1. Main Air Supply Isolation and Safety Depressurization for Heavy Machinery
Deployed as a primary manual shut-off valve at the air preparation unit of a large pneumatic machine. When manually actuated, it supplies compressed air. When switched off, its 3/2-way function immediately exhausts downstream pressure via the G3/8 port, allowing safe access for operators.
Problem SolvedPrevents accidental pneumatic actuation during machine maintenance by reliably isolating the up to 16 bar air supply and actively venting stored downstream energy.
3/2 bistable5600 l/min nominal flow16 bar operating pressureManual actuationG1/2 connection
2. Inert Gas Purging and Isolation in Food Packaging Automation
Utilized to manually control the flow of inert gases into modified atmosphere packaging lines. The robust die-cast aluminum housing and NBR seals handle high continuous flows, providing a fast physical cutoff between production batches.
Problem SolvedEliminates the risk of inert gas leaks during non-production hours and prevents downstream pressure buildup in packaging chambers by safely venting excess gas through the exhaust port.
Inert gases compatibleMedia temperature -10 to 60 CNBR sealsDie-cast aluminium housingPiston gate valve
3. Modular Pneumatic Zone Control in Automotive Assembly Lines
Installed inline across different production zones to provide sectional manual isolation. The valve high flow characteristics guarantee that downstream robotic welding arms and clamping cylinders receive their required pneumatic power without pressure drops.
Problem SolvedSolves pneumatic bottlenecking in multi-cylinder robotic cells by supplying a massive 5600 l/min flow rate, while permitting localized zone shutdowns without affecting the entire factory compressed air grid.
G1/2 pneumatic connectionC value 23.7 l/sbarIn-line installationModerate corrosion stress CRC 2Standardised to DIN 1343