Valve Accessories

Limit switches

Solenoid valves

Lock-up valves

Supply pressure
regulators

Volume boosters

Quick exhaust valves

Applications

Where Innovation is Tradition

 Competence in valve engineering

Founded in 1907, SAMSON has since
become a worldwide leader in the man-
ufacture of expertly engineered control
valves, positioners and other valve acces-
sories for all industrial processes.
Noted manufacturers of special valves,
such as AIR TORQUE, CERA SYSTEM,
LEUSCH, RINGO VÁLVULAS, PFEIFFER,
SAMSOMATIC, STARLINE and VETEC,
are members of the SAMSON GROUP.
With over 50 largely independent subsid-
iaries and more than 220 representatives
as well as engineering and sales offices,
SAMSON is on hand to provide compe-
tent customer service all over the world.
SAMSON provides you with valve en-
gineering and customer service from a
single source:
„„ We support you in planning new instal-
lations or overhauling and expanding
existing plants.
„„ We assist you in selecting and config-
uring the right equipment to suit your
control requirements.
„„ We are close at hand to support your life
cycle management, from installation and
start-up to maintenance and service.
Valve accessories covering a wide range of requirements
The SAMSON GROUP offers the full
range of high-quality and state-of-the-
art control equipment used in industrial
processes.
Together with valve accessories, control
valves serve as engineered solutions
for special applications. SAMSON has
been developing and manufacturing
high-quality valves, actuators and valve
accessories for over 100 years. Thanks to
our experience and expertise as well as
customer requirements, we have continu-
ously developed the individual compo-
nents and optimized their interaction. The
same holds true for the solenoid valves
and limit switches by SAMSOMATIC.
As a member of the SAMSON GROUP,
SAMSOMATIC's engineering experts
work closely together with our engineers
to find the best solution for our valve
assemblies.
Linear and rotary valves require differ-
ent mounting kits, for example to attach
solenoid valves, limit switches or lock-up
valves. SAMSON and SAMSOMATIC
valve accessories are designed with in-
terfaces which make them easy to mount
and that are rugged in design.
Most of our valve accessories are avail-
able in different versions to allow their
functions to be adapted to a wide variety
of requirements, such as use in potentially
explosive atmospheres. We offer valve
accessories which meet explosion protec-
tion requirements with their national and
international certification.
SAMSON valve accessories are simple to
mount and easy to start up.

Guaranteed safety

The manufacturer's declarations for our valve accessories provide proof of their suitability
for use in safety-instrumented systems according to IEC 61508. The safety-related data of
the devices are documented in the declarations as well.

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 Limit switches

Limit switches are suitable for automation The installed limit contacts are either in-
Limit switches of on/off applications and issue an elec- ductive, electric, pneumatic or software- Explosion protection
tric binary signal when the valve travel based, depending on the device version. Particularly processes where a potentially For the use in explosive atmospheres, we
Solenoid valves exceeds or falls below an adjusted limit. explosive atmospheres can form require offer limit switches with intrinsic safety
The contacts, which can be overridden for
The signal can be used, for example, for plant components that meet special ex- (Ex i), in flameproof enclosures (Ex d) and
the most part, can be used either as nor-
Lock-up valves switching control signals, issuing visual plosion protection requirements. non-sparking design (Ex nA).
mally open contacts or normally closed
and audible alarms, or for connection to
Supply pressure contacts. SAMSON and SAMSOMATIC
regulators central control or alarm systems.
limit switches can contain up to three limit
Type 3738-20 3738-50 3768 3776 4740 4744 4746 4747
contacts depending on the limit switch
Volume boosters
version. Without explosion
      
