Click here for video. Click here for video Photo at right shows the air x air model ABVA in the foreground, and the air x spring ABVS in the background. The ABVS can be ordered as a completely assembled fail-safe actuator, or it can be ordered later as an "add-on" kit for an existing ABVA actuator. The basic actuator is the same; using the add-on kit creates an identical actuator to the factory assembled version. Another nice feature of the ABVS is that the spring and spring housing can be readily unscrewed and moved to the opposite side, changing the actuator from fail-safe/closed to fail-safe/open. In this photo, the position of the ABVS handle shows that this is a fail-safe/closed assembly.
Series ABVA and ABVS have direct override to the ball valveshaft. Series ABVS requires simple loosening of the springprior to manual override.
Actuator is constructed of corrosion resistant thermoplastics.Seals are Buna-N. For optional materials, please consult factory.
The ABVA and ABVS are designed for ½", ¾", and 1" True Blue Ball Valves. If you require an actuated ball valve in 1¼", 1½" or 2" sizes, please consult web page for Series ABRA.
| SPECIFICATIONS • ACTUATOR ONLY | ||||||||||
| Valve Size | Air x Air | Weight | Air x Air | Spring Kit | Weight | Air x Spring | ||||
| NPT or BSP | Part Number | Lbs. | Kg. | Air Pressure Required | Part Number | Lbs. | Kg. | Air Pressure Required | ||
| 1/2" | ABVA 1.2 | 0.9 | .41 | 20-50 PSI | 1,4-3,5 Bars | ABVS 1.2 | 0.3 | .14 | 50-80 PSI | 3,4-5,5 Bars |
| 3/4" | ABVA 1.6 | 1.8 | .82 | 20-50 PSI | 1,4-3,5 Bars | ABVS 1.6 | 0.6 | .27 | 50-80 PSI | 3,4-5,5 Bars |
| 1" | ABVA 1.6 | 1.8 | .82 | 20-50 PSI | 1,4-3,5 Bars | ABVS 1.6 | 0.6 | .27 | 50-80 PSI | 3,4-5,5 Bars |
| ABV Consumption Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Actuator Size | Air Pressure @ Actuator | CFM* @ 1 cycle/hr/FT³/min. |
| 1.2 | 20PSI | .0000775 |
| 50PSI | .000145 | |
| 80PSI | .000212 | |
| 1.6 | 20PSI | .000192 |
| 50PSI | .000357 | |
| 80PSI | .000522 | |
| To obtain CFM required from compressor, multiply the chart CFM value times the number of required actuator cycles per hour. (1 cycle = 1 open, 1 close) | ||
| Example: For a 1.6 actuator using 50 PSI air pressure, with 12 cycles per hour required: Required CFM = .000357 x 12 = .004284 CFM. | ||
| *CFM is the cubic feet per minute of free air. | ||
| Valve Size | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | |||||||||||
| IN | MM | IN. | MM | IN. | MM | IN | MM | IN. | MM | IN. | MM | IN | MM | IN. | MM | IN. | MM | IN | MM | Thread size | ||
| ½" | 5.75 | 146 | 0.6 | 15 | 5.6 | 142 | 3.9 | 99 | 1.25 | 32 | 4.25 | 108 | 6.5 | 165 | 2.8 | 71 | 1.75 | 44.4 | 2.6 | 66 | 1/4-20 | |
| ¾" | 7.3 | 185 | 0.6 | 15 | 7.1 | 180 | 5.00 | 127 | 1.50 | 38 | 4.60 | 117 | 7.1 | 180 | 2.8 | 71 | 2.25 | 57.0 | 3.25 | 83 | 1/4-20 | |
| 1" | 7.3 | 185 | 0.6 | 15 | 7.8 | 198 | 5.55 | 144 | 1.90 | 48 | 5.60 | 142 | 8.0 | 203 | 2.8 | 71 | 2.50 | 64.0 | 3.30 | 84 | 1/4-20 | |
A 3/4" ball valve in Geon® PVC with Viton® seals and BSP threaded connections will be used as an example. The part number, as shown below, would be ABVA075XVT-PV. If this used standard NPT threads, the X would be left out of the part number. If the valve is to be ordered with a "Fail-Safe" (spring return) actuator, change ABVA to ABVS in the part number prefix. All of the possible permutations are shown under the part number in the table below.
