3-WAY NORMALLY CLOSED (piped) Valve
PeterPaul explosion proof valves are used where fire or explosion hazards exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibers. Hazardous Location valves are recommended, or in some cases compulsory, where a high level of protection from explosion is required.
- Explosion Proof
- The flagship valve initially created for fluid power industry.
- Heavy duty and made of stainless steel.
- A real workhorse with proven performance.
- It has the greatest amount of options available of all the valves.
- Wide range of orifice sizes from 1/32" to 1/4".
| + MAX. OPER. PRESS. DIFF. | ORIFICE SIZE | CV FACTOR | VALVE NUMBER | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | DC | INLET | EXH | INLET | EXH | 1/8 NPT PORTS | 1/4 NPT PORTS | ||
| 400 | 400 | 1/32 | 1/32 | .024 | .024 | E23GG7XCCM-∆ | E23GG9ZCCM-∆ | ||
| 150 | (200) | 150 | (200) | 3/64 | 1/16 | .052 | .095 | E23HJ7XCCM-∆ | E23HJ9ZCCM-∆ |
| 100 | (135) | 100 | (135) | 1/16 | 1/16 | .095 | .095 | E23JJ7XCCM-∆ | E23JJ9ZCCM-∆ |
| 100 | (135) | 100 | (135) | 1/16 | 3/32 | .095 | .156 | E23JK7XCCM-∆ | E23JK9ZCCM-∆ |
| 75 | (100) | 75 | (100) | 3/32 | 3/32 | .156 | .156 | E23KK7XCCM-∆ | E23KK9ZCCM-∆ |
| 50 | (70) | 50 | (70) | 1/8 | 3/32 | .284 | .156 | E23NK7XCCM-∆ | E23NK9ZCCM-∆ |
| 35 | (40) | 35 | (40) | 1/8 | 1/8 | .284 | .227 | E23NN7XCCM -∆^ | E23NN9ZCCM-∆ |
| 20 | 20 | 3/16 | 3/32 | .500 | .156 | E23PK7XCCM-∆ | E23PK9ZCCM-∆ | ||
| 20 | 20 | 3/16 | 1/8 | .500 | .227 | E23PN7XCCM -∆^ | E23PN9ZCCM-∆ ^ | ||
| 15 | — | 1/4 | 3/32 | .700 | .156 | E23RK7XCCM-∆ | E23RK9ZCCM-∆ ^ | ||
| 15 | — | 1/4 | 1/8 | .700 | .227 | E23RN7XCCM-∆ ^ | E23RN9ZCCM -∆^ | ||
^ VALVES WITH 1/8 ORIFICE ARE NOT UL OR CSA LISTED
+ Ratings in brackets are optional extended ratings; consult factory.
Ordering Information:
Seal Material: Replace ∆ with desired code - Blank = Nitrile (Buna) S = Low Temp Buna. N = FKM* E = Neoprene A = EPDM
When ordering valves or repair packs add voltage and frequency to complete valve number. for examples: valve (E23KK9ZCC 120/60) repair pack (2KE23KKZ AC)
When ordering operators add the letter “O” to the front of the valve number, replace body port number with the letter “D”: example: operator (OE23KKDDCCM 120/60)
Operating Conditions
- Media
- Air, water, and other fluids compatible with standard Buna seals. Hot water, steam gasoline, and many oils require special seal materials. (Series 20 pressure ratings may change due to the viscosity of the liquid.)*
- Valve Temperature Range
- Standard Valves – 0°F (-18°C) to 104°F (40°C) ambient; 0°F (-18°C) to 150°F (65°C) media. Optional Valves – can tolerate much higher or much lower ambient and media temperatures.*
- Maximum Operating Pressure Differentials
- See table above.
- Burst Pressure
- 5000 PSI
- Leakage
- Bubble tight for standard valves.
- Vacuum
- To 5 Microns*
Electrical Characteristics
- Coil Voltage
- 12/DC, 24/DC, 48/DC, 125/DC, 120/60-110/50, 240/60, and 24/60.
- Nominal Power
- AC — 7.3 Watts DC — 9.5 Watts
- Coil Construction
- Molded Class F with third wire ground (Std.), Class H or Potted (Opt.)
- Typical Response Time on Air
- 4 - 16 Milliseconds
- Operating Speed
- Up to 600 CPM
- Duty Cycle
- Continuous
Mechanical Characteristics
- Internal Components
- Stainless Steel. Copper – AC Only.
- Elastomers
- Nitrile (Buna) (Std.). Many other elastomers available.*
- Orifice Diameter
- See table above.
- Porting
- 1/8" and 1/4" NPT (other ports available).
- Housing
- Flame-Proof construction with 1/2″ NPT conduit
- Listings
- Valves are UL listed for use in the United States and Canada for Hazardous Locations — Class I, Div 1, Group C and D – Class II, Div 1, Group E, F, and G; Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
- Certification
- North American IECEx/ATEX
- Life Expectancy
- Millions of cycles, depending on application, lubrication, etc.
- Valve Weight
- 1.50 lbs
- Repair Packs
- See table above.
- Options
- Alternate Port Locations, Metering, Manual Override, Alternate Elastomers*
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