protection
Quick exhaust valves
Intrinsic safety      

Flameproof
Applications Attachment enclosure
 

The limit switches can be attached to
linear or rotary actuators or directly to
pneumatic or electropneumatic position-
ers depending on the control valve as-
sembly. The limit switch is linked axially
Safety
In SISs, valves are also used to shut off
or open pipelines. The Type  3738 and
Type  3776 Limit Switches can execute
the safety function by performing the
safety-related end position monitoring
and emergency venting. An optionally
integrated solenoid valve can be used for
emergency venting. In this case, the limit
switch discharges its pneumatic output to
the atmosphere when the solenoid valve
is de-energized, causing the mounted ac-
tuator to be vented.
over the shaft in rotary actuators or linked
using a lever in linear actuators.
The function is suitable for use in safety-
instrumented systems. The Type  3738
and Type 3776 can be used up to SIL 2
(single device) and SIL 3 (redundant con-
figuration) observing the requirements of
IEC  61511 and the required hardware
fault tolerance.
Non-sparking
 
equipment
Communication
SAMSON and SAMSOMATIC limit
switches with communication capabili-
ties can be integrated into process con-
trol and asset management systems. The
Type  3738-50 Electronic Limit Switch
supports FOUNDATION™ fieldbus and
Diagnostics
In safety-instrumented systems, it is essen-
tial that the valve responds on demand
and fully opens or shuts off the medium
flow within a certain period of time. To
check whether the valve can move on
  
is efficiently powered by the fieldbus net-
work. The Type 3776 Limit Switch has an
optional AS-Interface module with con-
nection for wire breakage or short-circuit
monitoring.
demand, the Type 3738 Electronic Limit
Switch comes with a PST function. The
activated solenoid valve is briefly de-
energized to test the valve assembly‘s
response.

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 Limit switches

Limit switches without solenoid valve Limit switches with optional solenoid valve
Limit switches

Solenoid valves

Lock-up valves

Supply pressure
regulators

Volume boosters Type 4744 Type 4746 Type 4746 Type 4747 Type 3738 Type 3768 Type 3776 Type 4740
(electric limit contacts) (pneumatic limit contacts)

Quick exhaust valves

Type 4744 4746 4747 Type 3738 3768 3776 4740

Applications Direct attachment to Direct attachment to

  
SAMSON actuators SAMSON actuators

NAMUR    NAMUR   
Attach- Attach-
– 1)
ment ment
VDI/VDE 3845  VDI/VDE 3845   

Direct attachment to Direct attachment to

Type 4763/4765
positioners positioners

Max. number of contacts 2 2 2 Max. number of contacts 3 2 3 2

Type of protection Ex d Ex ia Ex d, Ex i, Ex n Type of protection Ex i, Ex n Ex i, Ex n Ex i, Ex n –

Safety function (SIL)  1)  Safety function (SIL)   2) 

Permissible ambient temperature 2) –20 to +75 °C –20 to +100 °C –40 to +80 °C Permissible ambient temperature 3) –25 to +80 °C –20 to +80 °C –20 to +80 °C –20 to +65 °C

Range for low-temperature version 2) –55 to +70 °C –50 to +100 °C – Range for low-temperature version 3) –40 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C –

Connecting thread – G/NPT – Connecting thread G/NPT G/NPT G/NPT G

Cable entry M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5/½ NPT Cable entry M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5

1) Applies to the proximity switches used in the inductive version as stated in manufacturer's declaration
HE-1088
2) Max. temperature range, restrictions possible depending on the version. The limits in the type examination
certificate additionally apply to explosion-protected versions.
1) Attachment to Type 3353 Angle Seat Valve, Type 3354 Globe Valve, Type 3379 Pneumatic Actuator
2) Applies to the proximity switches used in the inductive version as stated in manufacturer's declaration
HE-1088
3) Max. temperature range, restrictions possible depending on the version. The limits in the type examination
certificate additionally apply to explosion-protected versions.