| ABVA 075 X V T - PV | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve Pipe Size | X = BSP or Metric | Seal Material | Connections | Body Material |
| 050 (½ in.); NPT/BSP | V-Viton | S-Socket Ends | PV- Geon® PVC | |
| 075 (¾ in.); NPT/BSP | EP- EPDM | T-Threaded Ends (NPT) | CP- Corzan® CPVC | |
| 100 (1 in.); NPT/BSP | F-Flanges | PP- Natural Polypro | ||
| 20; 20mm, socket only | PF- Kynar PVDF | |||
| 25; 25mm, socket only | ||||
| 32; 32mm, socket only |
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Video of Air Actuator Installation.
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Video of Fail-Safe spring conversion.
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Catalog pages for Series ABV in .PDF format -- ideal for printing
Installation instructions for Series ABV in .PDF format -- ideal for printing
Ball Valves Index Page -- Overview and links to all ball valves, actuators, and accessories. Possibly the page you were on prior to this one.
Series MBV -- True BlueBall Valves -- Manual version of Plast-O-Matic's popular ball valveline; constructed with integral mounting lugs for easy addition of anactuator when needed. Features also include Trunnion design, reinforced shaft and PTFE thrust washer. 2-way and 3-waydesigns. Socket, threaded, flanged ends, NPT, BSP or Metric; customizingavailable.
Series EBV -- ActuatedBall Valves -- Electrically powered actuators for 2-way and 3-wayball valves, all sizes. Features Standard Manual Override.
Series ABR -- ActuatedBall Valves -- Pneumatically or hydraulically powered actuators for2-way and 3-way ball valves, sizes 1-1/4", 1-1/2", and 2". Air x Air and"fail safe" Air x Spring models available. Manual override standard on airx air, optional on air x spring version. Air x spring converts easilybetween fail safe "open" and fail safe "closed."
Series TMBV --3-way Manual Ball Valves -- Explanatory page for 3-way ball valves, all sizes. These are the valves that serve as the base for the actuated packages depicted on this webpage.
Series TEBV -- Electrically Actuated Ball Valves 3-Way Electrically-Actuated Ball Valves, for installations where compressed air or hydraulic power is not available or practical.
Series TABV & TABR --Actuated Ball Valves -- Explanatory page for pneumatically orhydraulically actuated 3-way ball valves, all sizes. For actuatorspecifications, use the above links for the appropriate size.
Series LMBV --Lateral Reducing Ball Valve -- Explanatory page for lateral reducingball valves which simplify lateral connections.
Series Z-Vent MBV --Vented Ball Valve for Sodium Hypochlorite -- Vented ball valve for sodium hypochloriteand other applications prone to outgassing.
Series LS --Limit Stops -- For use with actuated ball valves.
Series SW --Limit Switches -- For use with actuated ball valves.
Air-Operated Diaphragm Valves and Globe Valves-Perhaps your application requires more rapid shut-off, or you want to use line pressure to open the valve, or have other reasons you don't specifically want a ball valve. If so, True Blue ASO, BSD, or BSR is likely to meet your needs.
Online Pressure DropCalculator -- Allows you to easily determine the probable pressuredrop across a valve. Note: For comparison and illustrative purposesonly; not to be relied on for system design.
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Top of Page Kynar® is a registered trademark of Atofina., Corzan™ is a trademark of Noveon. Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers. Copyright© 2002-2007, 2015 Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc. The fine print: When you absolutely, positively need an actuated ball valve capable of long cycle life in the nastiest environment imaginable, Series ABVA is the product to specify. This actuator is used by virtually every lead/acid battery manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere. It is found in the gnarliest PC board fabs, electroplating shops, and other facilities with harsh atmospheric conditions. These actuators simply hold up where others won't. It is based on a simple but effective scotchyoke design and thermoplastic construction that has worked flawlessly in these applications since 1983.
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