What’s that Valve?

Valve Number

Enter the valve number. eg. V42B-0000-00000

Use ? as a wildcard.

Model Number
Pipe Size
Connectors
Valve Material
Configuration
Diaphragm, Seals & Disc
Internal Parts
Bosses Drilled & Tapped
Solenoid / Float Options
Solenoid / Float Features
Notes:

Model Type

Model Type is the first three characters: XXX_-____-_____

Standard Valve Models are as follows;

Series	Valve Type
V42	Cast Iron or Cast Brass Diaphragm Valve
VAV	Air Application Metal Diaphragm Valve
V46	Stainless Steel Diaphragm Valve
K52	Plastic Diaphragm Valve
K55	Plastic Isolated Bonnet Diaphragm Valve
K53	PVC Diaphragm Valve

Valve Size

Valve size is identified with the 4th character: ___X-____-____

Valve size has a table with letters for metal valves and numbers for plastic valves.

Standard valve sizes are as follows:

V Series	K Series	Size
–	0	1/2″ (15mm)
B	–	3/4″ (20mm)
C	1	1″ (25mm)
D	–	1 1/4″ (32mm)
E	4	1 1/2″ (40mm)
F & G	5	2″ (50mm)
H	6	2 1/2″ (63mm)
J	7	3″ (75 or 80mm)
K	8	4″ (100mm)
L	9	6″ (150mm)

Note: Often V Series parts are written with the numbers from the valve and the size from the numeric scale. e.g. 424 world be a part for V42E valves.

Valve Connections

Valve connections are identified with the 5th character: ____-X___-____

Only V series valves come with built in connectors. K Series valves have connection kits.

Standard valve connections are as follows:

Code	Connections
X	None
0	Female N.P.T.
1	Female B.S.P.T.
2	Female J.I.S.
3	Flanged A.S.T.M.
4	Flanged I.S.O.

Note: N.P.T & A.S.T.M. are American Standard. Europe generally use B.S.P.T. & I.S.O. The Far East generally use J.I.S. & I.S.O.

Valve Material

Valve material is identified with the 6th character: ____-_X__-____

Standard valve materials are available for the following valves:

Code	Material	V42	VAV	V46	K52	K55	K53
0	Cast Iron – Red Primer	X	X
1	Cast Brass	X	X
A	Cast Iron – Air Tested	X	X
C	Cast Iron – painted Ash	X	X
D	Cast Iron – painted Blue	X	X
2	Stainless Steel			X
2	Noryl				X	X
2	PVC						X

Note: All V42, VAV & V46 valves are now air tested.

Valve Configuration

Valve configuration is identified with the 7th & 8th characters: ____-__XX-_____

Standard configurations are as follows:

Code	Configuration
00	Normally Open
01	Normally Open, Spring Assist Open
02	Normally Open, Spring Assist Close
03	Normally Open, Failsafe Spring Closes 30#
04	Normally Open, Failsafe Spring Closes 60#
05	Normally Open, Failsafe Spring Closes 100#
10	Normally Open, Limit Stop
11	Normally Open, Limit Stop, Spring Assist Open
12	Normally Open, Limit Stop, Spring Assist Close
14	Normally Open, Limit Stop, Failsafe Spring Closes 60#
15	Normally Open, Limit Stop, Failsafe Spring Closes 100#
20	Normally Open, Position Indicator
21	Normally Open, Position Indicator, Spring Assist Open
30	Normally Closed
31	Normally Closed, Spring Assist Open
32	Normally Closed, Spring Assist Close
40	Normally Closed, Limit Stop
42	Normally Closed, Limit Stop, Spring Assist Close
A1	Normally Open, Limit Stop, Position Indicator, Spring Assist Open
A2	Normally Open, Limit Stop, Position Indicator, Spring Assist Close
B2	Externally Normally Closed, Spring Assist Close
C2	Externally Normally Closed, Limit Stop, Spring Assist Close
D2	Externally Normally Closed, Limit Stop, Position Indicator, Spring Assist Close
SX	Special Valve

Valve Diaphragm, Discs & Seals

Valve diaphragm, discs & seals are identified with the 9th character: ____-____-X____

Standard configurations & uses are as follows:

Code	Diaphragm, Discs & Seals	Use	Max Temp.	Kit Code
0	BUNA N Diaphragm, Seals & Discs	General	150° (65°C)	RA
1	BUNA N Diaphragm and EP Seals & Discs	Water	200° (93°C)	RAE
2	FKM Diaphragm, Seals & Discs		250° (121°C)	RAV
3	BUNA N Diaphragm and FKM Seals & Discs		200° (93°C)	RAEFV
4	FKM Diaphragm and EP Seals & Discs
5	BUNA N Diaphragm and FKM Seals & Discs	Acid	200° (93°C)	RAEFB
6	BUNA N Diaphragm and Butyl Seals & Discs	Caustic
7	BUNA N Diaphragm, BUNA N Seals & Hycar Discs		150° (65°C)	RAJH
8	Special Order Diaphragm & Seals
9	BUNA N Diaphragm, Hycar Disc, Aflas & FKM Seals		150° (65°C)	RA
C	FKM Diaphragm, Hycar Disc, Aflas & FKM Seals		200° (93°C)	RAHT

Internal Parts

Internal parts are identified with the 10th character: ____-____-_X___

Standard parts are as follows:

Code	Parts
0	Brass & Stainless Steel
3	316 Stainless Steel
4	Noryl/PVC (140°F, (60°C) Valve Rating)

Bosses Drilled & Tapped

Bosses drilled & tapped are identified with the 11th character: ____-____-__X__

Standard configurations are as follows:

Code	Bosses
0	None
1	Boss #1
2	Boss #2
3	Boss #3
4	Boss #4
5	Boss #1, 2, 3 & 4
6	Boss #1, & 2
7	Boss #1, & 3
8	Boss #2, & 4
9	Boss #2, & 3
A	Boss #2, & 3″

Solenoid & Float Options

Solenoid & Float Options are identified with the 12th character: ____-____-___X_

Standard options are as follows:

Code	Option
Solenoid Options
0	None
1	Energize to Open (EO)
2	Energize to Close (EC)
3	Independent Pressure (IP)
4	Energize to Open (EO) with Dry Drain
5	Energize to Close (EC) with Dry Drain
6 – 9	Special Solenoid Configuration
Float Options
A	3000 Float, Closed if High, Closed by Pilot Pressure, Open by Vent
B	3010 Float, Closed if High, Closed and Open by Pilot Pressure
C	3011 Float, Closed if Low, Closed by Pilot Pressure, Open by Vent
D	3012 Float, Closed if Low, Closed and Open by Pilot Pressure
E	3010B Brine Float, Closed if High, Closed and Open by Pilot Pressure
X	Replacement Valve Only (Includes Shaft Spacer)

Solenoid & Float Features

Solenoid & Float Features are identified with the 13th character: ____-____-____X

Standard Features are as follows:

Code	Feature
Solenoid Features
1	115V/60 HZ, NEMA 1
2	220V/50 HZ, NEMA 1
3	24V/60 HZ, NEMA 1
4	Special Solenoid Configuration
5 – 9	Special Solenoid Configuration
D	115V/60HZ, NEMA 4
E	220V/50HZ, NEMA 4
F	24V/60HZ, NEMA 4
Float Features
0	36 Inch Brass Float Rod
N	54 Inch Brass Float Rod
X	Less Float & Rod