PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 109 – V425 Lower Diaphragm Plate Change for Spring Assist Open Valves
Lower Diaphragm Plate PN 43729 is being obsoleted and replaced with PN 43730. Plate 43729 was used only on Spring Assist Open V425 valves. PN 43730 is the current Diaphragm Plate used on all other configurations. It was determined the special plate 43729 which had a centering ring is not required because the spring is […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 108 – K550 Spring Retainer Material Change to Stainless Steel
Spring Retainer PN 1075344 (item #28 in drawing below) used in the 1/2” AquaMatic Isolated Bonnet valves series K550 will be changing material from Noryl to 303 Stainless Steel. The dimensional characteristics of the part will remain the same and they can be used interchangeably. Note the mating parts like Spring (item #29) and Centering […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 107 – 428 and AV8 Disc Holder Material Change Stainless Steel
Current Disk holder New Disk Holder PN 1074587 Disc Holder, 428, Aluminum BronzeModel 428-N PN 1074590 Disc Holder, 428, StainlessModel 428-NS PN 1074588 Disc Holder, AV8, Aluminum BronzeModel 428-NA PN 1074589 Disc Holder, AV8, StainlessModel 428-NAS
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 106 – Hycar Disk Replaces Teflon Disk in High Temperature Kits
In 2011, Teflon Disks were replaced with Hycar Disks in all VAV valve assemblies. The Teflon Disks were kept in the High Temperature Repair Kits at that time. A change is underway to fully obsolete the Teflon Disks and replace with Hycar Disks once current inventory is exhausted. This change does not affect the form, […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 103 – V42 & VAV Series Shaft Guide Update
Shaft Guides for 2” and 3” metal valves (V425, VAV5, V426, VAV6, V427, and VAV7) are being updated to use a new investment cast design. The fit, and function of the parts will remain unaffected and the new Shaft Guides will be fully interchangeable with the old.The new style Shaft Guides will feature a 1.25” […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 104 – V421 & VAV1 Single Piece Shaft Update

V421 & VAV1 Single Piece Shaft Update The Shaft for V421 and VAV1 valves are being updated to a new single piece design. This new design incorporates the shaft and disk holder into a single piece eliminating one potential leak point within the valve. The new shafts also feature a flat under the diaphragm allowing a […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 102 – V42 Series Cast Iron Valve Casting Updates

V42 Series Cast Iron Valve Casting Updates The Cast Iron V42 series valve bodies are being updated to new tooling. While the key dimensional characteristics will stay unchanged, you will notice new AQ Matic branding. The fit, form, and function of the parts will remain unaffected and the new valves will be fully interchangeable with […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 101 – NXT Stager Control Update

NXT Stager Control Update The NXT Stager Control will be updated with a few new features and options as shown below. These changes will become available in June 2017. 1. Internal Transformer A transformer accepting either 115V, 208V, or 240V 50/60Hz input voltages will be mounted inside the enclosure. This transformer will be pre-wired to […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 100 – K52 Series Diaphragm & Seal Kit Update
K52 Series Diaphragm & Seal Kit Update The K52 Series Diaphragm & Seal Kits will be changed to remove the “Old” style rubber components. These “Old” components were used on valves made prior to 1998, most easily identified by blue bodies and caps. Since 1998, the K52 series valves have been black in color and […]
Valve Diaphragms, Seals & Discs – Types & Uses

Many people have been asking which type of diaphragm, seals and discs they should use with their AqMatic/AquaMatic valves, or need replacement parts for a valve they already have. With a little bit of data we can determine what is the right kit to get. I hope this helps. General Uses Buna-N = Standard operation […]