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 Solenoid valves

Solenoid valves serve as switching sumption. The wide variety of available

Limit switches elements to open and close the valve
assembly or act as safety control circuits
Solenoid valves for connected valve accessories to form
the interface between the electric control
Lock-up valves level and the pneumatic actuator.
Supply pressure SAMSOMATIC solenoid valves are char-
regulators acterized by their high level of opera-
tional reliability and minimal power con-
Volume boosters
Quick exhaust valves
Applications Attachment
Numerous types of attachment are avai-
lable for SAMSOMATIC solenoid valves.
booster valves and adapter plates allow
the solenoid valves to be configured to
meet individual control requirements.
3/2, 5/2, 5/3 or 6/2-way functions can
be implemented depending on the sole-
noid valve version used.
(NAMUR) and rotary actuators accord-
ing to VDI/VDE 3845, the solenoid valves
Explosion protection
The switching function in the solenoid type of protection intrinsic safety (Ex i) is
valves is performed by an electropneu- possible. Other possible types of protec-
matic binary converter, which has proven tion include flameproof enclosure (Ex d)
reliable in service a million times over. and non-sparking equipment (Ex n).
Thanks to its low power consumption, the
Type 3701 3963 3966 3967
Without explosion protection    
Intrinsic safety    
Flameproof enclosure 
Non-sparking equipment    

In addition to direct attachment to lin- can be mounted on rails or walls.

ear actuators according to IEC 60534-6

Example: emergency venting

Safety
The solenoid valves meet high quality is still guaranteed by a second solenoid The hook-up consists of a pneumatic ac- 3

requirements and are suitable for use in
safety-instrumented systems up to SIL  3
(redundant configuration) observing the
requirements of IEC  61511 and the re-
valve. SAMSOMATIC has designed a
redundancy plate for this version to al-
low two solenoid valves to be connected
in series or in parallel without any ad-
tuator with positioner, limit switch and
1
solenoid valve for emergency venting of
the actuator. The signal issued by the limit
switch when the valve travel exceeds or 5

quired hardware fault tolerance. ditional hook-up. The solenoid valves are falls below an adjusted limit can be used
mounted on the left and right side to the to activate the solenoid valve. 2

In safety-instrumented systems, solenoid

NAMUR interfaces of the redundancy 4
valves are often used in redundant set-
plate.
ups. In this way, if one solenoid valve
fails, the fail-safe action of the actuator
1 Solenoid valve 3 Control valve
2 Supply pressure 4 Positioner
regulator 5 Limit switch

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 Solenoid valves

Example: hook-ups
Limit switches

Solenoid valves On/off application

On/off applications can be implemented 3

Lock-up valves by a solenoid valve as the single mounted

device on the valve assembly. An addi- 1
Supply pressure Type 3701 Type 3963 Type 3966 Type 3967
tional external power supply is not re-
regulators
quired for this hook-up since the air sup-
Volume boosters Type 3701 3963 3966 3967 ply is fed internally to the solenoid valve. 2

3/2-way    
Quick exhaust valves
5/2-way  
Switching function
Applications 6/2-way 

5/3-way  In combination with a positioner

Direct attachment to
SAMSON actuators 1)
Attach- Hooked up as required
ment
NAMUR
In combination with a positioner, the sole- 3
   noid valve provides additional emergency 1
shutdown to extend the control function of
   the valve assembly. In this case, the sole-
4
    noid valve is connected directly upstream 2

of the actuator.
VDI/VDE 3845    

Type of protection Ex i, Ex n Ex i, Ex n Ex i, Ex n Ex d Ex i, Ex n

Safety function (SIL)   

1 Solenoid valve
Flow coefficient KVS 0.25 0.16 to 4.3 0.9 0.32 to 4.3 2 Supply pressure regulator
3 Control valve
Supply pressure Max. 6 bar Max. 10 bar Max. 10 bar Max. 10 bar 4 Positioner

Permissible ambient temperature 2) –20 to +80 °C –20 to +80 °C –20 to +80 °C –20 to +80 °C

Range for low-temperature version 2) –45 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C

Connecting thread G/NPT G/NPT G/NPT G/NPT

1) Mounting on a connection block with positioner for SAMSON Type 3277 Pneumatic Actuator
2) Max. temperature range, restrictions possible depending on the version. The limits in the type examination
certificate additionally apply to explosion-protected versions.

