Ceram™ Pneumatic Directional Control Valves Eliminate Downtime - They don't stick!

The AVENTICS Ceram 4-way pneumatic directional control valve are subbase mounted in single or manifold configurations. The valves have ISO 5599/1 mounting dimensions, so they are interchangeable with other ISO 5599/1 valves. They are available in ISO sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4, with port sizes from ¼“ to 1“ NPTF and ISO G (BSPP).  Inside the Ceram valve, there is a pair of sliding ceramic plates that form a near perfect, almost indestructible seal. The near diamond hard plates wipe themselves clean, shrugging off ingested dirt that destroys ordinary valves. Unlike most spool valves, the Ceram valve doesn’t stick. The ceramic plates are warranted for the life of the valve. Choose from solenoid or air pilot operation, two – or three-position (closed center or exhaust open center) operation, even dual-pressure and vacuum operation if needed.

Everything pipes directly into the base, even remote piloted air signals. That makes it easy to add accessories like flow controls or a regulator, or even a maintenance plate that allows a valve to be serviced while the other valves on the manifold operate.

The Ceram valves is specified by industries that demand tough valves due to their harsh operating environment, so they are very prevalent in industries where ordinary valves just don’t last. These industries include: tire plants, foundries, paper mills, steel plants, concrete batch plants, sawmills, plywood and board plants, automotive assembly, glass manufacturers, smelters, rubber and plastics, sheet metal fabrication, etc. Plus, they work great in more normal applications/environments also.

Product Features:
  •    Expected service life exceeds 150 million cycles
  •    ISO 5599/1 Sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4
  •    1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1" NPT port sizes on subbases and manifold segments (subbases and manifold segments with ISO G - BSPP ports also available)
  •    Flow capacity of 1.1 Cv (Size 1), 2.4 Cv (Size 2), 4.3 Cv (Size 3), & 7.5 Cv (Size 4)
  •    Working pressure: 0 to 150 psi, except intrinsically safe versions the maximum pilot valve pressure is 115 psi
  •    Vacuum applications to 24" Hg
  •    Models include single or double solenoid and air pilot. Explosion proof and intrinsically safe solenoids available
  •    Standard valves are rated for NEMA 4
  •    Wide range of accessories including sandwich speed controls and regulators
Pneumatic Directional Control Valves, Ceram™ - advantages at a glance
  • Eliminates downtime – valves don’t stick
  • Extended life – anticipated life of 150 million cycles
  • Lasts in harsh environments where other valves will not
  • Exceptionally tolerant of dirty/contaminated air supply due to ceramic sliding plates

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