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    Threaded Balancing Valves

    Thread these balancing valves onto pipe—they help you measure the pressure differential across the valve as well as change the flow rate to components in your system. Sometimes called circuit setters, they’re used in HVAC systems and other systems that require even flow distribution. To see what percentage they’re open, there’s an arrow on these valves that’s connected to their measuring plate. Readout ports on both sides let you attach flow measurement tools, such as pressure gauges and probes, which help you track how much the valves reduce flow. Open these valves to a saved percentage by using their memory shutoff function.
    Brass Body—Straight
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow-Adjustment Valves. Threaded Balancing Valves.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
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    Pipe
    Size
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal
    Material
    Seat
    Material
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Stem
    Type
    Certification
    For Use
    With
    Valve
    Type
    Features
    Each
    NPT Female × NPT Female
    1/2 1.52400 psi @ 250° F2 1/4"3 1/16"3"0 to 250EPDM
    		TFE3"NonrisingCSA Certified
    		WaterBallMeasuring Plate, Memory Shutoff Function, Two 1/4 NPT Female Brass Readout Ports with EPT Check Valves00000000000000
    3/4 2.75400 psi @ 250° F2 7/16"3 1/8"3 1/16"0 to 250EPDM
    		TFE3 1/16"NonrisingCSA Certified
    		WaterBallMeasuring Plate, Memory Shutoff Function, Two 1/4 NPT Female Brass Readout Ports with EPT Check Valves0000000000000
    15.75400 psi @ 250° F2 3/4"3 7/16"3 13/16"0 to 250EPDM
    		TFE3 13/16"NonrisingCSA Certified
    		WaterBallMeasuring Plate, Memory Shutoff Function, Two 1/4 NPT Female Brass Readout Ports with EPT Check Valves0000000000000
     

    Plastic Noncontact Flow-Adjustment Valves

    With no metal parts, these valves are often used for noncontact flow adjustment in wet conditions and harsh environments. Also known as pinch valves, they press down on the outside of tubing to adjust flow without contacting the process media. They can be used with any media that’s chemically compatible with your tubing.
    Dial Handle with Closed Body
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Flow-Adjustment Valves. Plastic Noncontact Flow-Adjustment Valves, Dial Handle with Closed Body.
    Dial handles are marked with a 1 to 10 mm scale that allows you to make repeatable adjustments.
    Valves with a closed body securely hold tubing in place.
    For Tube OD
    For Max. Tube
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Acetal Body
    5/32" to 1/4"Durometer 60A100000000000000
    5/16" to 3/8"Durometer 60A10000000000000
    7/16" to 1/2"Durometer 60A10000000000000
     

    Solder-Socket Balancing Valves

    Attach these balancing valves using solder—they help you measure the difference in pressure across the valve and adjust the flow rate to system components. Also known as circuit setters, they’re often used in systems that need an even distribution of flow, such as HVAC systems. To check what percentage they’re open, there’s an arrow on these valves that’s connected to their measuring plate. There are readout ports on both sides for connecting flow measurement tools, such as pressure gauges and probes, which help you track how much the valves reduce flow. Use the memory shutoff function to open them to a saved setting.
    Brass Body—Straight
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow-Adjustment Valves. Solder-Socket Balancing Valves.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    Overall
    For Tube
    OD
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure @ Temp.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal
    Material
    Seat
    Material
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Stem
    Type
    Certification
    For Use
    With
    Valve
    Type
    Features
    Each
    Solder Socket × Solder Socket
    1/2" 1.75200 psi @ 250° F, 250 psi @ 225° F, 300 psi @ 200° F1 7/8"2 7/8"2 15/16"0 to 250EPDM
    		TFE2 15/16"NonrisingCSA Certified
    		WaterBallMeasuring Plate, Memory Shutoff Function, Two 1/4 NPT Female Brass Readout Ports with EPT Check Valves00000000000000
    3/4" 3.4200 psi @ 250° F, 250 psi @ 225° F, 300 psi @ 200° F2 1/16"3 1/8"3 9/16"0 to 250EPDM
    		TFE3 9/16"NonrisingCSA Certified
    		WaterBallMeasuring Plate, Memory Shutoff Function, Two 1/4 NPT Female Brass Readout Ports with EPT Check Valves0000000000000
    1" 5.75200 psi @ 250° F, 250 psi @ 225° F, 300 psi @ 200° F2 3/8"3 3/8"4 5/16"0 to 250EPDM
    		TFE4 5/16"NonrisingCSA Certified
    		WaterBallMeasuring Plate, Memory Shutoff Function, Two 1/4 NPT Female Brass Readout Ports with EPT Check Valves0000000000000
     
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