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 Lock-up valves

Lock-up valves are used to shut off the sig- All versions are available either in stain- Example: compact hook-ups
Limit switches nal pressure line of pneumatic actuators. less steel or aluminum.
They shut off the line either when the air
Solenoid valves Standard application
supply falls below an adjusted limit or in 1
The lock-up valve is mounted between the
case of complete air supply failure. This
Lock-up valves positioner and actuator.
causes the actuator to fail in place.
3
Recommended versions:
Supply pressure The SAMSON Type  3709 Pneumatic
regulators Lock-up Valve is available in various ver- „„ Type 3709-1 for direct attachment to the
2

sions for different types of attachment positioner. This version is particularly

Volume boosters
and flow coefficients. All versions have compact and uses minimum piping.
an easily accessible adjustment screw for
Quick exhaust valves
fine tuning the switching point.

Applications

In combination with a solenoid valve

1
The required function determines in which 3
Type 3709-1 and Type 3709-8 sequence the devices are mounted on
the valve assembly. The lock-up valve is 4
mounted between the actuator and so- 2
Type 3709 -1 -2 -4 -5 -6 1) -7 -8 1) -9 1) -0 1)
lenoid valve in the example shown. In
Direct attachment to positioners  this case, the lock-up function has priority
Hooked up as required    over the fail-safe action triggered by the
solenoid valve.
Attachment on a solenoid valve  

Attachment according Single-acting    

Recommended versions:
to VDI/VDE 3845 1 Actuator
„„ Types 3709-7 and 3709-8 for compact 2 Positioner
(rotary actuators) Double-acting  
sandwich-style attachment 1). The lock-up 3 Lock-up valve
4 Solenoid valve
Max. supply pressure bar 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 valve is mounted between the solenoid
Flow coefficient KVS approx. 0.2 0.2 4.3 2.0 4.3 2.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 valve and actuator without any piping 2).
Permissible ambient temperature –25 to +80 °C –40 to +80 °C
1) Sandwich-style attachment only possible in
Connecting thread G/NPT combination with rotary actuators
2) Except for piping to signal line and solenoid
1) On request valve

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 Supply pressure regulators

Supply pressure regulators are used to
Limit switches provide pneumatic measuring and control
equipment with a constant supply pres-
Solenoid valves
sure. They reduce and control the pres-
sure of a compressed air network to the
Lock-up valves
pressure adjusted at the set point adjuster.
Supply pressure The Type 4708 Supply Pressure Regulator
regulators
can be used in a wide variety of applica-
tions. The regulator is quick and easy to
Volume boosters
adjust at the adjustment screw.
Our supply pressure regulators can be Example: versatile in use
equipped with a filter receptacle and a
pressure gauge on the outlet side. The
The wide variety of options for the
pressure gauges are available entirely
Type  4708 makes it suitable for use in
made of stainless steel (therefore com-
various fields of application:
pletely free of any copper alloy) or with a
stainless steel housing and brass measur-
ing element.
The body is available either in aluminum Supply pressure regulators with conti-
or stainless steel. nuously adjustable set point range

Quick exhaust valves Low-temperature versions for use down „„ Types 4708-10 to -17: supply pressure
to –50 °C are available for some device regulators for installation in the pipeline
Applications versions. as required
„„ Type 4708-45: supply pressure regulator
with increased air capacity
Type 4708-1x 4708-45 4708-5x 4708-6x
Type 4708-12 Type 4708-45
„„ Types 4708-53 to -58: supply pressure
Installation into the pipeline as
 
required regulators for direct attachment to
various positioners
Direct attachment to positioners 

Direct attachment to SAMSON „„ Types 4708-62 and -64: supply pres-


actuators sure regulators for direct attachment to
Supply pressure regulator with Type 3277 and Type 3372 Pneumatic

increased air capacity Actuators Type 4708-53 Type 4708-64

Supply pressure max. 12 bar 12 bar 12 bar 12 bar

Filter cartridge mesh size 20 µm 1)

15 µm 1)
20 µm 1)
20 µm 1) Further versions

Set point range 0.2 to 1.6 bar/0.5 to 6 bar „„ Type 4708-82: manual/automatic

Permissible ambient temperature 2)
–50 to +80 °C switchover functioning as a pneumatic
bypass for positioners
Connecting thread G/NPT
1) Also available with 5 µm mesh size (e.g. for SIL applications)
„„ Types 4708-83 to -87: compressed Type 4708-82 Type 4708-82
2) Max. possible temperature range, restrictions possible depending on the version. air filters with cover without cover

