compressed air, packaging, water and paper processing industries to develop smaller, more compact systems with room for maintenance operations. Ease of fitting and maintenance has been further improved by use of an optical indicator, which allows easy identification of valve position; the body of the valve can also be rotated 360° for quicker status checking.

Remote control is achieved via 13mm BS21 or NPT port connections for single spring return or double acting compressed air piloting arrangements. Alternatively the valve bodies are designed for the attachment of Alcon 31 Series solenoid pilot valve for electronic operation. Control inputs can come from 12v-110v DC sources or 24v-230v, 50/60HZ AC supplies. Available in sizes from 13mm (1/2”) to 50mm (2”) with NPT, BSP, Butt or Socket Weld fitting arrangements, high flow rates of up to 52.8Kv are possible using the 50mm (2”) unit. The range operates reliably in temperatures from -10°C to +60°C (+14°F to +140°F).