Overview
The APV D4 line of double seat mix proof valves is the next generation of industry leading mix proof valve solutions. Used for the reliable separation of dissimilar fluids, the D4 series fulfills todays customer demands for production flexibility, increased productivity, ROI, and improved product quality.
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High Value, Low Life Cycle Costs:
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Tiered model range helps to increase ROI and align with customer budgets
- "All In" standard features provide exceptional value
- Reduced inventory costs wit hsames seal kit used on multiple size ranges (one kit for 1.5"-3" vavles)
- Reduced CIP losses improve cost savings
- Low air consumption and air supply requirements
- Long housing ports ease orbital welding and manifold buidling
- Integrated shaft seal flush reduces need for external piping
- Replacement inserts available for easy upgrade of existing DA3+ valves
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Reliable Performance
The D4 has the following features standard:
- Fully balanced design helps to prevent hydraulic blocking, withstand pressure spikes, and enables flexible flow direction without slamming
- Light overall weight helps support handling without lifting tools
- Slim stainless actuator is fully enclosed to prevent fluid ingress
- Range of control units and bus communication for automated operation
- No compressed air needed for removal and servicing
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Specifications
Sizes:
- OD Tube: 1.5"- 6"
- Schedule 5 Pipe: 2"-6"
- Others on request
Product Wetted Parts: 1.4404/AISI 316L
Non Product Wetted Parts: AISI 304/1.4301
Seal Materials:
- Standard EPDM
- Optional: HNBR, FKM
Surface Finish:
- Product Contact: 32 Ra
- Non-Product Contact: Glass beaded
Required Air Pressure: 73 psi
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Performance
Pressure Ratings:
- Operating Pressure: 145 PSI (10 bar) maximum line pressure
Maximum Temperature:
- EPDM & HNR: 275 F/135 C (intermittent)
- FPM: 275 F/135 C
Sterilization Temperature:
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Control Units
CU4 & CU4+ Series
- Automated control and position monitoring for reliable processing
- Reduces compressed air and electrical connections
- Helps reduced external solenoid valve cabinets
- Accelerates valve response time
- Innovative seat lift detection is fully integrated without need for external sensor wiring to provide additional position monitoring
- Reliability and long service life- robust clamp connection, reinforced stainless steel air coupling threads to avoid air leakages, and water tight seals
- Ease of operation- contains manual override solenoids and adjustment screw to throttle air flow to actuator to ensure optimal opening and closing
- Clarity- clear and bright indication of valve position- 5 dioes in LED panel and convenient location
- Standardization- same control top used on other SPXFlow valves lines
- NEMA 6 washdown rating
Burkert 8681 Control Unit
- Contact free position sensor including (3) programmable feedback signals
- Positions easily taught via intuitive push buttons or Autotune feature to ensure quick & easy set-up
- Ultra-bright 360° visual LED position indication with adjustable red, yellow, & green color assignments provide clarity from all points of view and avoid confusion
- Manual override and air throttle adjustable solenoids to assist start-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Up to IP69K washdown rating available (IP65/67 as standard) for high washdown environments
- Built-in microcontroller tracks cycles and alerts operator when preventive maintenance is required
- Simple and robust stainless steel adapter & chemically resistant polycarbonate head
- Supplied by industry leading Burkert Fluid Controls
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