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 Volume boosters

Volume boosters are used together with
Limit switches positioners to increase the positioning
speeds of pneumatic actuators. They in-
Solenoid valves
fluence the process to vent or fill the ac-
tuator with air, which causes the control
Lock-up valves
valve to open or close more quickly.
Supply pressure The Type 3755 Pneumatic Volume Booster
regulators features a linear characteristic and an
ideal boost ratio. The lead-sealable by-
Volume boosters
pass screw can be adjusted to adapt the
booster response to the specific applica-
Quick exhaust valves
tion quickly and easily.
discharge the exhaust air through a pipe
or to feed it back for purging of the ac-
tuator spring chamber.
Example: hook-ups
Standard application
4
Normally, the volume booster is mounted
between the positioner and actuator. To
6
filter the supply air and keep the supply
pressure constant, the air is fed to the 1
2
booster through a supply pressure regu-
lator. This way, the volume booster sup-
plies the actuator with an air flow output
whose pressure corresponds exactly to
the signal pressure of the positioner, ex- 5

Applications The low-temperature version can be used cept that it has a much higher volume.
6

at ambient temperatures down to –55 °C.

Type 3755-2 is fitted with an additional 1

flange with a threaded exhaust port to 2

Type 3755-1 and Type 3755-2

Type 3755-1 3755-2

Adjustable bypass restriction   In combination with a solenoid valve

Hooked up as required
Sintered polyethylene filter disk for noise reduction
5 3
  A solenoid valve can be mounted be-

tween the volume booster and actuator.
In this case, the solenoid valve must be 6

Flanged-on threaded exhaust port 

large enough to use the full air capacity 1
2
Low-temperature version   of the volume booster.
KVS (exhaust and supply) 2.5 2.5

Pressure ratio: signal to output 1:1

Standard –40 to +80 °C

Permissible ambient 1 Positioner
temperature Low-temperature 2 Supply pressure regulator
–55 to +60 °C
version 3 Solenoid valve
4 Control valve (fail-close)
Connecting thread G/NPT 5 Control valve (fail-open)
6 Volume booster

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 Quick exhaust valves

Quick exhaust valves are used to reduce Example: adjustable response behavior
Limit switches the time required for venting pneumatic
actuators.
Solenoid valves The quick exhaust valve is mounted be-
2
The Type 3711 Quick Exhaust Valve fea- tween the positioner or solenoid valve
tures a particularly compact design and and the pneumatic actuator. It is used to 5
Lock-up valves
a high flow coefficient. The integrated re- accelerate the venting capacity to vent the
4
Supply pressure striction allows the response of the valve pneumatic actuator more quickly.
regulators to be adjusted to meet the requirements
The example shows a standard hook-up
of the application.
Volume boosters with activation by a positioner and an 3

If required, the exhaust air can be dis- additional solenoid valve connected be-
Quick exhaust valves charged through a pipe and, for exam- tween the positioner and quick exhaust 1

ple, fed back for purging of the actuator valve.

Applications spring chamber. Type 3711
The integrated restriction allows the re-
sponse behavior to be tuned optimally to
adapt the Type 3711 Quick Exhaust Valve
Type 3711 to individual valve assemblies and their
control behavior. For example, opening 1 Positioner
2 Pneumatic actuator
Operating pressure 0 to 7 bar the restriction causes the quick exhaust 3 Solenoid valve
4 Quick exhaust valve
valve to intervene in the closed-loop con- 5 Silencer
KVS (exhaust) 10.0 1)
trol after large signal changes occur. This
Permissible ambient temperature –40 to +80 °C
counteracts overshooting, especially in
response to small signal changes.
Leakage at 6 bar ≤ 25 ln/h
A cotter pin secures the restriction setting.
Connecting thread G/NPT 2)

