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Excess Flow Valves

EXCESS FLOW VALVES-EFV SERIES

For preventing uncontrolled flows of gases and liquids.

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EFV SERIES
Key Features
Controls excessive flows
 
Applications
Fitting Failure Regulator failure Hydraulic control Gas Analyzers Toxic Gas and Liquid Releases
 
Features
Controlled Bleed, Resets Automatically
Field Adjustable
Positive Shut-off
Attitude Variable Mounting
Function: Restricts or Shuts Off Flow
Output: switch contact optional
Materials: 316ss or Brass Body
 
 

Operation

Flow enters the unit and makes a right angle to the outlet port across the nose of a magnetic piston. The piston is held in place by attraction to an adjusting screw magnet. A pressure differential is created by flow across the piston. When the differential is great enough, the piston slides to a seat at the outlet port. The flow rate at which the piston actuates can be changed externally by turning the adjusting screw, thereby changing the piston's relationship with the flow stream.

In this auto reset model after actuation, the piston rests on a metal to metal seat which allows a controlled bleed. To reset the unit, pressure must be equalized on both sides of the piston. If the source is turned off, either upstream or downstream, the bleed will equalize the pressure and the valve will automatically reopen by magnetic repulsion from the fixed magnet located in the valve body.

For positive shut-off an elastomer is used on the nose of the piston. When it comes to rest on the seat it provides a bubble tight closure. To reopen the valve there are two options.
EFV SERIES
The upstream pipeline must be bled to atmosphere if the line downstream is at atmosphere.
A by-pass line with an on/off valve must be installed to port the upstream pressure to the downstream pipeline to equalize the pressure.
 
Our MRS series is available with the by-pass system as an integral part of the unit.
Actuation points for air at 68 F and 15 PSIG
Corrections must be used for other gases, line pressures and temperatures.
Please consult your representative or the factory
   
Calibration Range
MODEL Adjustable Range Air SLPM (SCFM) Adjustable Range Water LPM (GPM) Port Size FNPT
EFV-125
0.5 to 155.70 (0.018 to 5.5) 0.015 to 4.5 (0.004 to 1.2 1/8"
EFV-250
4 to 1132 (0.14 to 40) 0.100 to 15.1 (0.026 to 4.0) 1/4"
EFV-375
85 to 1840 (3.0 to 65) 0.380 to 15.1 (0.100 to 4.0) 3/8"
EFV-500
142 to 2123 (5.0 to 75) 1.90 to 37.8 (0.50 to 10.0) 1/2"
EFV-750 425 to 3681 (15.0 to 130) 3.80 to 75.7 (1.0 to 20.0) 3/4"
PRESSURE LOSS TABLE
 Model Set Point  DP to Atmosphere
BARD (PSID)
Air
SLPM (SCFM)
Water
OPM (GPM)
EFV-125 0.5 (0.018)
75 (2.63)
155.7 (5.5)
0.015 (0.004)
2.65 (0.70)
4.50 (1.20)
0.08 (1.2)
0.11 (1.6)
0.21 (3.0)
EFV-250 4 (0.14)
500 (17.50)
1132 (39.62)
0.1 (0.26)
5.0 (1.32)
15.1 (3.99)
0.21 (3.0)
0.41 (6.0)
0.83 (12.0)
EFV-375 85 (2.98)
900 (31.50)
1840 (64.40)
0.38 (0.10)
10.0 (2.64)
15.1 (3.99)
0.10 (1.5)
0.28 (4.0)
0.83 (12.0)
EFV-500 142 (4.97)
1000 (35.00)
2123 (74.31)
1.9 (0.50)
25.0 (6.60)
37.8 (9.98)
0.07 (1.0)
0.28 (4.0)
0.48 (7.0)
EFV-750 425 (14.88)
1800 (63.00)
3681 (128.84)
3.8 (1.00)
4.7 (1.24)
75.7 (19.98)
0.14 (2.0)
0.21 (3.0)
0.34 (5.0)
   
Switch Data
SPST
Hermetically Sealed Reed Switch
Max Switching Voltage DC (V) 200 AC (V) 150
Contact Rating DC (W) 50 AC (VA) 70
Max. Switching Current DC (A) 1.0 AC (A) 0.7
Leads
SPST
Leads 18 in. min. from body 22 AWG, TFE insulation.
Above values for resistive loads only. For inductive loads, surge current and rush current -- contact protection is required; consult your local representative.
 
Specifications
Unit
Max. Working Pressure PSIG (BARG)
Wetted Parts
Seals
Brass
1500 (103.42)
Brass, Epoxy, Delrin **
Viton®
316ss
3000 (206.84)
316ss, Epoxy
Viton®
** Brass Piston in 125 Unit
 
Fluid Ports: Inlet/Outlet Ports - See Calibration Ranges
Temperature Operating Range: 32° to 220° F (0° to 104° C).
Installation: The 125, 250 and 375 series can be mounted in any position. The 500 and 750 series can be mounted in any position except with the outlet port down. We suggest the unit be calibrated in the attitude in which it will be installed. An actuation point approximately 3 or 4 times normal flow rate should be chosen to avoid the valve actuating from initial pressurization of the system and normal surges. If flow is kept constant, an actuation point 10% above the normal rate may be used.
 
MODEL WEIGHT
Lbs (Grams)
DIMENSIONS Inches (mm)
    A B C D E
EFV125 0.25 (113.4) 2.5 (64) 1.00(25) 0.75 (19) 0.70 (17) 0.63 (16)
EFV250 0.50 (226.8) 3.3 (84) 1.50(38) 1.00 (25) 1.00 (25) 1.00 (25)
EFV375 0.50 (226.8) 3.3 (84) 1.50(38) 1.00 (25) 1.00 (25) 1.00 (25)
EFV500 1.00 (453.6) 4.0 (102) 2.00(50) 1.25 (31) 1.25 (31) 1.38 (35)
EFV750 1.50 (680.4) 4.9 (124) 2.25(57) 1.25 (31) 1.63 (41) 1.63 (41)
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