1) Without silencer
2) With adapter

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 Applications
Hook-ups
Limit switches
Solenoid valves In addition to the broad range of high-
quality products in our program, we also
Lock-up valves offer control engineering expertise for the
entire valve assembly that you can benefit
Supply pressure from.
regulators
Valve accessories are hooked up to
Volume boosters achieve the required function of the valve
assembly. At SAMSON, we have already
Quick exhaust valves implemented over 500 different hook-ups
that have proven reliable in field use.
Applications
Our engineering specialists rely on proven
compact hook-ups for standard applica-
tions to avoid complicated piping wher-
ever possible. This results in cost-optimized
solutions and the best possible control
performance since signal transit times are
minimized.
While a compact design is aimed for in
standard applications, an absolutely reli-
able engineering to achieve the best pos-
sible interaction between all components
is necessary for special applications and
to meet complex requirements. Conditions,
specifications and the features of the devic-
es used are combined to form dependable
valve assemblies.
To create assemblies that meet the control
requirements, we can rely on the extensive
product portfolio of the SAMSON GROUP
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as well as specifically developed software
tools to simulate the transit times and con-
trol behavior beforehand.
Test benches to verify the required prop-
erties on the mounted valves round off
the engineering expertise provided by
SAMSON.
Example: lock-up function with priority
The example shows a valve assembly for
control, with quick-acting shut-off and fail- 1
in-place functions. 7
As the last device connected upstream of
the actuator, the lock-up valve takes prior- 6
ity. Regardless of the positioner‘s signal
and the solenoid valve‘s position, the lock- 5
up valve causes the actuator to remain
in its last position as soon as the supply
pressure falls below a certain limit. 4
The opening and closing action is ac- 2
celerated by the volume booster, which 3
boosts the positioner‘s control signal ac-
cordingly. When using the Type  3755
Volume Booster, it supplies the actuator
with an air flow output whose pressure 1 Actuator
2 Supply pressure regulator
corresponds exactly to the signal pres- 3 Positioner
4 Limit switch
sure of the positioner, except that it has a
5 Solenoid valve
much higher volume. 6 Volume booster
7 Lock-up valve
The quick-acting shut-off function is per-
formed by the solenoid valve, which is
activated by the volume booster in the
example.
The supply pressure regulator provides
the devices in the hook-up with a constant
supply pressure.
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 Applications

Anti-surge valves Example: adjustable closing time

Limit switches

Solenoid valves Anti-surge valves, which serve as safety The example shows a valve assembly for
1
equipment for compressors, must meet control with adjustable closing time and
Lock-up valves complex requirements. quick-acting shut-off function.
6 6

Achieving a control valve assembly with By using two volume boosters, the open-
Supply pressure
excellent control properties and fast posi- ing time of the control valve, in particular,
regulators
tioning times poses a special engineering is accelerated. The closing time can be
5
Volume boosters challenge. For example, the valve must be adjusted within a certain range at a sepa-
able to move to its fail-safe position in un- rate restriction.
Quick exhaust valves der one second. In addition, requirements
The solenoid valve activates the two con- 4 7
concerning controlled positioning times
nected volume boosters to implement the
Applications and control accuracy make it necessary
quick-acting shut-off function. When the
to use valve accessories tailored to the
solenoid valve is energized, the control 3 2

application and their intricate hook-up.

valve is in closed-loop control: the posi-
It is therefore no surprise that our anti-
tioner supplies both volume boosters with
surge valves are predominantly custom-
a control signal, which is boosted accord-
ized one-off solutions.
ingly. The supply pressure regulator sup- 1 Actuator
2 Supply pressure regulator
To achieve the best possible control plies a constant supply pressure. 3 Positioner
4 Limit switch
properties, we recommend using the 5 Solenoid valve
Type 3755 Volume Booster. 6 Volume booster
7 Restriction

Use of anti-surge valves Benefit from our know-how

Compressors are used to feed gases in chemical and petrochemical processes. A change
in the operating conditions can cause dynamic instability, often referred to as surging.
This critical state is characterized by a periodic reversal of the flow direction. Surging can
damage or even destroy the compressor within a very short period of time. Anti-surge
valves are used to protect the compressor against damage and malfunction.
„„ We optimally tune the entire valve assembly to various conditions, such as the mounted
actuator, required transit times and supply pressure.
„„ We adapt hook-ups to suit the requirements and valve size.
„„ We support you in finding the best control valve setup for your application.

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